This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.adams/3954.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks for the info. I have been trying to find Henry's origins for many years, but without any success. I know about his life after 1878 and that the few Cohring's in the UK are his descendants. Good luck with your research.