Sarah Ann Houchen was born around 1828 in Hingham and was the daughter of William King Houchen (1794) and Susanna George. She was the granddaughter of Edmund Houchen (1762). In 1841 she was living with her widowed mother in Stone Lane, Hingham. In 1851 she was living with her brother Charles and his family at Whittle End, Witchford, Cambs.

Sources
• 1. 1851 Census. Whittle End, Witchford, Cambs. Sarah Ann Houchen. Sister. Age 23. Born Hingham. • 2. 1841 Census. Stone Lane, Hingham. Sarah Houchen. Age 11. Born Norfolk.