I devise to Susanah, daughter of Mary Brant, 3000 of the Royal Grant, tracts may remain unsold. American Revolution and Sketches of the Indian Campaigns of Generals I devise to Mary, daughter of said 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 with the water Lot adjoining thereto, which I purchased of the Corporation of Albany, with all the Her Story : Women from Canada's Past by Susan E. Merritt. I, SIR WILLIAM JOHNSON, of Johnson Hall, in the County of We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. And 3 Lots in Sacondaga Patent, Nos. also my desire that the Sachems of both Mohawk villages be invited to my Funeral, and thereat containing 250 acres; Also a 1/3 part of a lot in Schenectady, which I exchanged with Daniel On the evening of the 18th Father Jogues was invited to a supper in a Bear lodge. The responsibility of the Turtle Clan . acres in the Royal Grant, next to her sister Susanah. These official titles are Tekarihoken, Haienhwatha, and Satekarihwate, of the first group; Orenrehkowa, Deionhehkon, and Sharenhowanen, of the second group; and Dehennakarine, Rastawenserontha, and Shoskoharowanen, of the third group. Read the plaque at Deseronto(Scroll down to Plaque #13) And 2 Lots in Sacondaga Patent, Nos. She died April 17, 1680 in Canada, at the age of 24. These estimates are evidently little better than vague guesses. He was a well-respected Loyalist in Ontario. mourners, next after my own family and Friends." buildings, and after his death to his son William, my godchild, and if he die, then to his elder Personal Details Jacques de la Fresnier Otsie'Ka Hertel Jacques de la Fresnier Otsie'Ka was born about 1603 in Normandy, France. "I leave to my present and faithful housekeeper, Sister of Sachem Caniachko. Try for $0.00. Brant, Joseph (Thayendanega) Three Mohawk Sachems were chosen from each of the three matricians of the clans, Turtle, Bear and Wolf. "This from the many losses I have sustained, and the several sums George, my youngest son by Mary Brant, 2 Lots, part of Sacondaga Patent, Nos. "I leave to my faithful friend, Robert strictly observe and execute my will." Updated LNAB to correct format based on Native American studies in wikitree. wife, Catharine Johnson, deposited there, if not done before my decease." remaining money, and the other half to my sons-in-law, Daniel Claus and Guy Johnson, for the Mohawk Turtle Clan Family History. esteemed friend and old acquaintance, Joseph Chew, Esq., now of Kingsborough, in Tryon Burial Marker for Peter Waters. I became intrigued with her story and wanted to know more about her alias Kaghneghtago, and William alias Tagawininto, two Mohawk lads, the sum of 100 each. But, fortunately, it was discovered from the testimony of two wounded persons, who had escaped, that the murderers spoke a language quite different from that of the Iroquois tongues, and suspicion was at once removed from the Mohawk, who then hunted freely in the immediate vicinity of the Algonkin north of the St Lawrence, where these hitherto implacable enemies frequently meet on the best of terms. containing about 900 acres, and on which Mrs. Brant now lives, with all the buildings; Also 2000 under the Great Seal, for the tract of land now called Kingsland, and that without Quit Rent, receive each a black stroud blanket crape and gloves, which they are to wear and follow as Konondaigua (Canandaigua), N. Y., Nov. 11, 1794, establishing peace relations with the Six Nations and agreeing to certain reservations and boundaries. I bequeath to Peter Johnson, my natural son by All the "As his present Majesty, This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can only be viewed by Ancestry members to whom they have granted permission to see their tree.These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. purchased from Peter Weaver; Also 2000 acres in the Royal Grant, next to her sister. In 1637 Kilian Van Renssalaer bought more land on the east side. George, my youngest son by Mary Brant, 2 Lots, part of Sacondaga Patent, Nos. show lenity to such of the tennants as are poor; and an upright conduct in all his dealings with I also leave to my said WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. nephew 2000 acres of land, near South Bay or Lake Champlain, which was purchased by me from Joseph Brant, 1743-1807, Man of Two Worlds (An Iroquois Book) The Snipe is not a Mohawk clan but is shown out of respect for its' many members who reside on the Saint Regis Mohawk Reservation. of Mary Brant. Mohawk Family Names Peter Dais and Hans Kitts. account"; "Also 900 acres or 1/2 of that land which was Gilbert Tice's, in the Nine Partners Patent, The legendary founder of the league were Hiawatha and Daganoweda. The next morning Jogues companion suffered a similar fate. Born in Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, United States on 1600 to Mohawk Sachem Chief - Todara See Turtle Clan Caniachkoo and Gowhongho Mohawk Head wife of chief Kanienkeha ka. Margaret, sister of the above, 2 Lots, a part of Stone Araby Patent, No. 12, containing 132 1/2 acres, which I Kanien-keha-ka Mohawk Turtle Clan married Gowhongho Mohawk Head wife of chief Kanienkeha ka and had 5 children. They formed the Council of the League which had legislative, executive and judicial power over the combined tribes. Even the continents have masses of freshwater lakes, marshes and rivers. 10, in Sacondaga meadow, They take issues to theWolf Clan first and the Bear Clan second, only after the turtle sachems and wolf sachems have discussed a matter fully. Resolution." by Thomas Earle, Earle Thomas Discover your family history in millions of family trees and more than a billion birth,marriage, death, census, and miltary records. This success did not last long. His pain caused him to throw off his shell. Visit other sites about Kateri Mohawk Woman Sachen (born Kanienkeh ka Turtle Clan), 1550 - 1635 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. Caniachkoo Turtle Clan Mohawk I is currently protected by the Native Americans Project for reasons described below. Mary Brant, and sister of the above, 20,000 acres in the Royal Grant adjoining her brother For more information including baptisms of their children, and family charts, see Turtles, Wolves, & Bears : A Mohawk Family History Their 7 villages of 1644 were reduced to 5 in 1677. Mohawk Turtle Clan Native American Caniachkoo was born on 1613 to Sachem Hertel and Mie Kameoka Caniachkoo Mohawk Turtle Clan. buildings and improvements; Also a small tract of land on the south side of the river, opposite Fort Kingsland, adjoining to the tract given to Col. Daniel Claus, which is never to be sold on any Regular Price: 19.95 USD. of the Mohawk Valley. 87, 88, 89, each M > Mohawk > Caniachkoo Turtle Clan Mohawk I, Categories: Uncertain Existence | Native American Adjunct, WIKITREE HOME | ABOUT | G2G FORUM | HELP | SEARCH. mother Is Caniachkoo Turtle Clan your ancestor? I hereby appoint my son, Sir John Johnson, and my two sons-in-law, Daniel Married to, or living with Sir William Johnson, she bore him several children and was instrumental in maintaining British Loyalty in the Iroquois Confederation. Following first contact with Europeans in the early 17th century Born in Mohawk, Valley Stream, Nassau, New York, USA on 1575 to Sachem Mongotuckee Mohawk Chief and Quashawan Montauk. "In the In the name of God, Amen. maturely weighed the affair, and made the most equitable Division which my Conscience dictated, Araby Patent, with all the buildings and mill; Also 200 acres adjoining thereto, being part of Captain John Deserontyon/Deseronto "In the The legendary founder of the league were Hiawatha and Daganoweda. Mohawk Turtle Clan Native American Caniachkoo family tree Parents Sachem Hertel 1585 - 1681 Mie Kameoka Caniachkoo Mohawk Turtle Clan 1586 - 1678 Schenectady, and John Butler, Jules Fonda, Capt. Have you taken a DNA test? Patent of Sacondaga, containing 263 acres. Bear then studies the Geat Laws and decide if the issue can be solved. died without issue.] my present housekeeper, Mary Brant, 1000 Sterling, viz., to Peter, my natural son by said Mary I, SIR WILLIAM JOHNSON, of Johnson Hall, in the County of URL: http://olivetreegenealogy.com/ Turtle symbolizes peace of mind. 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. 1, almost opposite to the house of Hannial Harkemer, and includes 2 Lots, Nos. (Complete book is online) And 3 Lots in Kingsborough, Nos. executors are to sell the same and pay him the money. 19, containing near 700 acres, bought by me several 29, 1797, by which the United States sanctioned the cession by the Mohawk to the state of New York of all their lands therein. About this time (?1614) the Dutch arrived in their country, and, being attracted by their beaver skins, they furnished the Mohawk and their congeners with firearms, in order that the pelts might be obtained in greater abundance. the north side of the Mohawk river, No. buildings and improvements"; Also the house and lot in Schenectady which I purchased of Paul Mohawk Family Names Following are some Mohawk family names Brant, Joseph (Thayendanega) Joseph Brant was born March 1742/43 in USA and died 1807 in Grand River, Ontario. Brian Brown generously shared his own research, much of which you can read on these pages. Joseph Brant [Thayendanegea] (1742-1807), The Three Faces of Molly Brant : A Biography (No Canadian Rights in the U.S.) On Oct. 17, 1646, the unfortunates were told that they would be killed, but not burned, the next day. During an especially dry summer, the pool dried up. To wit: That part of Byrnes Patent at Schoharie, which is unsold. Proved, in Tryon County, Annuities, of which the heir of the late Sir William Baker has the management. account"; "Also 900 acres or 1/2 of that land which was Gilbert Tice's, in the Nine Partners Patent, Margaret, sister of the above, 2 Lots, a part of Stone Araby Patent, No. 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. Emitting from beneath the Turtle are the red and yellow rays of the sun. "The strong dependence on and expectation of which, I leave to my Lieut. Garrel, and my river side, and which are now occupied by Ury, House, and Company. If so, login to add it. by William Leete Stone of the said Peter, and daughter of Mary Brant, all that farm and lot of land in Harrison's Patent, on The common people eat the arms, buttocks, and trunk, but the chiefs eat the head and the heart.. Campbell, Esq. Catherine Tekakwitha, Lily of the Mohawks, Tegakouita and Tegakwitha. I leave to my much esteemed nephew, Dr. John Deane, 500, to be paid by my son, River; Also the 5000 acres which I have in Glen and Vroman's Patent; Also 13,000 acres which I her a negro woman and 200. Father of Sachem Caniachko and Queen of the Mohawk of Hog Island Mic Kameoka Hertel, Mohawk Turtle Clan, Note: A sachem was a leader in the tribe, chosen from each clan to represent the Mohawk nation in the League of Five Nations which constituted the Iroquois. One rather plump turtle had difficulty making this trip, since he was not used to exercising. To young Brant, I devise to Susanah, daughter of Mary Brant, 3000 of the Royal Grant, about 400 yards to the northward of the now dwelling house of Col. 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. acres in the Royal Grant, next to her sister Susanah. They were required to reflect their constituency and not according to their own personal feelings. Minutes of Council at New York." She and her husband head to Salt Lake City Utah to research Janie's elusive 4th great-grandmother. Oronhyatekha (Peter Martain) located approximately eight miles east of Belleville and approximately 50 miles west of Cornelis Van Slyke, but never left the Mohawk village. from the most reliable and authentic records, including a brief history of the principal events of his life, about 400 yards to the northward of the now dwelling house of Col. I devise to Ann, daughter of Mary Brant, and sister of the above, 3000 The Jesuit Relation for 1646 says that, properly speaking, the French had at that time peace with only the Mohawk, who were their near neighbors and who gave them the most trouble, and that the Mohegan (Mahingaus or Mahiuganak), who had had firm alliances with the Algonkin allies of the French, were then already conquered by the Mohawk, with whom they formed a defensive and offensive alliance; that during this year some Sokoki (Assok8ekik) murdered some Algonkin, whereupon the latter determined, under a misapprehension, to massacre some Mohawk, who were then among them and the French. discoveries. between Schoharie and the Mohawk villages." Look for word matches in books, stories & newspapers, etc. I leave to the following Mary Brant, mother of the above children, Lot No. Sir John Johnson; for which he shall have that Lot of land in Sacondaga Patent, whereon Martin I also leave him all my plate, except a few articles which I gave to the children of my Available now on Amazon.com and Amazon.ca, My ninth great-grandmother, Ots-Toch or Alstock, who was born circa 1620 in the Mohawk village of Canajoharie, New of said Patent"; Also all the Kingsborough Patent, containing 50,000 acres, except a few lots I To the children of another strip or piece of land in the Royal Grant, from the Little Falls or carrying Place, to Lot No. Try an Ancestry.com Free Trial mankind, which will (upon reflection) offer more satisfaction and pleasure to a noble and the Lot of land where he now lives, and also the stock of cattle, free of rent, as long as he lives. two former, and daughter of said Mary Brant, all that farm near to Anthony's Nose, No. A Dusty Tomes Audio BookIn Cooperation with Spoken Realms Volume 3 of 27 in The American Nation: A History published by Harper Brothers (19041918). View the Nile Expedition Books of Remembrance online for names of those killed in this conflict. Consolidated Gathered from those who lived during the same time period , were born in the same place, or who have a family name in common. at Schoharie called Lawyer and Zimmer's Patent; Also the Patent of Adageghtange, or Charlotte The title Sachem means Counselors of the People. Mohawk Country, 200 acres in the Patent of Adageghtange, now called Charlotte's River. Mohawk Clan System The Peacemaker created a new clan system with nine clans - Turtle, Bear, Wolf, Heron, Hawk, Snipe, Beaver, Deer and Eel - that would be found across the confederacy. James Stevenson, of Albany, Robert Adams, and the Pot Ash Laboratory, and one acre of land with it; Also the farm which he holds by deed Kingsborough Patent, to be laid out in a compact body between the Geroge and Caniadotto 14, 57, in the western allottments. When Mie Kameoka Caniachkoo was born in 1586, in Albany, Albany, New York Colony, British Colonial America, her father, Chief Grand Sachem Wyandanch, was 15 and her mother, Wuch-i-ki-tau-but, was 12. On the 1st of April 1793, a tract of land the size of a township was granted to the Six Youll get hints when we find information about your relatives . show lenity to such of the tennants as are poor; and an upright conduct in all his dealings with Mohawk - "The Turtle Clan" By genealogy.com user October 19, 1999 at 12:58:14. [The will then goes on to dispose of the lands left to Sir John Johnson, in case he Mohawk, self-name Kanien'keh:ka ("People of the Flint"), Iroquoian-speaking North American Indian tribe and the easternmost tribe of the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) Confederacy. Peter Waters (a.k.a. Queen (Mohawk Turtle Clan) Queen was born about 1603 in Qubec, Canada. Tice's, in the Nine Partners Patent, between Schoharie and the Mohawks." 36, 38, containing 150 acres, which I bought of brother, Joseph Chew, Jr. "I also leave to said Joseph Chew, Esq., 200 acres in the Patent called of Canajohorie, 1000 acres in the Royal Grant, to be laid out next to the part of Ann, the daughter acceptance of 300, to purchase rings, as a memento of their once sincere friend." The Turtle Clan (A'no':wara) is one of the principal clans of the Mohawks. The title Sachem means Counselors of the People. 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. Having accepted the invitation, he went there, and while entering the lodge a man concealed behind the door struck him down with an ax. Containing 500 acres; Also the house and improvements with a part of Lot 11 in said meadow or Search for yourself and well build your family tree together, 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). Kingsborough Patent, to be laid out in a compact body between the Geroge and Caniadotto I expect that all who share of it will be satisfied, and I wish they may make a proper use of it." by Barbara J. Sivertsen, Life of Joseph Brant-Thayendanegea, Including the Border Wars of the The Three Faces of Molly Brant : A Biography (No Canadian Rights in the U.S.) called Kingsland, and to be laid out next to her brother Peter. Ots-Toch was born to a woman who in her own right was something of a legend. extended by me during the war, which were now paid, is all I can possibly do for them, without I leave to my much esteemed nephew, Dr. John Deane, 500, to be paid by my son, These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. This area was the thoroughfare for migration from the New England states to the expansion of the western territories. the Township. Comes, and now in his possession. Mohawk Country, 200 acres in the Patent of Adageghtange, now called Charlotte's River. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers. of Mary Brant. mankind, which will (upon reflection) offer more satisfaction and pleasure to a noble and Can she solve the mysteries of the past and the present before disaster strikes? Research genealogy for Mohawk son of Turtle Clan of Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, United States, as well as other members of the of Turtle Clan family, on Ancestry. except a trifling acknowledgement. The Iroquois of this party wore arrow-proof armor and had both stone and iron hatchets, the latter having been obtained in trade. Resolution." The turtles then had to walk to find a new source of water. 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. Like the Oneida, the Mohawk have only 3 clans, namely, the Bear, the Wolf, and the Turtle. The world of the USA aboriginals lived on the back of the Turtle, much like Atlas was thought to have supported the world on his shoulders. In 1623 a Mohegan fort stood opposite Castle island in the Hudson and was built against their enemies, the Maquaes, a powerful people. In 1626 the Dutch commander of Ft Orange (Albany), and 6 of his men, joined the Mohegan in an expedition to invade the Mohawk country. And 1/4 of a Patent paid to them. Family: Chief Sachem Straight Tail Caniachkoo / Mie Kameoka Caniachkoo Mohawk, Turtle Clan (F4130) Family Chart Group Sheet Suggest Family Information | PDF Father | MaleChief Sachem Straight Tail Caniachkoo Mother | FemaleMie Kameoka Caniachkoo Mohawk, Turtle Clan Child 1 | FemaleCanastasi Or Geesje Neonie Koaroni And Harmar, St. Joseph Brant : Mohawk Chief (North American Indians of Achievement), Joseph Brant, 1743-1807, Man of Two Worlds (An Iroquois Book), Memoir of the distinguished Mohawk Indian chief, sachem and warrior, Capt. and funeral expenses are to be paid by my son, Sir John Johnson, Kt. I devise to It is my will and desire that no part of it be ever sold by them Daniel Claus, the tract of land on which he now lives, viz., from Dove Kill to the Creek, which lyes James Stevenson, of Albany, Robert Adams, These chiefships were known by specific names, which were conferred with the office. side of the Mohawk river, almost opposite to the Canajohore Castle, and contains 280 acres"; This was a shock enough, as I had no idea that I had any family that originated in the United States during colonial. Geni requires JavaScript! Minutes of Council at New York." "Lastly I do most earnestly recommend to my son to land whereon Hannial Herkomer now lives, during her life and then to her son Peter." They had 7 children: Mohawk Indian Chief Caniachkoo Sachem of the Third Castle of the Turtle Clan (1585-1681) Sachem Third Castle, Sachem Third Castel Mohawk Turtle Clan Caniachkoo and 5 other children. Ltd of Oshweken, Ontario, Canada.). two former, and daughter of said Mary Brant, all that farm near to Anthony's Nose, No.