William was born in July 1826 in Broxton and his baptism took place on July 17th, 1826 at St. Chad (Farndon).12
Birth Notes
Aged 24 in 1851, Born at Chester Barton.
"Chester Barton" is Barton, Cheshire. Barton is 2 mile West of Broston and Barnhill is one mile East of Broxton where the family farmed in 1851.
Name: William Hopley Gender: Male Baptism Date: 17 Jul 1826 Baptism Place: Farndon, Cheshire, England Father: William Hopley Mother: Anne FHL Film Number: 1655669