Christen was baptised on 3 Dec, 1752 in the parish of Ramnes in Vestfold, Norway, the son of Jørgen Olsen (1722–1780)★ and Christine Halvorsdatter (1724–1764)★. He is Ian's 5x great grandfather.

He married Maren Arnesdatter (1747–1824)★ on 19 Nov, 1774 and had one daughter:–

• Mari★ baptised on 27 Apr, 1788 in the parish of Botne in Vestfold, Norway. Married Søren Hansen★ on 20 Oct, 1815 in Botne.

Christen died at the age of seventy-five in 1827 in the parish of Hillestad in Botne, Vestfold, Norway

Timeline

1752

Born in Botne, Vestfold, Norway.

3 Dec

Baptised in Ramnes, Vestfold, Norway.

1764

28 Jan

Mother, Christine Halvorsdatter (1724–1764)★, died in Botne.

1774

19 Nov

Married Maren Arnesdatter★.

1780

Father, Jørgen Olsen (1722–1780)★, died in Botne.

1788

27 Apr

Daughter, Mari Christiansdatter (1788–?)★, baptised in Botne.

1824

18 Aug

Wife, Maren, died.

1827

Died at the age of seventy-five in Hillestad, Botne, Vestfold, Norway.