Woodville in Tyler County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Rev. Acton Young
(January 16, 1823 - April 16, 1873)
Photographed By James Hulse, November 15, 2020
1. The Rev. Acton Young Marker
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
Erected 1972 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11466.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1972.
Location. 30° 46.737′ N, 94° 25.323′ W. Marker is in Woodville, Texas, in Tyler County. Marker can be reached from North Nellius Street, 0.1 miles south of Pine Street (U.S. 287). The marker is located in the older southeast section of the Woodville Magnolia Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Woodville TX 75979, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Woodville Magnolia Cemetery (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Henry Kirby and Education in Woodville (approx. 0.3 miles away); Texas Statesman Allan Shivers
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Also see . . . Rev. Acton Young (1823 - 1873). Findagrave.com (Submitted on December 1, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, November 15, 2020
2. The Rev. Acton Young Marker
A large tree limb had fallen over several graves in the immediate area of Young's grave.
Photographed By James Hulse, November 15, 2020
3. The Rev. Acton Young Gravestone
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 1, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
