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John Hiam of Norfolk, England

John Hiam of Norfolk, England

Posted: 21 Oct 2013 8:55AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Hiam/Houghton/Martin
Hi, I'm looking for the ancestors of John Hiam born about 1752 in Upwell, Norfolk, England. According to the LDS records, his father was also called John but mother is not known. John married Elizabeth? in 1777 and had four children: Lydia (1778-1779) Lydia (1780) Joseph (1780) Matthew (1781). Matthew being my paternal 3 x Great Grandfather. The descendants of Matthew were from Coveney, Cambridgeshire, England but I have all those on record.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Kind regards
Hunnyb2252

Re: John Hiam of Norfolk, England

Posted: 16 Sep 2014 2:11AM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi Hunnyb2252

I have Hiam's in my tree
My so many great grandfather was a Matthew Hiam born around 1730 Upwell he married an Ann surname unknown
Some have Matthew and Ann born 1708 and 1710 and Ann's surname as Benn
I think those dates to early
Matthew and Ann had My branch Jacob Heyam 27.2.1753 Upwell.
Jacob married a Jane Smart born 1756 Welney.
Jane was the daughter of Robert Smart and sarah Beart
Jacob and Jane had sarah Hiam 11.11.1780 Upwell and Sarah married Charles Image they had quite a few children about 16 most died young but my line Henry Image born 1803 Sutton bridge
Would like to know more about the Hiam's if you know about this branch
lisaday60

Re: John Hiam of Norfolk, England

Posted: 16 Sep 2014 9:27AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Hiam/Houghton/Martin
Hi Lisa, thanks for your message.

Sorry, but the only records I have of the Hiams are:
John b.1752 married Elizabeth? b.1756 married about 1777. Their children were:
Lydia 15 Feb 1778
Joseph 11 June 1780
Matthew 11 Feb 1781
Lynda 9 Dec 1781

I could not find John's parents, so it's impossible for me to go back further in the Hiam lineage, Hiam is an unusual name so there may be a connection with your family, if somewhat diluted. This branch is connected to my Houghton family, my paternal side, my maiden name's Martin..

These are the earliest records (taken from the LDS website) I could find for the period you suggested:
Search Results from Historical Records
1-10 of 10 results for Name: Hiam, Event: Birth, Place: England, Event Range: 1710-1740
Number of results to show: 205075Export Results 1-20
Preview Name Events Relationships Details Image

Anne Hiam
England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
christening: 12 February 1716 Whilton, Northampton, England
father: William Hiam
mother: Anne

Elizabeth Hiam
England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
birth: 21 May 1724
christening: 14 June 1724 SAINT MARY-ST MARYLEBONE ROAD,ST MARYLEBONE,LONDON,ENGLAND
father: Thomas Hiam
mother: Elizabeth

Sarah Hiam
England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
christening: 27 December 1724 CHALGROVE,OXFORD,ENGLAND
father: John Hiam
mother: Amy

Anne Hiam
England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
christening: 12 February 1716 Whilton, Northampton, England
residence: Whilton, Northampton, England
father: William Hiam
mother: Anne

Jn. Hiam
England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
christening: 2 November 1740 TINGRITH,BEDFORD,ENGLAND
father: Sam. Hiam
mother: Mary

William Hiam
England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
christening: 23 December 1711 Rolvenden, Kent, England
residence: Rolvenden, Kent, England
father: Mizael Hiam

Christian Hiam
England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
christening: 26 December 1717 Wanstrow, Somerset, England
residence: Wanstrow, Somerset, England
father: Charles Hiam

Matthew Hiam
England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
christening: 29 May 1722 CHALGROVE,OXFORD,ENGLAND
father: John Hiam
mother: Amy

John Hiam
England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
christening: 14 January 1733 CLOPHILL,BEDFORD,ENGLAND
father: Thomas Hiam
mother: Susan

James Higham Or Hiam
England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
christening: 1718 PRITTLEWELL,ESSEX,ENGLAND
father: Saml. Higham Or Hiam
mother: Sarah

As you can see, there are none from the Norfolk area at that time?

Kind regards
Hunnyb2252
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