Robert was born on March 15th, 1841 in Shropshire and his baptism took place on April 1st, 1841 in Ellesmere.12
Birth Notes
Born after 6 Feb if 81 when died. 2 months in 1841
Name: Robert Hopley Gender: Male Baptism Date: 1 Apr 1841 Baptism Place: Ellesmere, Shropshire, England Father: Samuel Hopley Mother: Mary Hopley FHL Film Number: 1657562 Reference ID: 149
Deaths Mar 1923 (>99%) HOPLEY Robert 81 Wrexham 11b, 336
HOPLEY Robert of Fernleigh, King St, Cefn Mawr, Ruabon, Denbighshire died 6 February 1923. Probate London 13 Mach to Clara Jane Hopley and Mary Edith Hopley spinsters. Effects £2307 14s. 7d.
DOB and Death confirmed on headstone.
General Notes
Robert married Jane, and was a Joiner, Wheelwright and Builder. Jane died before 1911, when Robert was still alove.
Robert was a joiner and worked with George Williams in 1861 and Charles Williams in 1871, possibly his uncles.
1878-1879 Robert and Jane lived at Holy Cottage, Lower Trevor (when the first two children were buried).
Robert of Fernleigh, King-St, Cefn Mawr, Ruabon died 6 Feb 1923, leaving his estate (£2307) to his two spinster daughters Clara Jane and Mary Edith.
Robert and Jane were married in a civil ceremony in June 1873 in Wrexham.5
Marriage/Union Notes
Marriages Jun 1873 (>99%) DAVIES Jane Wrexham 11b 535 Scan available - click to view HOPLEY Robert Wrexham 11b 535 Scan available - click to view PUGH Jane Wrexham 11b 535 Scan available - click to view Williams David Wrexham 11b 535 Scan available - click to view
They had a son and three daughters, named Arthur, Mary, Clara and Mary. There are no more children.