Henry Houchen was born in Hingham around 1851 and was the son of Edmund Houchen (1804) and Mary Parfoot. He died on 7th June 1856 and was buried in St Andrew's churchyard, Hingham.

Sources
• 1. Hingham. St Andrew's churchyard gravestone inscription. In memory of Frederick, son of Edmund & Mary Houchin, died May 27th 1856 aged 9 years; also Henry Houchin, died June 7th 1856, aged 5 years; also James Houchin, died June 30th 1856 aged 11 years.