While he was there, however, he met Hilda Airy, George Airy 's eldest daughter, and a friendship began which led to their marriage on 31 August 1864. They had five sons and one daughter.
Habang siya ay mayroong, gayunpaman, siya matugunan Hilda Airy, George Airy 's pinakamatanda na anak na babae, at isang pagkakaibigan nagsimula na humantong sa kanilang mga kasal sa 31 ng Agosto 1864.