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: 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, pg. 474: Vestal, Tracy Creek - 'Henry Osincup was probably the first settler on Choconut Creek; he came before 1812 and cleared up a large tract of land. He subsequently settled where Frank Osincup now lives.' Trying to discover if the Jacob in Luzerne Co., may be the father of Henry mentioned above, plus any other Osencup information Anyone??? Diane * * * * * * ~ ~ ~ ~ Please check our Home Page ~ ~ ~ ~ * * * * * * http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/a/n/d/Sharon-D-Andreasen/