Anders Nielsen

Anders was born on May 12th, 1835.  Anders' father was Niels Andersen and his mother was Mariane Pedersdatter.  His paternal grandparents were Anders Jensen and Else Nielsdatter; his maternal grandparents were Peder Nielsen and Johanne Jensdatter. He had three brothers and five sisters, named Niels, Johan, Jens, Else, Johane, Petrine, Kirsten and Else.  He was the oldest of the nine children.