The Osbornes were of Presbyterian faith. The land they occupied now is in four counties - Wyth, Pulaski, Carroll and Smyth counties. Fincastle has comprised the whole of southwest Virginia west of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

The town name of Osborne in Pulaski County has since been changed to Alisonia. Osborne, Smyth County, was changed to Sugar Grove. Another settlement to perpetuate the family name is Osborne Gap, Dicke_____(?) County, which lies near Clintwood.

The first assault by Indians on the Osbornes came in the year 1750 when Enoch, Solomon and Ephriam departed on a hunting expedition to the eastern part of North Carolina. Caught in a heavy rain, they were forced to doff their clothing. The hunters started a bonfire and hung their clothes around too dry. Unaware of the attack, the Osborne boys had no time to prepare. Solomon fell dead. His brothers fled on a horse whose bridle was of hickory bark. Though saddened by the loss of Solomon and wearied by their harrowing experience, Enoch and Ephriam reached home safely. To this day, no one has been able to find the place where Solomon was slain, although the brothers had endeavored to do so.