The baptismal record for Anders Jakobsson indicates that Anders was born on the Nævra farm in Sigdal parish. On the left side of the page, entry #44, it states: Anders Jakobsson was born May 17, 1863 and was baptised May 31, 1863 in Vatnås church, Sigdal parish. His parents were "tenant farmer, crofter" Jakob Johansson and "wife" Kari Andersdotter Nævraeie.