Merchant; born in Randers on the 30th of March, 1647; died in Trondheim on the 22nd of February, 1706–07. Educated at schools in Randers and Viborg. Served as district magistrate (fogde) in Stjørdalen. Married Maren Corneliusdatter Allerwelt in 1687. Four children, who initially bore the surname Dons. His widow subsequently remarried.