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)