Frank Van Steenvoort was born December 18, 1890 in Belgium.
On June 20, 1917 he married Ethel Greb at McHenry. Ethel was the daughter of Joseph and Mary Ellen Greb and was born March 20, 1896.
The couple had eight children: Frances, Ellen, Jack, George, Thomas, Eugene, Stanley and Daniel.
Ethel Greb came to McHenry with her family in 1902. She attended school in McHenry and Valley City. She taught school.
Mr. Van Steenvoort died July 28, 1952. He is buried at Crary, North Dakota.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 80B