Jon Nielsen Rue

 

Jon Nielsen Rue came from Tinn, Telemark at the age of 25, along with his wife Ingeborg Knutsdtr (age 26) and their daughter Anne Jonsdtr (age 1).  Jon was the leader of the famous Rue party of 1837.  More details about the Rue party can be found in the article "To Find A Better Destiny" on this website.

 

Source: Utvandrarregister for Tinn 1837-1907