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The Rev. Acton Young

Woodville, Tyler County

Marker Text

(January 16, 1823-April 16, 1873) Born in Tennessee. Settling in East Texas, he married Margaret McMahan, daughter of founder of chapel called earliest permanent Texas Protestant Church. Licensed as a Methodist minister, Young served (1849-73) many communities, including Woodville. Here he had family home and at one time a store operated by son-in-law Bronson Cooper, who later served in the United States Congress. His children were Phebe, Samuel Doak, Charles Acton, and Ettina. Recorded - 1972

Marker Details

Address
Location Description N Nellius St. Woodville in S. Side of Magnolia cemetery
Marker # 11466
Dedicated 1972
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code
Latitude, Longitude 30.779643, -94.422422

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