Career
He succeeded to the baronetcy upon the death of his father. He held the office of High Sheriff of Shropshire from 1727 to 1728. Sir Richard Acton, 5th Baronet (1 January 1712 – 20 November 1791)
Elizabeth Acton (b bef 1730)
Jane Acton (b bef 1732)
Mary Acton (b bef 1732).
