John Houchen was born in 1760 in Great Ellingham and was the son of Edmund Houchen (1733) and Sarah Beales. He was christened in Great Ellingham on 28th June 1760.

Sources
• 1. International Genealogical Index. John Houchin. Christened 28 Jun 1760, Great Ellingham. Father: Edmund. Mother: Sarah Beales.