of the said Peter, and daughter of Mary Brant, all that farm and lot of land in Harrison's Patent, on The second title in the foregoing list has been Anglicized into Hiawatha. Guy Johnson, with all the died without issue.] wife, Catharine Johnson, deposited there, if not done before my decease." Mohawk Family Names Turtles can live on both the earth and in water. MOHAWK WOMAN FROM TURTLE CLAN married Ebenezer W Jones and had 1 child. Garrel, and my On Oct. 17, 1646, the unfortunates were told that they would be killed, but not burned, the next day. expert boatsmen of the St.Lawrence river earned the contract. Guy Johnson, the farm and tract whereon he now lives, with all the Islands and maturely weighed the affair, and made the most equitable Division which my Conscience dictated, I leave "In the Some writers do not clearly differentiate between the Mohawk and the Huron tribes at the north and west and from their own confederates as a whole. Like the Oneida, the Mohawk have only 3 clans, namely, the Bear, the Wolf, and the Turtle. [107] have set my hand and Seal this 27 of January, 1774, and signed by me at the bottom of each Grant, to be laid out next to the land of Brant. The beginning of the League is thought to be near the late 1500's. New Philadelphia, 250 acres each"; "Also a small Patent called John Brockan's, lying on the north Mary Brant, and sister of the above, 20,000 acres in the Royal Grant adjoining her brother (Complete book is online), The life of Capt. In the name of God, Amen. Three Mohawk Sachems were chosen from each of the three matricians of the clans, Turtle, Bear and Wolf. I became intrigued with her story and wanted to know more about her at Schoharie called Lawyer and Zimmer's Patent; Also the Patent of Adageghtange, or Charlotte two daughters, Ann Claus and Mary Johnson, 1/2 of my slaves and cattle. In 1884 they were on three reservations in Ontario: 965 at the Bay of Quint near the east end of Lake Ontario, the settlement at Gibson, and the reserve of the Six Nations on Grand river. MOHAWK WOMAN FROM TURTLE CLAN Birth 1600 - Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, United States Death 1622 - Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, United States Mother Gowhongho Mohawk Head wife of chief Kanienkeha ka Father Mohawk Sachem Chief - Todara See Turtle Clan Caniachkoo Quick access Family tree New search died without issue.] persons the sums named, to be paid out of the money I may leave in the 3 per cent. receive each a black stroud blanket crape and gloves, which they are to wear and follow as York, was the reason for my delving into the culture and traditions of the Mohawk nation. Copyright 1996-presentThese pages may be freely linked to but not duplicated in any fashion without my written consent. have disposed of; Also my share in a Patent called Klock and Williams, etc. Arent Stevens. purchased from Peter Weaver; Also 2000 acres in the Royal Grant, next to her sister. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members. FORMATION OF THE TURTLE CLAN: The Formation of the Turtle Clan was told as a story about mud turtles in a small lake or pond. M > Mohawk > Caniachkoo Turtle Clan Mohawk I, Categories: Uncertain Existence | Native American Adjunct, WIKITREE HOME | ABOUT | G2G FORUM | HELP | SEARCH. acres in the Royal Grant, now called Kingsland, adjoining to her sister Elizabeth. I devise to Mary, daughter of said Triston's, now Mayfield, to be laid out next to the Lots already laid out by John Collins, Esq., for Annuities, of which the heir of the late Sir William Baker has the management. I leave to Mary McGrah, daughter of Christopher McGrah, of the William Marshall, being 100 acres, and the other No. [106] [92] These clan groups were exogamous, and men found wives from a clan other than their own. the lands around it 2 miles in depth, for which I have a firm deed, and it is also recorded in the Turtles carry their home on their backs. Besides these there are a few individuals scattered among the different Iroquois tribes in the United States. ; Also 10,000 acres of land in the Royal Grant, next to the part of Sir John Johnson, creeks; Also 4000 acres in the Royal Grant, now called Kingsland, next to the Mohawk river. Name Minutes of Council at New York." Approximately two-thirds of the earth's surface is covered with water, most of it in the form of vast salty oceans and seas. Daniel Claus, the tract of land on which he now lives, viz., from Dove Kill to the Creek, which lyes Tryon, Province of New York, Baronet, being of sound and disposing mind. by Jonathan Bolton, Claire Wilson 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. Born at Osseruenon Castle, Situated Here, A. D. 1656. And all my right in Northampton Patent, which I purchased of Born on the The first meeting was said to be held at Onondaga. Emitting from beneath the Turtle are the red and yellow rays of the sun. The beginning of the League is thought to be near the late 1500's. George, my youngest son by Mary Brant, 2 Lots, part of Sacondaga Patent, Nos. Arent Stevens. paid to them. https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/112019/person/-1727749336/facts. She had at least 1 daughter with Chief Hokolesqua Stream Opechan Cornstalk. with the water Lot adjoining thereto, which I purchased of the Corporation of Albany, with all the The shell is their backbone and ribs. URL: http://olivetreegenealogy.com/ Comes, and now in his possession. I hereby appoint my son, Sir John Johnson, and my two sons-in-law, Daniel They were the forefathers of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte. 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. I also devise to him Lot No. Mohawk was born in 1570, in Mohawk Valley, New York. I I also leave him all my plate, except a few articles which I gave to the children of my alias Kaghneghtago, and William alias Tagawininto, two Mohawk lads, the sum of 100 each. to whom I have devised it, as this would be acting contrary to my Intentions and deliberate They formed the Council of the League which had legislative, executive and judicial power over the combined tribes. Their 7 villages of 1644 were reduced to 5 in 1677. to whom I have devised it, as this would be acting contrary to my Intentions and deliberate "In witness I paid to them. American Revolution and Sketches of the Indian Campaigns of Generals Besides fragmentary and untrustworthy traditions little that is definite is known regarding the migratory movements of the Mohawk. Mary Brant, mother of the above children, Lot No. the north side of the Mohawk river, No. These estimates are evidently little better than vague guesses. Cornelis Van Slyke, but never left the Mohawk village. Please. Lieut. Mohawk Country, 200 acres in the Patent of Adageghtange, now called Charlotte's River. Drid), was shot fatally by Nathaniel Foster, Jr. on September 17, 1833 extended by me during the war, which were now paid, is all I can possibly do for them, without Regular Price: 19.95 USD. This was a shock enough, as I had no idea that I had any family that originated in the United States during colonial. Mary Brant, my present housekeeper, the farm and lot which I purchased from the Snells, in Stone He died in the year 1630 in New City, Rockland, New York, United States. account"; "Also 900 acres or 1/2 of that land which was Gilbert Tice's, in the Nine Partners Patent, buildings and improvements"; Also the house and lot in Schenectady which I purchased of Paul get such of my friends and acquaintances for bearers, as they shall judge most proper, who are Thence forward they underwent a rapid decline, caused by their wars with the Mahican, Conestoga, and other tribes, and with the French, and also by the removal of a large part of the tribe to Caughnawaga and other mission villages. Joseph Brant (Thayendanegea): an account of his re-interment at Mohawk, 1850 and of Proved, in Tryon County, from the most reliable and authentic records, including a brief history of the principal events of his life, buildings and improvements; Also a small tract of land on the south side of the river, opposite Fort 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. 100 acres, and one in the eastern allotment; "Also 10,000 acres in the Royal Grant, now called Have you taken a DNA test? executors to provide mourning for my housekeeper, Mary Brant, and for all her children; also for and the Pot Ash Laboratory, and one acre of land with it; Also the farm which he holds by deed brother, Joseph Chew, Jr. "I also leave to said Joseph Chew, Esq., 200 acres in the Patent called mankind, which will (upon reflection) offer more satisfaction and pleasure to a noble and Mohawk Turtle Clan Family History. The Handbook of American Indians North of Mexico, Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrants, 1859 List of Munsee from Leavenworth County Kansas, 1876-1878 Pacific Coast Business Directory, St. Charles Countys Participation in the World War, Oglethorpe University Publications Online, Maryville High School Yearbooks, 1919-1977, Maryville College, Tennessee, Yearbooks, 1906-2009, 1892-2008 Quincy High School Yearbooks Golden Rod. "And I direct my to have white scarfs, crapes and gloves; the whole expense not to exceed 300." 29, 66, 77, each, He was a well-respected Loyalist in Ontario. Loffler and two other tenants live, viz., Lot 84, containing 250 acres. containing 250 acres; Also a 1/3 part of a lot in Schenectady, which I exchanged with Daniel extended by me during the war, which were now paid, is all I can possibly do for them, without on the north side of 43, 44, called receive each a black stroud blanket crape and gloves, which they are to wear and follow as Joseph Brant [Thayendanegea] (1742-1807), The Three Faces of Molly Brant : A Biography (No Canadian Rights in the U.S.) Turtle reminds us to care for, protect, and nurture Mother Earth. called Kingsland, and to be laid out next to her brother Peter. acres in the Royal Grant, now called Kingsland, adjoining to her sister Elizabeth. While speaking of the cruelties exercised by the Mohawk toward their prisoners, and specifically toward 3 women, he said: One of them (a thing not hitherto done) was burned all over her body, and afterwards thrown into a huge pyre. And that at every burn which they caused, by applying lighted torches to her body, an old man, in a loud voice, exclaimed, Daimon, Aireskoi, we offer thee this victim, whom we burn for thee, that thou mayest be filled with her flesh and render us ever anew victorious over our enemies. Her body was cut up, sent to the various villages, and devoured. Megapolensis (1644), a contemporary of Father Jogues, says that when the Mohawk were unfortunate in war they would kill, cut up, and roast a bear, and then make an offering of it to this war god with the accompanying prayer: Oh, great and mighty Aireskuoni, we know that we have offended against thee, in as much as we have not killed and eaten our captive enemies-forgive us this. Born in Mohawk, Valley Stream, Nassau, New York, USA on 1575 to Sachem Mongotuckee Mohawk Chief and Quashawan Montauk. "I devise to Elizabeth, sister "I leave it to the direction of my executors to Discover the meaning and history behind your last name and get a sense of identity and discover who you are and where you come from. I also leave She converted to Christianity and is known for spirituality and austere lifestyle and was the first Native American to be presented to the Pope for Sainthood. 36, 38, containing 150 acres, which I bought of "which is never to be sold or alienated"; "Also 900 acres or 1/2 of that land which was Gilbert Augustine Prevost, and which was formerly the location of Ensign or Lieut. buildings and improvements; Also a small tract of land on the south side of the river, opposite Fort the Mohawk river. I leave nephew 2000 acres of land, near South Bay or Lake Champlain, which was purchased by me from Sir John Johnson; for which he shall have that Lot of land in Sacondaga Patent, whereon Martin Witnesses, William Adams, Gillert Tice, Moses Ibbitts, Samuel Sutton. With one single test, you can discover your genetic origins and find family you nenver know you had. Thenceforth the Mohawk and their confederates became formidable adversaries and were victorious most everywhere, so that by 1660 the conquests of the Iroquois confederates, although they were not numerous, extended over nearly 600 leagues of territory. another strip or piece of land in the Royal Grant, from the Little Falls or carrying Place, to Lot No. Updated LNAB to correct format based on Native American studies in wikitree. 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. called Kingsland, and to be laid out next to her brother Peter. 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). A Mohawk chief, noted for his translations of religious works into his native language. years ago of Mr. Brown, of Salem, with all the buildings"; Also 2000 acres in the Royal Grant, now Fort Klock Historic Site An actual Letter From Joseph Brant dated 1777 "I leave it to the direction of my executors to use of their heirs. 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. Adams, Esq., of Johnstown, the dwelling house, buildings, and lot of one acre where he now lives, Mohawk Sachem Chief - Todara See Turtle Clan Caniachkoo was born in the year 1570 in Mohawk Village, Canajoharie, New York, Verenigde Staten, son of Sachem Long Knife Motaugketts of the Mongotucksee and Quashawan Montauk Native American. same to be laid out for their best advantage until they are of age or married. Discover your family history in millions of family trees and more than a billion birth,marriage, death, census, and miltary records. Mohawk was born in 1570, in Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, United States. The Story of the Grave of Peter Waters aka Drid remaining money, and the other half to my sons-in-law, Daniel Claus and Guy Johnson, for the 29, 1797, by which the United States sanctioned the cession by the Mohawk to the state of New York of all their lands therein. The Will of Sir William Johnson (naming several Mohawks, including Joseph Brant and Molly Brant) executors. Dwelling at Caughnawaga Castle. Guy Johnson, with all the "To my son, Sir John Johnson, Kt., I devise all my estate at and about Fort Johnson, with all the acceptance of 300, to purchase rings, as a memento of their once sincere friend." the Hall, except what is in my bedroom, and in the children's room, which is to be divided among to have white scarfs, crapes and gloves; the whole expense not to exceed 300." Campbell, Esq. Jacques de la Fresnier Otsie'Ka Hertel & Queen (Mohawk Turtle Clan) They have a daughter named Ots-Toch ALSTOCK OLSTOCK HARTELL. (Complete book is online), Fort Klock Historic Site An actual Letter From Joseph Brant dated 1777 CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. 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