Settling In. For Jannes Vande Luyster the expending of both his life and his assets to the settlement of Zeeland in 1847 was simply the overflow of his generous heart and willing hands. Selling all his physical assets in the Netherlands, Vande Luyster provided passage for those lacking the means. Upon arrival, he was also well equipped to select and purchase land and extend credit to those in need.

The familiarity of the Vande Luyster name and the recollection of his vision and efforts, however, has often overshadowed the Ottawa Indians--a present and prominent source of aid to the Zeeland immigrants.