The Rev. Acton Young
(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
30.7792° N, 94.4220° W
Where to Find It
N Nellius St. Woodville in S. Side of Magnolia cemetery
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi N Woodville Magnolia Cemetery Woodville
- 0.3 mi E John Henry Kirby and Education in Woodville Woodville
- 0.4 mi E Texas Statesman Allan Shivers Woodville
- 0.5 mi SE Tyler County Courthouse Woodville
- 0.5 mi SE Lt. Col. Philip A. Work Woodville
- 0.5 mi SE Woodville Academy and Woodville College Woodville