Many thanks to Paul de Smet d'Olbecke , great grandnephew of Father De Smet, residing in Chile. Paul sent me lots of images and information. His short but interesting essay tells the story of Josse De Smet, the father of Peter John. The complete text can be found in the "Appendices" chapter (La saga de Josse II).
I would also like tho thank
Marc Alcide
René Goossens
Pierre Mannaert
Jan Neckers
Aimée Stroobants
Corneel Van Hamme
Tim Van Rie
Jacquee Alvord
Keith Jones
Maurice Mignet