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_nelson, in Fox River Settlement, LaSalle Co. Illinios. Born in 1812 in Norway, Country. Martha died on 17 Sep 1895, she was 83.

They had the following children:

1. LARS. (1850-1933)
2. isabel. 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.
3. OMUND. (1856-1926)