It has been suggested that this article be merged with Laurence Acton (senior), Laurence Acton (junior) and William Acton (junior) to Acton family. (Discuss) Proposed since May 2024. |
William Acton was an English politician who was bailiff of Newcastle-upon-Tyne "almost continuously" from 1336 until 1351. He represented the town's constituency as MP twice during this period. Two of his sons – Laurence and William – and a grandson Laurence Acton were also MPs.[1]