Traveled with spouse Mette Marie Andersen Pedersen, children Niels Peder Pedersen, Maren Pedersen, Mette Pedersenand Kirsten Pedersen (Sorensen) on the ship "Humboldt." Maren and Mette both die at sea Given name is sometimes listed as "Willars," "Villads," and "Willads." Kirsten Pedersen is a foster child.