Jens Nielsen

Jens was born on December 29th, 1845.  Jens' 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 Anders, Niels, Johan, Else, Johane, Petrine, Kirsten and Else.  He was the second youngest of the nine children.