Peerage Record – 178

     Mary Acton was born in 1854.¹ She was the daughter of Vice-Admiral William Acton and Mary Ramirez.¹ She died in 1919.¹

     Francis Acton was born on 29 January 1830.¹ He was the son of Charles Acton and Zoe d‘Albon.¹ He married Clothilde Burlamacchi, daughter of Silvestro Burlamacchi, in 1863.¹ He died in 1908.¹

     Clothilde Burlamacchi was the daughter of Silvestro Burlamacchi.¹ She married Francis Acton, son of Charles Acton and Zoe d‘Albon, in 1863.¹ She died in 1915.¹
     From 1863, her married name became Acton.¹

     Silvestro Burlamacchi lived at Lucca, Italy^G.¹

     Carolina Maria Acton was born in 1864.¹ She was the daughter of Francis Acton and Clothilde Burlamacchi.¹ She died in 1942.¹
     She was a nun.¹

     Maria Angelina Acton was born in 1866.¹ She was the daughter of Francis Acton and Clothilde Burlamacchi.¹ She died on 11 February 1950, unmarried.¹

     Ferdinand Acton was born on 16 June 1832.¹ He was the son of Charles Acton and Zoe d‘Albon.¹ He married Ninfa Ramirez, daughter of Marchese Vincenzo Ramirez, on 16 December 1856.¹ He died on 18 February 1891 at age 58, unmarried.¹
     He held the office of Minister of Marine and War.¹ He gained the rank of Vice-Admiral in the Italian Navy.¹ He held the office of Aide-de-Camp to the King of Italy.¹

     Ninfa Ramirez was the daughter of Marchese Vincenzo Ramirez.¹ She married Ferdinand Acton, son of Charles Acton and Zoe d‘Albon, on 16 December 1856.¹ She died on 7 August 1885.¹
     From 16 December 1856, her married name became Acton.¹

     Admiral Alfredo Acton was born on 12 September 1867.¹ He was the son of Ferdinand Acton and Ninfa Ramirez.¹ He married Livia Teresa dei Giudice Caracciolo, Principessa di Leporano, daughter of Giuseppe Giudice Caracciolo di Cellamare, 11° Duca di Sant’Elia and Principessa Livia Caracciolo, on 23 October 1907.¹ He died on 26 March 1934 at age 66.¹
     He was appointed Knight Commander, Order of the Bath (K.C.B.)¹ He gained the rank of Admiral in the Italian Navy.¹ He was appointed Bailiff Grand Cross, Sovereign Military Order of Malta.¹ He was Chief of Staff, Italian Navy.¹ He held the office of Senator. He was created Barone [Italy] in 1925.¹

     Livia Teresa dei Giudice Caracciolo, Principessa di Leporano was born on 16 October 1878. She was the daughter of Giuseppe Giudice Caracciolo di Cellamare, 11° Duca di Sant’Elia and Principessa Livia Caracciolo.¹ She married Admiral Alfredo Acton, son of Ferdinand Acton and Ninfa Ramirez, on 23 October 1907.¹ She died on 24 March 1963 at age 84.¹
     She was appointed Dame, Sovereign Military Order of Malta.¹ From 23 October 1907, her married name became Acton.¹ She was awarded the Cross, Order Pro Merito Melitensi. She was appointed Dame Grand Cross, Constantinian Order of St. George in 1959.¹