I have done some research on the Cothern's in Ramsey, IL. Some names from the early 1800's include Hudson, Calvin, John. John fought in the Civil War. If you'd like to correspond, I'd be very interested to talk with you. We are in the process of moving it may be October before I check the board. our email address will change in a couple of weeks and I will post our new one, once I know it.