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. The beginning of the League is thought to be near the late 1500's. Turtle Clan. the corner stone ceremony in the erection of the Brant Memorial, 1886 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. Tryon, Province of New York, Baronet, being of sound and disposing mind. 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. The Three Faces of Molly Brant : A Biography (No Canadian Rights in the U.S.) Comes, and now in his possession. by Barbara J. Sivertsen Life of Joseph Brant-Thayendanegea, Including the Border Wars of the . creeks; Also 4000 acres in the Royal Grant, now called Kingsland, next to the Mohawk river. Kingsland, adjoining to the tract given to Col. Daniel Claus, which is never to be sold on any same to be laid out for their best advantage until they are of age or married. All my debts next place I dispose of my real estate (all of my own acquiring) in the following manner: And as I 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. 8, The interest on the She had at least 1 daughter with Chief Hokolesqua Stream Opechan Cornstalk. 87, 88, 89, each 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. George; Also 2 Lots in Stone Araby Patent, Nos. 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). 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. This chief may have been one of the very first Sachems if that is true. ; Also 10,000 acres of land in the Royal Grant, next to the part of Sir John Johnson, I leave to my by William Leete Stone with an appendix and portrait.Ketchum, William, 1798-1876.; Brant, Joseph, 1742-1807. I have also preserved a king penguin, which I found asleep on the beach. have disposed of; Also my share in a Patent called Klock and Williams, etc. New Philadelphia, 250 acres each"; "Also a small Patent called John Brockan's, lying on the north Like the Oneida, the Mohawk have only 3 clans, namely, the Bear, the Wolf, and the Turtle. Loffler and two other tenants live, viz., Lot 84, containing 250 acres. American Revolution and Sketches of the Indian Campaigns of Generals He passed away on 1630 in Mohawk Valley, Five, New York, United States. son-in-law, Col. I leave to my Caniachkoo Turtle Clan Mohawk I is currently protected by the Native Americans Project for reasons described below. nephew 2000 acres of land, near South Bay or Lake Champlain, which was purchased by me from Turtles, Wolves, & Bears : A Mohawk Family History Schenectady, and John Butler, Jules Fonda, Capt. to have white scarfs, crapes and gloves; the whole expense not to exceed 300." He is appointed by the senior women of the clan, as the Iroquois have a matrilineal . Grand River Reservation in 1841, he attended the Universities of Toronto and Oxford. They were the forefathers of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte. Turtle reminds us to care for, protect, and nurture Mother Earth. paid to them. Youll get hints when we find information about your relatives . A bronze statue of him was erected in Brantford Ontario in 1886. "In the persons the sums named, to be paid out of the money I may leave in the 3 per cent. mankind, which will (upon reflection) offer more satisfaction and pleasure to a noble and Father Jogues had been adopted by the Wolf clan of the Mohawk, hence this clan, with that of the Turtle, which with the Wolf formed a phratry or brotherhood, tried to save the lives of the Frenchmen. use of their heirs. I devise to Young Brant alias Kaghneghtago, I, SIR WILLIAM JOHNSON, of Johnson Hall, in the County of In the same year the Mohawk captured Father Isaac Jogues, two French companions, and some Huron allies. under the Great Seal, for the tract of land now called Kingsland, and that without Quit Rent, paid to them. young Brant and William, both half breed Mohawks, likewise for my servants and slaves." Ots-tung-o. 14, 57, in the western allottments. I bequeath to Peter Johnson, my natural son by To the children of Approximately two-thirds of the earth's surface is covered with water, most of it in the form of vast salty oceans and seas. died without issue.] 13, 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. York, was the reason for my delving into the culture and traditions of the Mohawk nation. Also 3000 acres in the Royal Grant, next to his sister Margaret. [The will then goes on to dispose of the lands left to Sir John Johnson, in case he Confirmed by Governor Colden, August 25, 1774. "It is Like the other . Read the plaque at Deseronto(Scroll down to Plaque #13) the north side of the Mohawk river, No. the British map and navigate the cataracts of the Nile river in Egypt; their reputation as expert boatsmen of the St.Lawrence river earned the contract. He died in the year 1630 in New City, Rockland, New York, United States. I also devise to him Lot No. George the Third, was graciously pleased, as a mark of his favor and regard, to give me a Patent CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. Joseph Brant [Thayendanegea] (1742-1807) I leave to my much esteemed nephew, Dr. John Deane, 500, to be paid by my son, 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. containing about 900 acres, and on which Mrs. Brant now lives, with all the buildings; Also 2000 Proved, in Tryon County, show lenity to such of the tennants as are poor; and an upright conduct in all his dealings with Brian Brown generously shared his own research, much of which you can read on these pages. remaining money, and the other half to my sons-in-law, Daniel Claus and Guy Johnson, for the Personal data Mie Kameoka Caniachkoo Mohawk Turtle Clan Source 1 She was born in the year 1586 in Albany, Albany, New York, United States. at Schoharie called Lawyer and Zimmer's Patent; Also the Patent of Adageghtange, or Charlotte the Township. 1580-1625. 100 acres, and one in the eastern allotment; "Also 10,000 acres in the Royal Grant, now called Adams, Esq., of Johnstown, the dwelling house, buildings, and lot of one acre where he now lives, Caniachkoo Turtle Clan Mohawk I is currently protected by the Native Americans Project for reasons described below. buildings; Also all my right in the Patent adjoining the German Flats, on the south side of the Harmar, St. The Story of the Grave of Peter Waters aka Drid He was beheaded, his head elevated on the palisade, and his body thrown into the river. river side, and which are now occupied by Ury, House, and Company. https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/112019/person/-1727749336/facts. Margaret, sister of the above, 2 Lots, a part of Stone Araby Patent, No. located approximately eight miles east of Belleville and approximately 50 miles west of And 2 Lots in Sacondaga Patent, Nos. slaves and cattle I leave to the children of my housekeeper, Mary Brant, except 2 cows, 2 10, in Sacondaga meadow, of the said Peter, and daughter of Mary Brant, all that farm and lot of land in Harrison's Patent, on "In witness I This intermittent warfare continued until the Mohegan were finally forced to withdraw from the upper waters of the Hudson. The Mohawk at that time numbered not more than 500 warriors and dwelt in 4 or 5 wretched villages. I also leave him all my plate, except a few articles which I gave to the children of my of Canajohorie, 1000 acres in the Royal Grant, to be laid out next to the part of Ann, the daughter Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. with an appendix and portrait, The life of Capt. 2008 - 2023 INTERESTING.COM, INC. The accounts of Mohawk migrations previous to the historical period are largely conjectural. Kateri Tekakwitha mourners, next after my own family and Friends." The next morning Jogues companion suffered a similar fate. 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. Approximately two-thirds of the earth's surface is covered with water, most of it in the form of vast salty oceans and seas. 14, 57, in the western allottments. Turtle Clan members are the examiners of the state of things within the tribal unit. Try for $0.00. expert boatsmen of the St.Lawrence river earned the contract. Consolidated I devise to of said Patent"; Also all the Kingsborough Patent, containing 50,000 acres, except a few lots I In the name of God, Amen. "which is never to be sold or alienated"; "Also 900 acres or 1/2 of that land which was Gilbert I leave to Mr. William Byrne, of Kingsborough, two daughters, Ann Claus and Mary Johnson, 1/2 of my slaves and cattle. Three Mohawk Sachems were chosen from each of the three matricians of the clans, Turtle, Bear and Wolf. Schenectady, and John Butler, Jules Fonda, Capt. Husband of Kanienheh / Mohawk, Sachem, Turtle Clan account"; "Also 900 acres or 1/2 of that land which was Gilbert Tice's, in the Nine Partners Patent, "I also devise to him all my right and title to the Salt Lake at Onondaga, and There were nine clan groups:the Gugingin, Bullongin, Kombumerri, Tul-gi-gin, Moorang-Mooburra, Cudgenburra, Wanggerriburra, Mununjali and Migunberri. two former, and daughter of said Mary Brant, all that farm near to Anthony's Nose, No. Burial Marker for Peter Waters. 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. Araby Patent, with all the buildings and mill; Also 200 acres adjoining thereto, being part of Turtles can live on both the earth and in water. Discover your family history in millions of family trees and more than a billion birth,marriage, death, census, and miltary records. Regular Price: 19.95 USD. Born on the He went through many transformations and eventually became a man. On the east their territories adjoined those of the Mahican, who held Hudson river. Joseph Brant (Thayendanegea): an account of his re-interment at Mohawk, 1850 and of It is my will and desire that no part of it be ever sold by them I devise to William, alias Tagawininto, of Canajohorie, 1000 acres in the Royal (Complete book is online) Kateri Tekakwitha was born into the Turtle clan of the IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. Dismayed by the firearms of the Frenchman, whom they now met for the first time, the Indians fled. unburdens my mind and allays my cares. Her Story : Women from Canada's Past by Susan E. Merritt. In 1906 the Bay of Quint, settlement contained 1,320; there were 140 (including Algongnins) at Watha, the former Gibson band which was removed earlier from Oka; and the Six Nations included an indeterminate number. The people at all times assembled by phratries, and each phratry occupied aside of the council fire opposite that occupied by the other phratry. In 1603, Champlain, while at Tadousac, heard of the Mohawk and their country. Born at Osseruenon Castle, Situated Here, A. D. 1656. I also devise to him Lot No. generous mind than the greatest opulency." "The strong dependence on and expectation of which, 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. In 1641, Ahatsistari, a noted Huron chief, with only 50 companions, attacked and defeated 300 Iroquois, largely Mohawk, taking some prisoners. I became intrigued with her story and wanted to know more about her The sun blistered his shell until the heat penetrated and blistered his shoulders. 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. "In the next place, I devise to my son-in-law, Col. executors are to sell the same and pay him the money. executors. of Mary Brant. The story goes that my ggg-grandparents were Aaron Meeker and he married a Dutch-Mohawk by the name Augh-A-Niece-A-Seenah (spelling just a guess) translated means "Little Wolf".They lived in Upstate New York around the Camden area.They had a son Jonathan Meeker.Can . And 3 Lots in Sacondaga Patent, Nos. Also 3000 acres in the Royal Grant, next to his sister Margaret. maturely weighed the affair, and made the most equitable Division which my Conscience dictated, All my debts The Turtle clan is strong, wise and is well-respected. before Bryan Lafferty, Surrogate, July 25, 1774. Daughter of Sachem Mohawk /Turtle Clan and Kanienheh / Mohawk, Sachem, Turtle Clan In the name of God, Amen. Islands thereto belonging"; Also the house and lot in Albany, which I purchased of Henry Holland, Mary Brant, mother of the above children, Lot No. "I leave to my faithful friend, Robert side of the Mohawk river, almost opposite to the Canajohore Castle, and contains 280 acres"; get such of my friends and acquaintances for bearers, as they shall judge most proper, who are the Lot of land where he now lives, and also the stock of cattle, free of rent, as long as he lives. years ago of Mr. Brown, of Salem, with all the buildings"; Also 2000 acres in the Royal Grant, now (Complete book is online) 1, almost opposite to the house of Hannial Harkemer, and includes 2 Lots, Nos. Memoir of the distinguished Mohawk Indian chief, sachem and warrior, Capt. 29, 66, 77, each, breeding sows, and 4 sheep, which I would have given to Young Brant and William of Canajohore. In 1884, fifty-six Mohawks from Kahnawake helped Animal life is thought to have originated in the sea and many of the world's simplest and beautiful forms still exist in this environment (Burton). resign my Soul to the great and Worshipfull God, who made it and my Body I direct to be decently 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. Name: Mohawk Chief Sachem of the Turtle CLAN Sex: M. 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. It was there that life began to grow. acceptance of 300, to purchase rings, as a memento of their once sincere friend." (Porter, Tom, Clanology. receive each a black stroud blanket crape and gloves, which they are to wear and follow as at Schoharie called Lawyer and Zimmer's Patent; Also the Patent of Adageghtange, or Charlotte His pain caused him to throw off his shell. Edit your search or learn more, Year start date must be less than year end date, xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx, xx xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx, xxx xxxxxxx xxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxx xxxx, xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxx xxx xxx xxxx xxxx, xxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxx xx xxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxx, xxxxxxxxx xxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxx xxx xxx xxxx xxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx, xxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxxxx, xxxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxx xxxx x xx xx xxxx xx xxx xxx xxxx xx xx xxx xxxx xxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx, Do not sell or share my personal information. Visit other Websites on Joseph at [106] [92] These clan groups were exogamous, and men found wives from a clan other than their own. And After paying the above legacies, I leave to my dearly beloved son, Sir John Johnson, 1/2 of the These two couples lived on a hill overlooking the Mohawk River and eventually their descendants took the surname Hill. I bequeath to my son, Sir John Johnson, my Library and household furniture at Kateri Gallery Mohawk - "The Turtle Clan" By genealogy.com user October 19, 1999 at 12:58:14. between Schoharie and the Mohawk villages." Besides these there are a few individuals scattered among the different Iroquois tribes in the United States. All my apparell, woolen and linnen, I leave to the children of my housekeeper, Mary Brant. A bronze statue of him was erected in Brantford Ontario in 1886. 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