On 15 Jun 1851 when William was 21, he married
Hannah A. Copeland, daughter of
Seth Copeland (26 Sep 1798-2 Sep 1859) &
Hannah Alden (23 Feb 1803-), in North Bridgewater, MA.
Born on 9 Dec 1832 in West Bridgewater, MA. Hannah A. died on 28 Aug 1895; she was 62. Buried in Union Cemetery, Brockton.