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That was why I queried the 1881 you found Potty, though it's obviously the right Mary and Francis junior. Maybe she wandered off with another Hopper for a bit! Having said that I can't see Francis anywhere but on the 1891 census.
Jan

Thanks for all your efforts. I have found a Robert Till in the general area,a gardener,he is married twice?
Robert Till
Spouse: Eliza Till
Birth: abt 1809 - Pagham, Sussex, England
Residence: 1851 - Pagham, Sussex, England
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Robert Till
Spouse: Eliza Till
Birth: abt 1811 - Pagham, Sussex, England
Residence: 1861 - Bedhampton, Hampshire, England
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Robert Till
Spouse: Eliza Till
Birth: abt 1807 - Aldwick, Sussex, England
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Robert Till
Spouse: Sarah A. Till
Birth: abt 1809 - Aldwick, Sussex, England
Residence: 1881 - Bedhampton, Hampshire, England

Residence: 1871 - Bedhampton, Bedhampton, Hampshire, England

I wonder??

Marriages Jun 1873 (>99%)
Hopper Sarah Ann Havant 2b 657
Kenward Eliza Havant 2b 657
Till Robert Havant 2b 657
Till Rosa Havant 2b 657
Tribe William Havant 2b 657

Just speculation:

1861 England Census

Name: Francis C Hopper
Age: 10
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1851
Relation: Son
Father's Name: George Hopper
Mother's Name: Sarah A Hopper
Gender: Male
Where born: Portsea, Hampshire, England

Civil parish: Portsea
Ecclesiastical parish: All Saints
County/Island: Hampshire

Registration district: Portsea Island
Sub-registration district: Landport

George Hopper 43
Sarah A Hopper 45
Francis C Hopper 10
Sarah A Hopper 4

Name: Robert Till
Marriage: Apr 1873 - Havant, Hampshire
WOW IS THIS FRANCIS'S MOTHER?
Sarah Ann Hopper Apr-May-Jun 1873 Havant

1881 England Census
about Sarah A. Till Name: Sarah A. Till
Age: 63
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1818
Relation: Wife
Spouse's Name: Robert Till
Gender: Female
Where born: Gosport, Hampshire, England

Checked the image for the 1873 Till marriage - Rosa shouldn't be there.

Looks like you have found him!

BINGO!!!!!!!!!!
How did I miss this? Must be the age difference.
.1861 England Census
about Francis C Hopper Name: Francis C Hopper
Age: 10
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1851
Relation: Son
Father's Name: George Hopper
Mother's Name: Sarah A Hopper
Gender: Male
Where born: Portsea, Hampshire, England

Civil parish: Portsea
Ecclesiastical parish: All Saints
County/Island: Hampshire
Country: England

Street Address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage: View image

Registration district: Portsea Island
Sub-registration district: Landport
ED, institution, or vessel: 6
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 26
Piece: 640
Folio: 118
Page Number: 6
Household Members: Name Age
George Hopper 43
Sarah A Hopper 45
Francis C Hopper 10
Sarah A Hopper 4

A possible marriage for George Hopper and Sarah Ann - but after Francis's birth:

Marriages Mar 1855 (>99%)
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Hookey Sarah Ann Portsea 2b 491
HOPPER George Portsea 2b 491
Martin Louisa Portsea 2b 491
MOREY Samuel Portsea 2b 491

Births Dec 1851 (>99%)
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Hookey Francis Charles Portsea I 7 170

Sarah Hookey in 1851:

1851 England Census
about Sarah Hookey
Name: Sarah Hookey
Age: 33
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1818
Relation: Servant
Gender: F (Female)
Where born: Gosport, Hampshire, England

Civil parish: Portsmouth
Town: Portsmouth
County/Island: Hampshire
Country: England

Registration district: Portsea Island
Sub-registration district: Portsea Town
ED, institution, or vessel: 3
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 95
Piece: 1658
Folio: 573
Page Number: 27
Household Members: Name Age
Vincent Pappalardo 40 Consul, b Malta
Sarah Hookey 33

and this birth:

Births Dec 1851 (>99%)
Hookey Francis Charles Portsea I 7 170

Beat me to it Choccy!

Off now to prepare for Strictly!

I had to nip out and you appear to have solved it!!!!!!!
My friend will be over the moon!
Hope she might buy certificates to prove.
I would like to thank you all especially;

brummiejan and Potty
Edit
Sorry Choccy I missed you in the excitement
WHAT A TEAM!!!!

Well, it was Potty & Choccy really, but thanks! Just goes to show, several heads are better than one.
Did we ever decide who James was?
Jan

Jan, I think James will have to remain a mystery! Possibly an enumerator error.

Thanks for the thanks, Thelma - it's great when a brick wall comes down even if it is somebody elses!