Born on 1 Dec 1815 in Neraboe, Rennesoy, Rogaland, Norway. Hans died on 18 May 1893, he was 77. Buried in Fox River cemetery, Ottawa Illinios. Occupation: Farmer. Religion: Lutheran.

In 1849 when Hans was 33, he married Martha Deodors Praestegarden (1812-1895), in Fox River Settlement, LaSalle Co. Illinios. Martha was born in Norway. Martha died on 17 Sep 1895, she was 83.

They had the following children:

1. Nels Nelson (1836-?)
2. Andrew Nelson (1837-?)
3. Jacob Nelson (1840-?)
4. Anna Nelson (1844-1889)
5. Ole Nelson (1847-?)
6. Lars Hans Omundsen. (1850-1933)
7. Isabel Omundson. (1854-1930) Born on 22 Jul 1854 in Sheriden Ill. Isabel died in Jewell Iowa on 2 Jul 1930, she was 75. Buried in Jewell Iowa. Occupation: FARMERS WIFE. Isabel married RICHARD (REIAR) NELSON. Born on 25 Apr 1845. Richard (REIAR) died in Jewell Iowa on 11 Feb 1937, he was 91.
8. Omund Omundson. (1858-1926)