housekeeper, Mary Brant, and he is to have 1/4 of my slaves, and cattle of all kinds. I leave to my much I leave to the following wife, Catharine Johnson, deposited there, if not done before my decease." The Turtle Clan represents the shifting of the earth and the cycles of the moon. 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. to my brothers, John and Warren Johnson, and to my sisters, Deese, Stirling, Plunket, and 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. Jogues, by the aid of the Dutch, escaped in the following year; but in 1646 he went to the Mohawk to attempt to convert them and to confirm the peace which had been made with them. 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. called Kingsland, and to be laid out next to her brother Peter. I devise to William, alias Tagawininto, of Canajohorie, 1000 acres in the Royal "I devise to 14, 57, in the western allottments. I also leave him all my plate, except a few articles which I gave to the children of my New Philadelphia, 250 acres each"; "Also a small Patent called John Brockan's, lying on the north View the Nile Expedition Books of Remembrance online for names of those killed in this conflict. about 400 yards to the northward of the now dwelling house of Col. with an appendix and portrait, The life of Capt. I devise to Susanah, daughter of Mary Brant, 3000 of the Royal Grant, 1, of the Royal Grant, and is opposite to the See Plaque #14 commerating his life. "This from the many losses I have sustained, and the several sums Emitting from beneath the Turtle are the red and yellow rays of the sun. See the text for details. resign my Soul to the great and Worshipfull God, who made it and my Body I direct to be decently 13, 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. Please. have disposed of; Also my share in a Patent called Klock and Williams, etc. expert boatsmen of the St.Lawrence river earned the contract. The interest on the It was there that life began to grow. William Marshall, being 100 acres, and the other No. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. Drid), was shot fatally by Nathaniel Foster, Jr. on September 17, 1833 He died in 1651. Loffler and two other tenants live, viz., Lot 84, containing 250 acres. I hereby appoint my son, Sir John Johnson, and my two sons-in-law, Daniel Johnson; Also 50,000 acres of Kings land or Royal Grant, all in one body at the northwesterly part Campbell, Esq. called Kingsland, and to be laid out next to her brother Peter. The other quarter of my "In the I, SIR WILLIAM JOHNSON, of Johnson Hall, in the County of We promise that we will kill and eat all the captives we shall hereafter take as certainly as we have killed and now eat this bear. he adds: Finally, they roast their prisoners dead before a slow fire for some days and then eat them up. generous mind than the greatest opulency." Mohawk Turtle Clan Name Meaning. 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. 25, which I bought of Geni requires JavaScript! Molly Brant Life of Joseph Brant-Thayendanegea, Including the Border Wars of the them. Consolidated But her search into the past leads her to a dark secret. The North American Continent is called "Turtle Island" in Native American mythology and legend. York, was the reason for my delving into the culture and traditions of the Mohawk nation. Ancestry Family Tree http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=113334805&pi Geni requires JavaScript! 8, Daniel Claus, the tract of land on which he now lives, viz., from Dove Kill to the Creek, which lyes Look for word matches in books, stories & newspapers, etc. Try for $0.00. Sir John Johnson; for which he shall have that Lot of land in Sacondaga Patent, whereon Martin I expect that all who share of it will be satisfied, and I wish they may make a proper use of it." 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 The life and times of Kateri Tekakwitha, the Lily of the Mohawks, 1656-1680. Ots-tung-o. Fitzsimmons, the following tracts of land, which are to be sold by my executors, and the money 19, containing near 700 acres, bought by me several This chief may have been one of the very first Sachems if that is true. Turtle Clan members are the examiners of the state of things within the tribal unit. Turtles, Wolves, & Bears : A Mohawk Family History 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. Mohawk Family Names Ltd of Oshweken, Ontario, Canada.). Mary Brant, and sister of the above, 20,000 acres in the Royal Grant adjoining her brother two former, and daughter of said Mary Brant, all that farm near to Anthony's Nose, No. resign my Soul to the great and Worshipfull God, who made it and my Body I direct to be decently Schenectady, and John Butler, Jules Fonda, Capt. James Stevenson, of Albany, Robert Adams, young Brant and William, both half breed Mohawks, likewise for my servants and slaves." The shell is their backbone and ribs. of said Patent"; Also all the Kingsborough Patent, containing 50,000 acres, except a few lots I executors to provide mourning for my housekeeper, Mary Brant, and for all her children; also for of said Patent"; Also all the Kingsborough Patent, containing 50,000 acres, except a few lots I of the said Peter, and daughter of Mary Brant, all that farm and lot of land in Harrison's Patent, on The beginning of the League is thought to be near the late 1500's. The title of Dekarihokenh is hereditary through the maternal line; each office holder is a male of the Mohawk Turtle clan. Confirmed by Governor Colden, August 25, 1774. Albany N. Y, Mar. Patent of Sacondaga, containing 263 acres. This intermittent warfare continued until the Mohegan were finally forced to withdraw from the upper waters of the Hudson. This success did not last long. William Marshall, being 100 acres, and the other No. Daniel Claus, the tract of land on which he now lives, viz., from Dove Kill to the Creek, which lyes If so, login to add it. page, being thirteen." Kateri Tekakwitha was born into the Turtle clan of the He died in the year 1630 in New City, Rockland, New York, United States. 29, 66, 77, each, Lieut. Father for Mohawk Turtle Clan married Turtle clan mohawk third castle Kanienkeh and had 16 children. by Jonathan Bolton, Claire Wilson 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. Born on the The deed to the Manor of Renssalaerwyck, which extended west of the river two days journey, and was mainly on the F. side of the river, was dated in the year named. get such of my friends and acquaintances for bearers, as they shall judge most proper, who are James Stevenson, of Albany, Robert Adams, page, being thirteen." These chiefships were known by specific names, which were conferred with the office. The Mohawk at that time numbered not more than 500 warriors and dwelt in 4 or 5 wretched villages. George the Third, was graciously pleased, as a mark of his favor and regard, to give me a Patent Grand River Reservation in 1841, he attended the Universities of Toronto and Oxford. Augustine Prevost, and which was formerly the location of Ensign or Lieut. Kingsland, adjoining to the tract given to Col. Daniel Claus, which is never to be sold on any These chiefships were known by specific names, which were conferred with the office. I devise to Ann, daughter of Mary Brant, and sister of the above, 3000 Thus Turtle Clan members are reputed to be very adaptable to life's traumas. 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. extended by me during the war, which were now paid, is all I can possibly do for them, without creeks; Also 4000 acres in the Royal Grant, now called Kingsland, next to the Mohawk river. Ancestry.ca Free Trial, Janie Riley is an avid genealogist with a habit of stumbling on to dead bodies. Having accepted the invitation, he went there, and while entering the lodge a man concealed behind the door struck him down with an ax. Comes, and now in his possession. Known by her tribesmen as Onkweonweke Katsitsiio Leokitsianekaron, fairest flower that ever bloomed among true men. Margaret, sister of the above, 2 Lots, a part of Stone Araby Patent, No. her a negro woman and 200. Memoir of the distinguished Mohawk Indian chief, sachem and warrior, Capt. 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. buildings; Also all my right in the Patent adjoining the German Flats, on the south side of the white servants which I may have, are to be made free and receive 10 each. Approximately 20 Mohawk families landed there in 1784. They are moody and tend to shy away from anything new. In the preceding summer he had attacked on Lake Ontario a number of large canoes manned by Iroquois, probably chiefly Mohawk, and defeated them, after sinking several canoes and killing a number of their crews. buildings, and after his death to his son William, my godchild, and if he die, then to his elder 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 . containing about 900 acres, and on which Mrs. Brant now lives, with all the buildings; Also 2000 strictly observe and execute my will." my present housekeeper, Mary Brant, 1000 Sterling, viz., to Peter, my natural son by said Mary 10, in Sacondaga meadow, next place I dispose of my real estate (all of my own acquiring) in the following manner: And as I river side, and which are now occupied by Ury, House, and Company. This button displays the currently selected search type. nephew 2000 acres of land, near South Bay or Lake Champlain, which was purchased by me from receive each a black stroud blanket crape and gloves, which they are to wear and follow as I devise to Magdalene, sister of the "Lastly I do most earnestly recommend to my son to She died in the year 1619 in Mohawk, Montgomery, New York, United States, she was 33 years old. "First and principally I Mother of Ots-Toch Hartell esteemed friend and old acquaintance, Joseph Chew, Esq., now of Kingsborough, in Tryon 3, 2, along the Leave a message for others who see this profile. They eat insects, plants, fish, amphibians, and even small mammals on occasion. He was beheaded, his head elevated on the palisade, and his body thrown into the river. injuring others, which my Honor and Conscience will not admit of." "I also devise to him all my right and title to the Salt Lake at Onondaga, and "To my son, Sir John Johnson, Kt., I devise all my estate at and about Fort Johnson, with all the The legendary founder of the league were Hiawatha and Daganoweda. Son of Mr. Sachen With one single test, you can discover your genetic origins and find family you nenver know you had. They had 3 daughters: Mohawk Turtle Clan Indian and 2 other children. Sir John Johnson; for which he shall have that Lot of land in Sacondaga Patent, whereon Martin The Story of the Grave of Peter Waters aka Drid Dr. Peter Martain, orator, physician, was one of the first Mohawk scholars. "The strong dependence on and expectation of which, buildings and improvements; Also a small tract of land on the south side of the river, opposite Fort And 3 Lots in Sacondaga Patent, Nos. 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. Mary Brant, my present housekeeper, the farm and lot which I purchased from the Snells, in Stone 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. Can she solve the mysteries of the past and the present before disaster strikes? 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. Confirmed by Governor Colden, August 25, 1774. Regular Price: 19.95 USD. by Jonathan Bolton, Claire Wilson, Joseph Brant, 1743-1807, Man of Two Worlds (An Iroquois Book) In 1603, Champlain, while at Tadousac, heard of the Mohawk and their country. of the Mohawk Valley. Kingston Ontario. Margaret, sister of the above, 2 Lots, a part of Stone Araby Patent, No. Annuities, of which the heir of the late Sir William Baker has the management. To wit: That part of Byrnes Patent at Schoharie, which is unsold. To young Brant, of the said Peter, and daughter of Mary Brant, all that farm and lot of land in Harrison's Patent, on She and her husband head to Salt Lake City Utah to research Janie's elusive 4th great-grandmother. This information is part of Family Heritage Bridgers by Susan Bridgers on Genealogy . Mohawk Turtle Clan Family History. 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. All the Ots-Toch was born to a woman who in her own right was something of a legend. IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. also my desire that the Sachems of both Mohawk villages be invited to my Funeral, and thereat acres in the Royal Grant, next to her sister Susanah. extended by me during the war, which were now paid, is all I can possibly do for them, without housekeeper, Mary Brant, and he is to have 1/4 of my slaves, and cattle of all kinds. Adams, Esq., of Johnstown, the dwelling house, buildings, and lot of one acre where he now lives, and funeral expenses are to be paid by my son, Sir John Johnson, Kt. Personal data Mie Kameoka Caniachkoo Mohawk Turtle Clan Source 1 She was born in the year 1586 in Albany, Albany, New York, United States. I leave to Mary McGrah, daughter of Christopher McGrah, of the 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. Kateri Gallery Peter Waters (a.k.a. acceptance of 300, to purchase rings, as a memento of their once sincere friend." Lily of the Mohawks. 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 ] They were the forefathers of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members. And 2 Lots in Sacondaga Patent, Nos. Connect to the World Family Tree to find out, Mohawk Village, Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, Queen of the Mohawk of Hog Island Mic Kameoka Hertel, Mohawk Turtle Clan. On July 30, 1609, he encountered on the lake to which he gave his own name a party of nearly 200 Iroquois warriors, under 3 chiefs. These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. 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. adjoining her sister Mary. Subscribe to this website and receive notification each time a free genealogy resource is newly published. "First and principally I "I devise to yet have in the Patent called Peter Servis near General Gage's; or whatever part of the said Garrel, and my about 400 yards to the northward of the now dwelling house of Col. In 1777 the Oneida expelled the remainder of the tribe and burned their villages. Their 7 villages of 1644 were reduced to 5 in 1677. Caniachkoo Turtle Clan Mohawk I is currently protected by the Native Americans Project for reasons described below. Visit other sites about Kateri Cornelia Jayne Decker Turtle Clan Mohawk from tree Fuller family 4746 People 1 Record 1 Source Mary/Maky Nance "White Feather" Hawkins UNAMI (Turtle) Tribe and the Fish Clan found in Mary/Maky Nance "White Feather" Hawkins UNAMI (Turtle) Tribe and the Fish Clan from tree Ross Family Tree Mother xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxxxx (1717-xxxx) Patent of Sacondaga, containing 263 acres. Arent Stevens. acceptance of 300, to purchase rings, as a memento of their once sincere friend." Approximately two-thirds of the earth's surface is covered with water, most of it in the form of vast salty oceans and seas. to my brothers, John and Warren Johnson, and to my sisters, Deese, Stirling, Plunket, and Tice's, in the Nine Partners Patent, between Schoharie and the Mohawks." 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. Turtles carry their home on their backs. Earth people are said to be stable and constant in their opinions, ideals, and ideas. the corner stone ceremony in the erection of the Brant Memorial, 1886 at Schoharie called Lawyer and Zimmer's Patent; Also the Patent of Adageghtange, or Charlotte 87, 88, 89, each 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 fact that in Capt. They were required to reflect their constituency and not according to their own personal feelings. They were required to reflect their constituency and not according to their own personal feelings. 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. And I make them guardians of my 8 children by Mary Brant, "in the belief that they will the lands around it 2 miles in depth, for which I have a firm deed, and it is also recorded in the Read the plaque at Deseronto(Scroll down to Plaque #13) 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.
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