Hans was baptised in 1695 in the parish of Torvastad in Rogaland, Norway. His parents are not known. He is Ian's 6x great grandfather.

He met Anna Andersdatter (1711–?)★ before 1730 . They had three children:–

• Jens born in 1730.
• Kars★ baptised in 1743 in Torvastad.
• Anna baptised on 22 Jan, 1754 in Torvastad. Died on 21 Aug, 1793 in Torvastad at the age of thirty-nine.

Hans died at the age of fifty-six in 1751 at Storesund in Torvastad, Rogaland, Norway

Timeline

1695

Born at Storesund, Torvastad, Rogaland, Norway.
Baptised in Torvastad, Rogaland, Norway.

1730

Son, Jens Hansen (1730–?), born.

1743

Daughter, Kars Hansdatter (1743–?)★, baptised in Torvastad.

1751

Died at the age of fifty-six at Storesund, Torvastad.