Karen Andersdatter

Karen was born on September 21st, 1802.  Karen's father was Anders Jensen and her mother was Else Nielsdatter.  Her paternal grandparents were Jens Nielsen Hauge and Karen Andersdatter; her maternal grandparents were Niels Petersen and Inge Eschildsdatter. She had two brothers and four sisters, named Niels, Jens, Else Marie, Ane Kirstine, Maren and Inger.  She was the second oldest of the seven children.