Steyaert--Dexmuide, West Flander
Searching for family of Jerome Steyaert.He was born 22 Jan 1843, Dexmuide, West Flander, Belgium.His family migrated to US when he was young and settled in Iowa, USA.He married a Frances Brugman in IA.Jerome died April 6, 1915 in Cleburn, Texas.Jerome had many children, including Joseph Steyaert b 24 Feb 1888 in Iowa City, Iowa--later moved to Kansas City, MO and Illinois.I believe Jerome had twin brothers--one of them is said to have disappeared on the ship to the USA when a plague hit--the body was never found.Also looking for how to find the ship he came to the US on.