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: