[1] She was born in Klæbu, Sør-Trøndelag, to the farmer Anders Halvorsen Løvaas (c. 1730) and his wife Maren Larsdatter Forsæt (c. 1744).

She was influenced by his engaging speeches, and traveled with him across the country and helped him with book binding in Bergen the following year.

[1] Before being married again, Solem skied across the Dovre Mountains to preach in the eastern regions, and was, according to Inger Furseth, a "courageous and fearless woman".

Beyond having frequent written correspondence with him, she also served as a "commissionary" for all the Haugeans in Norway wanting to read his works.

[4] In 1840, Solem returned with her husband to Trøndelag, where their wealthy home continued to be a centre for the Haugean movement in the area.