William married Catherine Robinson in 1886 in Blackburn Register Office. Catherine (daughter of Edward Robinson and Margaret Davies) was born in 1867 in Lydiate; died in 1907 in Blackburn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Richard Hopley was born on 19 Jan 1888 in Chorley.
2. Hannah Hopley was born on 11 Oct 1889 in Chorley.
3. Mary Hopley was born on 31 May 1893 in Blackburn.
4. Edward Hopley was born on 21 Jun 1896 in Blackburn.
5. Emma Hopley was born on 14 Mar 1899 in Blackburn.
6. William Hopley was born about Feb 1904 in Blackburn.
7. Robert Hopley was born about May 1907 in Blackburn; died in 1907 in Blackburn.