As of between 1694 and 1733, he was also known as Jon Johannesson HESJEDAL. He appeared on the census of 1701 Hesjedal, Stamnes, Vaksdal. (see also http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/wc/webcens.ex...1sba&postnr=7086). He witnessed the probate of the estate of Mildrid JOHANNESDOTTER in 1712 Hesjedal, Stamnes, Vaksdal.