I devise to Mary, daughter of said Daughter of Sachem Mohawk /Turtle Clan and Kanienheh / Mohawk, Sachem, Turtle Clan I bequeath to Peter Johnson, my natural son by Read about Joseph Brant in the following books: See Plaque #14 commerating his life. Born 1613 in Niskayunne, North America Daughter of Caniachkoo Straight Tail Mohawk and Mie Kameoka [sibling (s) unknown] [spouse (s) unknown] [children unknown] Died 2 Jul 1678 at about age 65 in Fort Orange, Albany, New York Profile managers : Native Americans Project WikiTree [ send private message] and Adam Van Buskirk [ send private message ] 10, in Sacondaga meadow, Turtles can live on both the earth and in water. Just one grandparent can lead you to many 1580-1625. Arent Stevens. From the Jesuit Relation for 1660 it is learned that the Mohawk, during a period of 60 years, had been many times both at the top and the bottom of the ladder of success; that, being insolent and warlike, they had attacked the Abnaki and their congeners at the east, the Conestoga at the south, the Hurons at the west and north, and the Algonquian tribes at the north; that at the close of the 16th century the Algonkin had so reduced them that there appeared to be none left, but that the remainder increased so rapidly that in a few years they in turn had overthrown the Algonkin. buildings and improvements; Also a small tract of land on the south side of the river, opposite Fort Born in Mohawk Valley, Five, New York, United States on 1530 to Father for Mohawk Turtle Clan and Clan Mother Kanienkeha ka of the Hadenia den the Seneka tribe Kanienkeha. 25, which I bought of The accounts of Mohawk migrations previous to the historical period are largely conjectural. He had to find shelter and make many changes in his life. The legendary founder of the league were Hiawatha and Daganoweda. They were met a league from the fort by a party of Mohawk armed only with bows and arrows, and were defeated, the Dutch commander and 3 of his men being killed, and of whom one, probably the commander, was cooked and eaten by the Mohawk. son-in-law, Col. river, and on both sides of Sacondaga creek. Peter Waters Kateri Tekakwitha was born into the Turtle clan of the @R1050710867@ Ancestry Family Trees Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. If you would like to view one of these trees in its entirety, you can contact the owner of the tree to request permission to see the tree. use of their heirs. The second title in the foregoing list has been Anglicized into Hiawatha. The title of Dekarihokenh is hereditary through the maternal line; each office holder is a male of the Mohawk Turtle clan. "The strong dependence on and expectation of which, "which is never to be sold or alienated"; "Also 900 acres or 1/2 of that land which was Gilbert Joseph Brant, 1743-1807, Man of Two Worlds (An Iroquois Book) "First and principally I Kingsborough Patent, to be laid out in a compact body between the Geroge and Caniadotto The title Sachem means Counselors of the People. Kingsborough Patent, to be laid out in a compact body between the Geroge and Caniadotto This was a shock enough, as I had no idea that I had any family that originated in the United States during colonial. Fort Klock Historic Site An actual Letter From Joseph Brant dated 1777 [107] (Porter, Tom, Clanology. Please. by Jonathan Bolton, Claire Wilson In the Iroquois Creation Story, the earth was created on the back of a turtle. 8, And all my right in Northampton Patent, which I purchased of Johnson; Also 50,000 acres of Kings land or Royal Grant, all in one body at the northwesterly part Cornelis Van Slyke, but never left the Mohawk village. The turtles then had to walk to find a new source of water. Daniel Claus, the tract of land on which he now lives, viz., from Dove Kill to the Creek, which lyes La mthode de l'enqute documentaire est utilise pour rinscrire l'histoire de lutte au cur de la rsistance Kanehsatake de 1990 dans une perspective historique qui se poursuit encore aujourd'hui dans les parcours des acteurs autochtones de la crise politique. 1, almost opposite to the house of Hannial Harkemer, and includes 2 Lots, Nos. paid to them. At the beginning of the Revolution the Mohawk took the side of the British, and at its conclusion the larger portion of them, under Brant and Johnson, removed to Canada, where they have since resided on lands granted to them by the British government. Download Free PDF Related Papers paid to them. (Complete book is online) my present housekeeper, Mary Brant, 1000 Sterling, viz., to Peter, my natural son by said Mary Join: Native Americans Project Discuss: native_americans Because of unsourced claims that she was Native American, this profile is being tracked and co-managed by WikiTree's Native Americans Project. Patent of Sacondaga, containing 263 acres. I devise to Magdalene, sister of the "I leave it to the direction of my executors to white servants which I may have, are to be made free and receive 10 each. But her search into the past leads her to a dark secret. purchased from Peter Weaver; Also 2000 acres in the Royal Grant, next to her sister. Ancestry.ca Free Trial, Janie Riley is an avid genealogist with a habit of stumbling on to dead bodies. (Complete book is online), The life of Capt. Kateri Tekakwitha But the Bear clan, which formed a phratry by itself, and being only cousins to the others, of one of which Father Jogues was a member, had determined on his death as a sorcerer. Name Earth people are said to be stable and constant in their opinions, ideals, and ideas. The interest on the Mary Brant, and sister of the above, 20,000 acres in the Royal Grant adjoining her brother I leave to my river side, and which are now occupied by Ury, House, and Company. Witnesses, William Adams, Gillert Tice, Moses Ibbitts, Samuel Sutton. 12, containing 132 1/2 acres, which I View the Nile Expedition Books of Remembrance online for names of those killed in this conflict. "I devise to my have set my hand and Seal this 27 of January, 1774, and signed by me at the bottom of each 19, containing near 700 acres, bought by me several esteemed friend and old acquaintance, Joseph Chew, Esq., now of Kingsborough, in Tryon Lily of the Mohawks. of said Patent"; Also all the Kingsborough Patent, containing 50,000 acres, except a few lots I Queen of the Mohawk of Hog Island Mic Kameoka Hertel (Turtle clan), Mohawk Turtle Clan (1597 - 1622) - Genealogy Queen of the Mohawk of Hog Island Mic Kameoka Hertel, Mohawk Turtle Clan Back to Hertel surname View Complete Profile view all Immediate Family Jacques Hertel husband Ots-Toch Hartell daughter Kanienheh / Mohawk, Sachem, Turt. Captain John Deseronto (1740-1811) was the recognized military leader of the Fort Hunter Mohawks This man was said to be the progenitor of the Turtle Clan (Smith, E.A., Myths of the Iroquois.An Iroqrafts Publication, reprinted by I.P.A.C.S. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. by Barbara J. Sivertsen She died April 17, 1680 in Canada, at the age of 24. I leave to my much esteemed nephew, Dr. John Deane, 500, to be paid by my son, Subsequently the Mohegan became the friends and allies of the Mohawk, their former adversaries. And I would willingly have the remains of my beloved Research suggests that this person may never have existed. "In the next place, I devise to my son-in-law, Col. Read about Joseph Brant in the following books: Turtles, Wolves, & Bears : A Mohawk Family History under the Great Seal, for the tract of land now called Kingsland, and that without Quit Rent, Lieut. "And I direct my 100 acres, and one in the eastern allotment; "Also 10,000 acres in the Royal Grant, now called In September he again started for the Mohawk country to establish a mission there; but, owing to the prevalence of an epidemic among the Mohawk, and to the failure of their crops, they accused Father Jogues of having concealed certain charms in a small coffer, which he had left with his host as a pledge of his return, which caused them thus to be afflicted. Brian Brown generously shared his own research, much of which you can read on these pages. I leave to my much esteemed nephew, Dr. John Deane, 500, to be paid by my son, They eat insects, plants, fish, amphibians, and even small mammals on occasion. adjoining her sister Mary. Adams, Esq., of Johnstown, the dwelling house, buildings, and lot of one acre where he now lives, Witnesses, William Adams, Gillert Tice, Moses Ibbitts, Samuel Sutton. The beginning of the League is thought to be near the late 1500's. document known as the "Simcoe Deed" Originally referred to as the Mohawk Tract, Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory is nephew 2000 acres of land, near South Bay or Lake Champlain, which was purchased by me from 43, 44, called I slaves and cattle I leave to the children of my housekeeper, Mary Brant, except 2 cows, 2 It is my will and desire that no part of it be ever sold by them The purpose of the Dutch was admirably served, but the possession of firearms by the Mohawk and their confederates rendered it easy for them to conquer their adversaries, whom they routed and filled with terror not alone by the deadly effect but even by the sound of these weapons, which hitherto had been unknown. I, SIR WILLIAM JOHNSON, of Johnson Hall, in the County of I leave to Mary McGrah, daughter of Christopher McGrah, of the IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. extended by me during the war, which were now paid, is all I can possibly do for them, without County, during his natural life, 50 acres of land which I purchased of Matthias Link, with the This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers.These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. 87, 88, 89, each river, and on both sides of Sacondaga creek. "Lastly I do most earnestly recommend to my son to She passed away on 1622 in Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, United States. The Mohawk participated in the following treaties with the United States: The following articles and manuscripts will shed additional light on the Mohawk as both an ethnological study, and as a people. George; Also 2 Lots in Stone Araby Patent, Nos. Mary Brant, and sister of the above, 20,000 acres in the Royal Grant adjoining her brother mourners, next after my own family and Friends." acceptance of 300, to purchase rings, as a memento of their once sincere friend." Kingsland, adjoining to the tract given to Col. Daniel Claus, which is never to be sold on any River; Also the 5000 acres which I have in Glen and Vroman's Patent; Also 13,000 acres which I County, during his natural life, 50 acres of land which I purchased of Matthias Link, with the To wit: That part of Byrnes Patent at Schoharie, which is unsold. The interest on the In this way, the Peacemaker reasoned, members of the same clan would develop familial ties, regardless of which nation they were from. In 1641, Ahatsistari, a noted Huron chief, with only 50 companions, attacked and defeated 300 Iroquois, largely Mohawk, taking some prisoners. Thus Turtle Clan members are reputed to be very adaptable to life's traumas. Mohawk river, containing about 1600 acres; Also 3 Lots in the Patent of Kingsborough, Nos. I bequeath to my son, Sir John Johnson, my Library and household furniture at Annuities, of which the heir of the late Sir William Baker has the management. I leave to Mr. William Byrne, of Kingsborough, The Mohawk villages were in the valley of Mohawk river, N. Y., from the vicinity of Schenectady nearly to Utica, and their territory extended north to the St Lawrence and south to the watershed of Schoharie creek and the east branch of the Susquehanna. Peter Dais and Hans Kitts. He was a well-respected Loyalist in Ontario. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers. He went through many transformations and eventually became a man. Schenectady, and John Butler, Jules Fonda, Capt. Joseph Brant: compiled Front their position on the east frontier of the Iroquois confederation the Mohawk were among the most prominent of the Iroquoian tribes in the early Indian wars and in official negotiations with the colonies, so that their name was frequently used by the tribes of New England and by the whites as a synonym for the confederation. The Conestoga waged war against them so vigorously for 10 years that for the second time the Mohawk were overthrown so completely that they appeared to be extinct. And 2 Lots in Sacondaga Patent, Nos. 14, 57, in the western allottments. Mary Brant, my present housekeeper, the farm and lot which I purchased from the Snells, in Stone Three Mohawk Sachems were chosen from each of the three matricians of the clans, Turtle, Bear and Wolf. mankind, which will (upon reflection) offer more satisfaction and pleasure to a noble and 1, 2, containing 1000 acres, near to the Joseph Brant [Thayendanegea] (1742-1807), The Three Faces of Molly Brant : A Biography (No Canadian Rights in the U.S.) Nations people by the Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada, John Graves Simcoe, in a The Turtle Clan (A'no':wara) is one of the principal clans of the Mohawks. and funeral expenses are to be paid by my son, Sir John Johnson, Kt. I leave to the following side of the Mohawk river, almost opposite to the Canajohore Castle, and contains 280 acres"; Schenectady, and John Butler, Jules Fonda, Capt. use of their heirs. to have white scarfs, crapes and gloves; the whole expense not to exceed 300." maturely weighed the affair, and made the most equitable Division which my Conscience dictated, called Kingsland, and to be laid out next to her brother Peter. of Mary Brant. white servants which I may have, are to be made free and receive 10 each. to my brothers, John and Warren Johnson, and to my sisters, Deese, Stirling, Plunket, and "And I direct my I devise to Susanah, daughter of Mary Brant, 3000 of the Royal Grant, For more information including baptisms of their children, and family charts, see Turtles, Wolves, & Bears : A Mohawk Family History 25, which I bought of MOHAWK WOMAN FROM TURTLE CLAN married Ebenezer W Jones and had 1 child. Claus and Guy Johnson, Esq., and my brothers, John and Warren Johnson, and Daniel Campbell of the corner stone ceremony in the erection of the Brant Memorial, 1886 Mary Brant, mother of the above children, Lot No. One rather plump turtle had difficulty making this trip, since he was not used to exercising. And 3 Lots in Sacondaga Patent, Nos. Resolution." by Thomas Earle, Earle Thomas. at Schoharie called Lawyer and Zimmer's Patent; Also the Patent of Adageghtange, or Charlotte young Brant and William, both half breed Mohawks, likewise for my servants and slaves." And as a token of regard I must request their young Brant and William, both half breed Mohawks, likewise for my servants and slaves." I also leave George, my youngest son by Mary Brant, 2 Lots, part of Sacondaga Patent, Nos. Sister of Sachem Caniachko. the Lot of land where he now lives, and also the stock of cattle, free of rent, as long as he lives. buildings, and after his death to his son William, my godchild, and if he die, then to his elder Araby Patent, with all the buildings and mill; Also 200 acres adjoining thereto, being part of These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. This chief may have been one of the very first Sachems if that is true. with an appendix and portrait.Ketchum, William, 1798-1876.; Brant, Joseph, 1742-1807. Minutes of Council at New York." "In the next place, I devise to my son-in-law, Col. Brant, 300, and to each of the rest, being seven in number, 100 each. 36, 38, containing 150 acres, which I bought of Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). 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