This web site below includes an index of surnames of people who immigrated from this region of Germany to Missouri, Illinois and other Midwestern states. Emsland refers to an area which is near The Netherlands on Germany's northeastern border. The web site shows a connection of these people to various areas in IL and MO, including St. Louis. I am interested in the DRENTE(N), FOECKE, FOCKES and TOEBBE surnames. Any connections out there? Gloria - Florissant, Missouri. <A HREF="http://www.emslanders.com/index.html">Emslanders</A> www.emslander.com