The baptismal record for Helene Jakobsdotter indicates that Helene was born on the Nævra farm in Sigdal parish. On the left side of the page, entry #70, it states: Helene Jakobsdotter was born August 2, 1866 and was baptised September 30, 1866 in Vatnås church, Sigdal parish. Her parents were "tenant farmer, crofter" Jakob Johansson and "wife" Kari Andersdotter Nævraeie.