Hello Marabelle, According to the passenger list and the Allegiance Oath, Isaac Sharp signed his name as SCHÄUP. It is believed that this family may has originated in Scotland, going into Germany to avoid persecution for religious reasons in the mid 1600's. I am very curious about your lineage as very confused over John Joseph Sharp How do you arrive at the middle name Joseph? What proof do you have that he is the son of Isaac Sharp? I have been trying for years to verify this fact without success. Who was your John Joseph Sharp married to? Do you have a American Revolution war record for John Joseph Sharp? Would love to see a copy. And last, please tell us of your descending line from John Sharp. I have info for Isaac Sharp in my Sharp data base for those interested. Christina -------Original Message------- From: SHARP-L@rootsweb.com Date: Friday, January 25, 2002 03:04:34 AM To: SHARP-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SHARP-L] Isaac Sharp What do you have on Isaac Sharp? His son John Joseph Sharp Sr.--- Patriot is my 6th great grandfather. I am in the D.A.R. on his service in the Rev. war. I understand the name was Scherp in Germany. Thank you, marabellereason@aol.com