Just in case there are any other folks in the world searching the OSENCUP/OSINCUP (and other variations) surname, here is a little info on my line (at least I hope it is!): Jacob OSENCOPE d aft 1820 prob. Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co.., PA; Ch. Betsey m Stephen Gilbert BARNES b 1782, Henry, Sarah m BARNES and Nancy b c 1800 m John LaFRANCE (my line). 'History of Broome Co., NY' by H. P. Smith, 1885: Vestal, Tracy Creek - 'Gilbert Osincup is a native of Vestal, where he was born in 1828, near the farm on which he now lives. He is a son of Henry (above mentioned) who came here from Kingston Valley in 1812. Henry's father was Jacob Osincup, a Hessian soldier, who was taken prisoner at Valley Forge (Trenton) by Washington's troops.' 'History of Broome Co., NY' by H. P. Smith, 1885: Vestal, Tracy Creek - 'Gilbert Osincup is a native of Vestal, where he was born in 1828, near the farm on which he now lives. He is a son of Henry (above mentioned) who came here from Kingston Valley in 1812. Henry's father was Jacob Osincup, a Hessian soldier, who was taken prisoner at Valley Forge by Washington's troops.' Trying to discover if the Jacob in Luzerne Co., may be the father of Henry mentioned above. Anyone??? * * * * * * ~ ~ ~ ~ Please check our Home Page ~ ~ ~ ~ * * * * * * http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/a/n/d/Sharon-D-Andreasen/