He was the leader of the first group of Protestant missionaries to introduce Christianity to the Hawaiian islands. wiki: 

• Son: ¤BINGHAM, Hiram II (Rev.) [1831-1908] Missionary in the Gilbert Is.
• Grandson: ¤BINGHAM, Hiram III [1875-1956] explorer and politician
• Great-grandson: ¤BINGHAM, Hiram IV "Harry" [1903-1988] diplomat, war hero, Medal of Valor

He and his wife eventually traveled and spread Christianity in several Pacific Ocean island communities. He was the first to translate the Bible into Gilbertese, and wrote several hymn books, dictionaries and commentaries in the language of the Gilbert Islands. wiki: 

• Father: ¤BINGHAM, Hiram (Rev.) [1789-1869] pioneer missionary in Hawaii
• Son: ¤BINGHAM, Hiram III [1875-1956] explorer and politician
• Grandson: ¤BINGHAM, Hiram IV "Harry" [1903-1988] diplomat, war hero, Medal of Valor

He made public the existence of the Quechua citadel of Machu Picchu in 1911 with the guidance of local indigenous farmers. Later, Bingham served as a member of the United States Senate.

In 1922, Bingham was elected Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut, an office he held until 1924. In November 1924, he was elected Governor. On December 16, 1924, Bingham was also elected to the United States Senate to fill a vacancy created by a suicide. Now both Governor-elect and Senator-elect, Bingham served as Governor for one day, the shortest term of any Connecticut Governor. wiki: 

• Grandfather: ¤BINGHAM, Hiram (Rev.) [1789-1869] pioneer missionary in Hawaii
• Father: ¤BINGHAM, Hiram II (Rev.) [1831-1908] Missionary in the Gilbert Is.
• Son: ¤BINGHAM, Hiram IV "Harry" [1903-1988] diplomat, war hero, Medal of Valor

wiki: 

• Great-grandfather: ¤BINGHAM, Hiram (Rev.) [1789-1869] pioneer missionary in Hawaii
• Grandfather: ¤BINGHAM, Hiram II (Rev.) [1831-1908] Missionary in the Gilbert Is.
• Father: ¤BINGHAM, Hiram III [1875-1956] explorer and politician