Sir Edward Acton, 3rd Baronet (c. 1650 – 28 September 1716) was the son of Sir Walter Acton, 2nd Baronet, he succeeded to the baronetage upon the death of his father.[1] He was Tory Member of Parliament for Bridgnorth from 1689 until 1705, and was a barrister, being a member of the Inner Temple.
He held the office of High Sheriff of Shropshire from 1684 to 1685. He held the office of Recorder of Bridgnorth in 1701.[2]
He married Mary Walter, and they had the following children:
| Parliament of England | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William Whitmore Roger Pope |
Member of Parliament for Bridgnorth with Humphrey Briggs 1698–1705 |
Succeeded by William Whitmore Humphrey Briggs |
| Baronetage of England | ||
| Preceded by Sir Walter Acton |
Baronet (of Aldenham) 1665–1716 |
Succeeded by Sir Whitmore Acton |