His daughter and her family probably looked after him during his final days.

I think the Hopwood surnames are just a coincidence. Hopwood and Crew was a well-known publishing company based in London. This may be 'your' Elizabeth Hopwood's baptism at Manchester Cathedral:

Baptisms: 2 Jul 1815 Collegiate and Parish Church, Manchester.
Elizabeth Hopwood - Daughter of Joseph Hopwood & Hannah
    Abode: Manchester
    Occupation: Fustian Cutter
    Baptised by: J Brookes
    Register: Baptisms 1814 - 1815, Page 46, Entry 1541