Jens Andersen

Jens was born on October 1st, 1805.  Jens' father was Anders Jensen and his mother was Else Nielsdatter.  His paternal grandparents were Jens Nielsen Hauge and Karen Andersdatter; his maternal grandparents were Niels Petersen and Inge Eschildsdatter. He had a brother and five sisters, named Niels, Karen, Else Marie, Ane Kirstine, Maren and Inger.  He was the third oldest of the seven children.