The Hopley Family of Connecticut and Massachusetts

The US side of the family has been researching our history for over 20 years. It all begin with Samuel Hopley's journey from England to America in 1850.

Any information that would help complete our family history would be very much appreciated.

Family Photos

• Samuel Hopley (34 KB)
  Samuel Hopley (b. April 17, 1821, London, England) was born to Hugh and Sarah (Oliver) Hopley (m. July 29, 1798 Finsbury, St. Luke Old Street, London, England). He sailed from England to New York in 1850 and started the US branch of our family.
• Mary Swindells (22 KB)
  Mary Swindells married Samuel Hopley on June 09, 1853 in Saxton River, Vermont.
• James Deverdine Hopley (24 KB)
  James Deverdine Hopley is the son of Samuel Hopley and Mary Swindells and was born November 21, 1854. He married Ella May Smith on December 16, 1880.
• Lewis Swindells Hopley Sr. (40 KB)
  Lewis Swindells Hopley was the son of James Deverdine Hopley and Ella May Smith was born January 12, 1886 in Stamford, Connecticut.
• Lewis Swindells Hopley Jr. (24 KB)
  Lewis Swindells Hopley Jr. was the son of Lewis Swindells Hopley and Florence Johnston and was born May 12, 1923 in Leesville, Connecticut.
• Lillian and Viola Hopley as Girls (23 KB)
  Lillian Virginia Hopley was the daughter of Lewis Swindells Hopley and Florence Johnston and was born December 25, 1917 in East Haddam, Connecticut.