Franciscus Norbertus was born on April 5th, 1736 in Brecht and his baptism took place there on April 5th, 1736. Franciscus Norbertus' father was Joannes Stes and his mother was Elisabeth Van Overhof. His paternal grandparents were Robertus Stes and Anna Maria Aers. He was an only child. He died at the age of 60 on September 30th, 1796 in Brecht.