AANHEINTE
signer to an agreement of ratification by the Onondaga
June 16, 1790 at Fort Stanwix. Apr. 19, 1793
AARON (or ARENT)
See also ADEKODARA; ONIDRAGEGKIA; SEGEHOWANIE;
TAOSAQUATHO.
spokesman at councils in Albany. Sept. 28, 1724
present at meeting of Mohawk with Albany Corporation
at Johnson Hall. Dec. 21, 1773
Mohawk, present at meeting of the Mohawk with the
Albany Corporation at Johnson Hall. [Dec. 21-22, 1773]
Mohawk chief present at Niagara conference concerning
British attempt to remove fears of future peace.
July, 1783.
present at Six Nations meeting at Niagara [Dec. 11, 1782]
enclosed in July 3, 1783.
ABACBIO
Oneida village (?), prisoners described as being taken
there. Apr. 16, 1685
ABBOT, Samuel
present for conversations at the house of Israel
Pemberton in spring 1756. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
ABEEL
present at councils in Albany, Mohawk. Aug. 28, 1695
ABEEL, Johannes
present at councils in Albany. [July 19, 1701]
ABEEL, John
See also CORNPLANTER
Alderman of the city of Albany, present at a council
with Five Nations representatives. June 6, 1692
Mayor of Albany, present for part of the discussions
between Schuyler and the sachems of the Five Nations.
Feb. 2-9, 1694
present at councils in Albany. July 17-19, 1709;
Aug. 12, 1709
ABEET, Jacob
present at councils in Albany. Aug. 28, 1695
ABEET, John
present at councils in Albany. Sept. 4, 1695; Sept.
18-19, 1695
ABENAKIS (or ABENAQUOIS; ABNEKAIS)
Abnekais, relations discussed. July 22, 1754
Abnekais being in close and easy communication with the
French. Aug. 6, 1754
present at Council of Castle of St. Lewis.
Feb. 6-10, 1794
of St. Francis, Becancour, Three Rivers, present at a
council at Caughnawaga. Oct. 5, 1827
one Abenaki accompanied Iroquois Indians from
Caughnawaga to present the claims of the Iroquois to
hunting ground in the State of Vermont (1800). 1854
ABENAQUOIS. See ABENAKIS.
ABERCROMBIE, Captain
appointed for an interview. Sept. 10, 1756
ABERCROMBIE, General
message to General Abercrombie. Sept. 10, 1756
ABERCROMBY, James
letter about Johnson's appointment. July 20, 1756
correspondence with Wm. Johnson about hostilities in
the Susquehannah and Wyoming valleys. Aug. 7, 1755-
Dec. 3, 1792
speech to the Six Nations at Lake George. July 8, 1758
Wm. Johnson set out on a march to join Abercromby at
Lake George. June 24-July 1, 1758
met with a number of Iroquois at Lake George. July 30-
Aug. 2, 1758
ABNEKAIS. See ABENAKIS.
ABNEQUOS
said to have come into the chain. May 23-June 4, 1723
ABNER, Randal
signed Brotherton petition to President Jackson.
Dec. 27, 1830
ABOOT, John
present at councils in Albany. June 6, 1692 (II)
mayor of Albany, present at councils with Five Nations
representatives. Mar. 28, 1694 (IX)
ABRAHAM (or MANNATUCKAN; SUGHRADISSE; TIYANHASARI)
See also ALBANY CORPORATION; KANOWAGOENRA;
MAMALATASECUNG; SAGHSTAGHRETSY; TEAKANSOREA;
TEYORHANSERA.
shown a map, asked to indicate Eastern Indians.
Oct. 10-26, 1723
french belt sent to him and Hendrick. June 12-16, 1753
spoke with Weiser. Sept. 2, 1753
leaders of the Tuscarora and Oneida joined with leaders
of the Cayuga under Cachradoda to complain to the
Commissioners of Pennsylvania about leadership role
of Hendrick and Abraham at Albany Conference.
Aug. 6, 1754
spokesman for the sachems of the Upper Mohawk villages
at Albany Conference. Aug. 6, 1754
a chief of the upper Mohawk Castle (Canajohary), who
served as speaker for the Mohawks at a meeting at
Mount Johnson. May 17, 1755 (II)
speaker at councils at Mount Johnson. July 21, 1755
Mohawk of Canajohary, Brother of Hendrick, a Mohawk
killed at battle of Lake George. Sept. 8, 1755
served as speaker for Mohawk of Canajohary at meeting
of the Mohawk at which an answer was sent to a
council of New York officials in response to a
message received by the Mohawk from the Council.
Sept. 25-29, 1755
served as speaker for the Mohawk of Canajohary at a
conference at Fort Johnson. Feb. 2-27, 1756;
Feb. 27-29, 1756
older Mohawk, performed condolence at councils at
Onondaga. Sept. 10, 1756
present at councils at Easton. July 21, 1757;
Aug. 7, 1757 (I) & (II); Oct. 8, 1758
Chief of the Mohicans present at the councils at
Easton. July 21-Aug. 7, 1757
a Chief of the Mohawk. Requested that the Mohawks'
answer to letter from the Catawba be written down
and sent to the Catawba. July 24, 1758
a chief of the Mohawk Castle, who delivered a message
to Wm. Johnson via Captain Thomas Butler. July 30-
Aug. 2, 1758
signed land grant and boundary line of 1765 for the
Mohawk. Nov. 5, 1768
Mohawk Indian. Signer of a receipt from the Six Nations
to Thomas & Richard Penn for payment for lands ceded
at Treaty at Fort Stanwix. July 28, 1769 (I) & (II)
son of Hans, present at meeting of the Mohawk with the
Albany Corporation at Johnson Hall. Dec. 21, 1773
Mohawk present at a meeting of the Mohawk with the
Albany Corporation at Johnson Hall. [Dec. 21-22,
1773]
Mohawk who served as speaker for the Six Nations at a
treaty at Johnson Hall. Apr. 21-28, 1762
speaker for the Mohawks at a meeting of the Mohawks
with the Albany Corporation at Johnson Hall.
Dec. 21, 1773
ACHAGARI
See also AIHAGARI
first castle sachem present at council at Albany.
July 20-Aug. 22, 1677
a Mohawk sachem who gave a grant of land to Cornelis
van Dyck, Jan Jansen, Bleecker, Pister Philipeen
Schuyler and Johannes Wendel. July 26, 1783
ACHARTSACHAWEY
Mohawk thank Maryland for the beheading of the sachem
of Susquehanna Achartsachawey. July 20-Aug. 22, 1677
ACHINAHARA. See ACHINNARA.
ACHINNARA
ambassador from the Oneida to a council and treaty
with Governor de Tracy of New France. Dec. 13, 1665
(I) & (II)
member of a deputation of Oneida to Quebec for treaty
of peace with New France. July 7-12, 1666 (I), (II)
& (III)
ACHIOUT
See also HALFTOWN
translated as "Half Town"; present at councils at Fort
Harmar. Jan. 9, 1789
ACHNARTSACHAWEY
sachem of the Susquehannah, beheaded by the English (?).
July 21-Aug. 22, 1677 (I)
ACHOAN
Papounan sent a message to this headman of the Minisinks
to return all english prisoners. Aug. 15, 1761
ACHSAQUAREESEY
mentioned by Weiser as headman of the Tuscarora, said to
be the "wisest and the best". Oct. 4, 1753
ACHSEYQUARRESEY
mentioned as being under the French influence;
mentioned by Weiser as one of the headmen of the
Onondaga. Oct. 4, 1753
ACHTANAWEES
Oneida, present at councils in Albany. Oct. 17, 1700
ACHUOARA
Cayuga headman present at council with the French.
June 18, 1748 (I)
ACHYIAWAMA
Six Nations representative, present at councils in
Philadelphia. July 3, 1727
ACOSSEN. See LE MOYNE DE LONGUEIL.
ACQUEATONQUISH (or ACQUEATINQUISH)
present at conference at Pittsburgh. Jan. 3-8, 1759 (I)
ACQUILON (or SASDUCHRECKY)
named by Weiser as one of the headmen of the Mohawks.
Oct. 4, 1753
ACQUOYODA
said to be inclined to the french, mentioned by Weiser
as one of the headmen of the Oneida. Oct. 4, 1753
ADAGGORAS
Maquas messenger, sent to the praying Indians.
Mar. 28, 1694 (IX)
ADAGGERAS
Mohawk messenger to be sent to the French. Feb. 2-9,
1694
ADAHSWEANDAAHSIA
Onondaga signer to the deed dated Sept. 12, 1788 at
Fort Schuyler. Apr. 19, 1793
ADAM (or ADAMS)
See also ADAROCKQUAGHS.
served as speaker for the Indians of Oquaga at an
Indian conference at Fort Johnson. Feb. 27-29, 1756;
May 2, 1757
a chief sachem of Oquaga, who served as speaker for the
Indians from Oquaga and for the Nantichoke,
Tuscarora and Conoy residing in the neighborhood of
Oquaga at a meeting with Wm. Johnson at Fort Johnson.
Apr. 29-May 1, 1757
ADAMS, John
signature as president on Treaty with the Mohawk at
Albany for relinquishment of their claims to all
lands. Mar. 29, 1797
ADAMS, John Quincy
signature of Secretary of State on the Treaty with the
nations of Ohio. Sept. 29, 1817
signature on agreement between the Menominee and the
Indians of New York; found in documents attached to
the Treaty with the Menominee. Feb. 8, 1831
ADAMS, Robert
Letter from Robert Adams relating a Six Nations speech;
Oneida entreating the Seneca to join the French
cause. Feb. 16, 1756
present at a meeting between Johnson and Tedyusung.
July 7, 1757
present at Congress to discuss peace between Six
Nations and Cherokee. Mar. 7-12, 1768
present at councils at Johnson Hall. Apr. 4, 1768
ADAMS, Sam. See PACKETALLAM.
ADAMS, Simon
signed Brothertown Petition to President Jackson.
Dec. 27, 1830
ADAROCKQUAGHS
See also ADAM.
present at the Albany Conference; said to be a young
man from Oghquary. Aug. 6, 1754
ADASICHTOE
Oneida sachem present at council in Albany. May 16,
1698
ADASRISTEE
Oneida, present at councils in Albany. May 16, 1698 (II)
ADDINGTON, Isaac
letter from John Pychon re. Maquas affairs.
June 28, 1693
ADEKO
attended the Albany Conference; said to be from
Oghquary. Aug. 6, 1754
ADEKODARA
See also AARON; ONIDRAGEGKIA; TAOSAQUATHO.
present at the Albany Conference; said to be from
Anowara. Aug. 6, 1754
ADIECHNE
young man chosen to accompany an engineer. Oct. 17,
1700
ADIEJAGTHAA
a Canadian Praying Indian sending an individual message
to Five Nations that Frontenac was sending Onogunpos
to New England to fetch scalps instead of beaver.
Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 1665
ADIGHWADOONI
an Indian of Aughquisasne (St. Regis) who served as a
speaker for the Indians at the meeting of the Mohawk
of St. Regis with Daniel Claus at Caughnawaga.
[Aug. 21, 1769]
ADIRJAGTHAA
messenger sent to New England. Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 1695 (II)
ADIRONDACKS (or ARONDACKS)
support of the French remembered. Dec. 4, 1726
may join French for attach on Fort Edward. Feb. 14, 1757
ADISSAS
Seneca, present at councils in Albany. Oct. 17, 1700
ADJECHNE
Onondaga, present at councils in Albany. Oct. 17, 1700
ADJOUQUAY
a Six Nations village, 14 miles above Wyoming, where
Ogaghradarisha requested a fort be built. June 14,
1756
problems of placing a fortification in this location
discussed. June 30, 1756
application for a fort discussed. July 8, 1756
ADOCHTDRAWO
messenger on behalf of the Oneida and Onondaga sent to
Albany. Dec. 27, 1689
ADOGEOW (or ADOGROW)
interpreter at councils at Onondaga. Jan. 31, 1695
called the great Oneida, interpreter for message sent
by Frontenac to Five Nations. Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 1695
ADOGODQUO (or BIG SPOON)
answer to the chief. Oct. 22, 1663
ADOGOUOSA
Oneida, present at councils in Albany. Aug. 15-20,
1694
ADOGROW
the Great Oneida, interpreter for councils at Onondaga.
Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 1695 (II)
ADONDARECHAA. See ADONDAREICHA.
ADONDAREICHA (or ADONDARECHAA)
Seneca, speaker for councils in Albany. July 20-
Aug. 22, 1677 (II)
Seneca present. at Council at Albany. July 20-Aug. 22,
1677
principle orator for Iroquois representatives to a
council with commissioners from Maryland meeting in
Albany. Aug. 3-13, 1682 (I) & (II)
ADONGARIDA
a "lone Oneida", friend of Milet, look a vow to inform
on the priest and to go fight the praying Indians.
July 4, 1693 (II)
ADONO
Oneida, present at councils in Albany. June 1, 1691 (II)
Oneida sachem present in Albany at a council with
Governor Slaughter. June 2, 1691
ADOPTION
procedures of Indians at Lancaster discussed. Aug. 26,
1762
problems of returning people that were "adopted".
Nov. 16, 1680
King of England seeing Five Nations as adopted
Children. Feb. 8, 1688
comments about how difficult it is to give up someone
who has become part of a family. Sept. 18-21,
1688 (II)
ADORIES
a Tuscarora chief, present at Treaty at Albany.
Aug. 29-Sept 12, 1722
ADSKEIRAKS
Seneca, prisoner of the French. Sept. 14, 1698
AEJEWEERAT
Cayuga, present at councils in Albany. Dec. 4, 1726
AENCHIAWCERAT
a sachem, present at Treaty at Albany. Aug. 29-
Sept. 12, 1722
AENGHHASE (or JOHN)
signed lease of land from Oneidas to Peter Smith.
Jan. 15, 1793 (I)
AENJEWEERATT
Cayuga, present at land deed ratification. Dec. 13, 1726
AENRUCHTSE
Mohawk, present at councils in Albany. Oct. 17, 1700
AEROBRAU, Peter
witness to the Treaty of Spring Wells. Sept. 8, 1815
AGASHTASS
Seneca signer to a deed in 1749; enclosed in the
proceedings of the councils at Easton. July 21-
Aug. 7, 1757
AGAUSTRAX
at Council at Fort Pitt, the Shawnee claimed to have
delivered a belt to Agaustrax. They say that
Agaustraux did not make the belt public, however.
Feb. 15, 1772
a Seneca chief who reportedly has sent belts to the
Western Indian nations. [Nov. 18, 1772]
AGAWAM
message from the Indians of this place to the Dutch,
name of several localities in New England.
July 28, 1663
AGETTYENGOAS
See also HANOGHLTIYATHA.
Cayuga name signed to agreement by Hanoghltiyatha in
council Feb. 25, 1789 in Albany. Apr. 19, 1793
AGHIENRAYEWAGH
Seneca who signed letter to Congress re: land sale by
Five Nations to New York & Massachusetts in June
1788. June 2, 1789
AGHNEYANTHA (or BEECHTREE)
signed petition from Oneida to New York legislature
to confirm lease of land from Oneida to Peter Smith.
Jan. 15, 1793 (II)
AGHNYEATE
See also DANIEL.
signed petition from Oneida to New York legislature
to confirm lease of land from Oneida to Peter Smith.
Jan. 15, 1793 (II)
AGHNYONKEA (or CORNELIUS BIG-BEAR)
signed petition from Oneida to New York legislature
to confirm lease of land from Oneida to Peter Smith.
Jan. 15, 1793 (II)
AGHSEANTHEARO (or LOT)
present at the Albany Conference; said to be a young
man from Oghquary. Aug. 6, 1754
AGHSEMTEREES
Tuscarora, present at councils in Philadelphia with
Six Nations. July 12, 1742 (II)
AGHSHIGWANESEN
a Cayuga who signed the Five Nation's Land Deed to
Phelps and Gorham. July 8, 1788 (I)
AGHSONTTERREES
Tuscarora, present at councils in Philadephia.
July, 1742
AGHSTAGHREGCK
nephew of the Chief man of the Huron. He was killed
at the Battle at Niagara in 1759. In the winter
of 1761, the Huron set out towards Virginia to
revenge his death, according to the Onondaga speaker
at the Treaty of the Six Nations at Johnson Hall.
Apr. 21-28, 1762
AGHSUNKAQUEKS (or HANSTTRY)
present at the Albany Conference; said to be from
Schoohary. Aug. 6, 1754
AGHWISTONIS (or AGHWISTONISK)
Oneida Headman, witness to an agreement of ratification
by the Cayuga June 22, 1790 at Fort Stanwix.
Apr. 19, 1793
witness to an agreement of ratification by the
Onondaga June 16, 1790 at Fort Stanwix. Apr. 19,
1793 (II)
AGHWISTONISK. See AGHWISTONIS.
AGNERONNONS
inform the Oneida that the French were planning an
expedition against Iroquois country. July 7-12, 1666
AGNONDORONDA
Onondaga, calling a meeting at Onondaga. Mar. 28,
1694 (IX)
AGOGIGHKWAYEWA
Onondaga signer of a deed dated Sept. 12, 1788 at
Fort Schuyler April 19, 1793 (note indicated his
name was affixed by his cousin)
AGONGHSIGHRAGHTHA
signer to an agreement of ratification by the
Onondagas June 16, 1790 at Fort Stanwix.
Apr. 19, 1793
AGREEMENT
conflict over Pennsylvania saying Six Nations had a
contract to sell the Susquehannah because it was
agreed and affirmed; Canasatego on the other hand
saying there was not an agreement because
Pennsylvania failed to pass wampum. July 2, 1742
Pennsylvania insisted that Six Nations taking the
gifts in 1736 they had sold the Susquehannah
country; Pennsylvania offered to give the same
amount of gifts again to seal the deal. July 6, 1742
AGUEIA (or BANDY LEGS)
translated as "Bandy legs"; present at the councils
at Fort Harmar. Jan. 9, 1789
AGUIOTA
an Oneida "Oracle". May 17, 1769
AGUSQUENAH
a Seneca granted lands in the 48 mile square tract at
Lewistown. Sept. 29, 1817
AGWANAGHTA
said to be a spy, asking that he be turned over.
July 12, 1697
AGWELANDONGWAS. See AGWELENTONGWAS.
AGWELENTONGWAS (or AGWELANDONGWAS; AGWIRONTONGWAGHS)
See also AGWIRONDONGWAS; AGWIRONTONGWAS; PETER.
signed Treaty of Oneida with New York State. Sept.
22, 1788
identified as a Onondaga signer to a deed dated
Sept. 12, 1788 at Fort Schuyler. Apr. 19, 1793
said to be alias Domme Peter; Oneida signer of a deed
dated Sept. 22, 1788 at Fort Schuyler. Apr. 19, 1793
AGWELONTONGUAS, Znedel
witness at the councils Feb. 25, 1789 in Albany.
Apr. 19, 1793
AGWENYOHTA (or CORNELIUS)
an Oneida who signed a deed for a tract of land from
the Oneida to John Harper. Nov. 20, 1784
AGWIRONDONGWAS
See also AGWELENTONGWAS.
an iroquois delegate from the Americans who came to
Niagara with a message of peace. Feb. 17-19, 1780
Taken prisoner by the British.
AGWIRONTONGWAGHS. See AGWELENTONGWAS.
AGWIRONTONGWAS, Peter
See also AGWELENTONGWAS.
signer to an agreement of ratification by the Onondaga
June 16, 1790 at Fort Stanwix. Apr. 19, 1793
signed the deed June 28, 1785 at Fort Herkimer. Said
to be a member of the bear tribe. Apr. 19, 1793
AHAGEUNDYAK
See also HANOGHLTIYATHA.
Cayuga name signed by Steeltrap in council Feb. 25,
1789 in Albany. Apr. 19, 1793
AHKNOYIS. See NEWCASTLE.
AHOATES
signer to a deed dated June 1686 enclosed in the
proceedings of the councils at Easton. July 21-
Aug. 7, 1757
AHONNONHWARATON
Ambassador from the Iroquois (Onondaga) to the French.
Dec. 13, 1665 (I) & (II)
AIENDA
waiting for this person to arrive. Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 1686
AIENDES
discussion about his role as a messenger. Aug. 30-
Sept. 1, 1686 (II)
AIENQUIHSEROONY
Cayuga, present at councils at Lancaster. June 1744
AIHAGARI (or ACHAGARI)
Mohawk from the 1st village; present at councils in
Albany with Coursey. July 21-Aug. 22, 1677 (II)
AIX LA CHAPELLE, Treaty
discussion of the rights established by this treaty.
July 22, 1754
AJEWACHTHA
spokesman in councils at Albany. Dec. 4, 1726
AKIS (or ANGUS)
present at councils at Lancaster. Aug. 11, 1762
Tuscarora, present at the councils at Lancaster.
Aug. 12, 1762
AKOUEHEN. See AKWCHER.
AKUS (or AKUS CORNELIUS; OKUS)
formerly an Indian. Sent to bring messages from
Coursey to Indians. Aug. 3-13, 1682 (I)
interpreter for a council in Albany. He was described
as "formerly an Indian". Aug. 3-13, 1682 (II)
interpreter, accompanied D. Wessells to Canada.
Aug. 5, 1687
interpreter at council at Albany. Aug. 6, 1687 (I)
asked by Iroquois representatives to record the
proceedings of a council with Governor Andros.
Sept. 18-21, 1688
interpreter for councils in Albany, asked to remember
details of discussions for the Five Nations. Sept.
18-21, 1688 (III)
interpreter for Five Nations at councils in Albany.
Sept. 18-21, 1688 (II)
AKWCHEN. See AKWCHER.
AKWCHER (or AKOUEHEN; AKWCHEN)
one of the members of a deputation of Oneida to Quebec
for treaty of peace with New France. July 7-12, 1666
(I), (II) & (III)
ALACKQUOSSON
present at a council in Philadelphia. Aug. 18, 1755
ALAWISTONIS (or BLACKSMITH)
signed Treaty of Oneida with New York State. Sept.
22, 1788
Oneida signer of a deed dated Sept. 22, 1788 at Fort
Schuyler. Apr. 19, 1793
ALBANY
a French expedition to attempt an attack on the Mohawk
pursued their quest into the vicinity of Fort Orange.
July 7-12, 1666 (II) & (III)
letter about Mohawk only treating in Albany. July 23,
1678
place of negotiations between Onondaga and agent from
the colony of Virginia. Nov. 1, 1679
meeting place for a council between representatives of
the Five Nations and commissioners from Maryland--
the court house. Aug. 3-13, 1682 (I) & (II)
conference between Mohawk, Oneydo, Onondaga, Cayuga,
Seneca & New York, Virginia, Maryland and
Massachusetts at Albany, to renew Covenant Chain.
July 30-Aug. 6, 1684
spoken of as the covenant's house. July 31, 1684
meeting at the Albany Town Hall between the Onondaga
and Cayuga and the Governors of New York and Virginia.
Aug. 2, 1684 (I) & (II)
location of council. Aug. 6, 1687 (I) & (II)
meeting place for a council between Governor Andros
and the Five Nations. Sept. 18-21, 1688
reference to the merchants, agreement not to harm one
another. May 3, 1690
meeting place for a council between Governor Slaughter,
the city representatives and a delegation representing
the Five Nations. June 1, 1691
Five Nations representatives ask the official of Albany
to always be present in Albany for service.
June 2, 1691
meeting place for a council between Governor Slaughter,
the city representatives, and representatives of the
Mohawk Praying Indians. May 26, 1691
propositions of the Seneca and Mohawk in Albany and
Answer. Sept. 2-4, 1691
meeting between Five Nations representatives and
Ingoldesby. June 6, 1692
City Hall, Albany, location of Governor Fletcher's
speech to sachems of the Five Nations on the defeat
of French influences. Feb. 25, 1693
meeting between Schaghticokes, Five Nations and
representatives for Governor Fletcher. June 15-
July 6, 1693
starting point for the mission of D. Wessel to the
Oneida at a council at Onondaga. Aug. 5-19, 1693
described as an ancient place of Peace. Aug. 15,
1693 (III)
impending meeting in Albany mentioned involving the
Five Nations. Dec. 2, 1693
meeting between Major Schuyler and Five Nations sachems.
Feb. 2-9, 1694
account of an expedition to Albany. July 31-Aug. 10,
1696
indication of French threats on Albany. July 31-
Aug. 10, 1696
French designs on Albany. Mar. 9-12, 1697
journal of Governor Fletcher's visit to Albany. Sept.
17-Oct. 9, 1697
propositions of four of the Five Nations presented in
Albany. May 16, 1698
Lieutenant Governor Nanfan's negotiations with the
Five Nations in Albany. Oct. 8, 1698
message from the Commissioners of Indian Affairs.
Dec. 26, 1698
propositions presented by sachems of the Onnondaga
and Oneida in Albany. Feb. 3-6, 1699
Albany's Magistrates being the Commissioners of Indian
Affairs. Apr. 13, 1699
proposals to build a stone fort at Albany. Apr. 14-
May 7, 1699
need of fortification. Oct. 17, 1700
defense of the city discussed. Aug. 12, 1709
merchants supplying the french with goods. June 13,
1717
French receiving goods via Albany. n.d.(June 13-17
1717)
word sent to Virginia, Maryland, and New England that
Albany was the place of peace with Five Nations.
June 17, 1717
Indians will meet with Virginians to renew "Covenant
Chain" only at Albany. Apr. 23, 1718
place of Treaty. Aug. 29-Sept. 12, 1722
Considered by Five Nations to be one of two places
appropriate for negotiations re: Covenant Chain.
The other, being Onondaga.
Great Tree planted there for meetings between English
and Six Nations. Aug. 22-Sept. 20, 1723
described as the place where the hatchet has no power.
1724 (II)
described as the "place of peace". Sept. 28, 1724
described as the place of the forefathers. Aug. 24,
1742
reference to a treaty in Albany 20 years previous to
the Treaty at Lancaster. June 22-July 4, 1744
Indians of Caughnawaga, go to Albany. Apr. 26, 1745
complaints that the Albany merchants were becoming
rich off of the Six Nations. Oct., 1745
Hendrick suggests that the Six Nations become the dogs
of Albany. Oct. 5-14, 1745
state of defences at Albany discussed. July 22, 1754
the need for soldiers. July 21, 1755
purchase of lands in 1737 affirmed. July 13, 1757
discussion at Easton of the councils fires of
Philadelphia and Albany. Oct. 8, 1758
sale of land to Governor of New York and Peter Ryckman
on July 10, 1788 denied valid because only part of
chiefs present. Letter to President & Congress from
Buffalo Creek Council. June 2, 1789
Treaty in Albany between Governor Clinton and Cayuga
dated Feb. 25, 1789. Apr. 19, 1793
ALBANY CORPORATION
letter to, from Wm. Johnson. Re: disputed patent.
Dec. 9, 1773; Dec. 28, 1773; [Jan. 8, 1774]
speech of Abraham, alias Teyorhansera, speaker for the
Mohawk, to the Albany Corporation at a meeting of the
Mohawk with the Albany Corporation at John Hall.
Dec. 21, 1773
meeting with the Mohawks at Johnson Hall. Re: disputed
patent. [Dec. 21-22, 1773]
ALBANY, COUNCILS IN
propositions of representatives of Maryland, August 1682,
at Council at Albany are renewed. Apr. 10-16, 1685
councils with Coursey on behalf of Maryland and Virginia,
propositions made to Five Nations and answers.
July 21-Aug. 22, 1677 (II)
propositions of Oneydes to Officials in Albany. Dec.
20, 1677
answer to the propositions of the Oneidas. Dec. 21, 1677
answer given to Maquase propositions in Albany. Aug. 1,
1678
Maquas answer to propositions in Albany. July 31, 1684
extract of Indian proposals, Oneida and Cayuga.
Aug. 2, 1684 (III)
oration of the Onondaga and Cayuga at councils in
Albany. Aug. 2, 1684 (IV)
councils between Governor Dongan and Six Nations in
Albany. Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 1686 (II)
propositions of Tahaiadons of the Mohawks in Albany.
1687
propositions of Maquase and Oneidas to the officials
of Albany. June 24, 1687
propositions of Five Nations in Albany. Aug. 5, 1687
answer of Five Nations to the Governor in Albany.
Aug. 6, 1687 (III)
Oneidas propositions to officials in Albany. Sept. 3,
1687
mohawk propositions to Officials of Albany. Sept. 9,
1687
propositions of Maquase to Officials of Albany.
Sept. 9, 1687 (II)
propositions of the Onondaga in Albany. Sept. 14, 1687
Dongan propositions to Five Nations in Albany. Feb. 8,
1688
answer to propositions by Dongan to Five Nations
presented in Albany. Feb. 13, 1688 (II)
Dongan's reply to Five Nations answers. Feb. 13, 1688
(III)
Six Nations replies to Dongan in Albany. Feb. 16, 1688
(II)
answer of Five Nations to the propositions of Governor
Dongan. June 26-27, 1688
propositions of Five Nations to Governor Andros in
Albany. Sept. 18, 1688
Governor Andros meeting with Five Nations and others
in Albany. Sept. 18-21, 1688 (II)
propositions of Five Nations to Andros. Sept. 18-21,
1688 (III)
propositions of Five Nations to Governor Andros in
Albany. Sept. 18-21, 1688 (IV)
councils with Five Nations. Sept. 20, 1688
answer to the Mohawks and other Five Nations in Albany.
Jan. 25, 1689
answer by Five Nations to Governor. Mar. 7, 1689
answer of the officials of Albany to the Onondagas.
Aug. 28, 1689
resolutions to the councils in Albany. Dec. 27, 1689
propositions of three Maquase castles presented in
Albany. Feb. 25, 1690
propositions presented to Five Nations in Albany.
May 3, 1690
propositions of Praying Mohawks. May 26, 1691 (II)
propositions of Mohawks (Praying Indians) to Governor
Sloughter. May 26, 1691 (III)
answer of Governor Sloughter to Mohawk Praying Indians.
May 26, 1691 (IV)
propositions of Governor Sloughter to Five Nations in
Albany. June 1, 1691 (II)
propositions of Five Nations to Governor Sloughter in
Albany. June 4-9, 1691
propositions made by the Senecas in Albany. Sept. 4,
1691
propositions of warriors of the Senecas, Cayuga, and
Oneida in Albany. May 26, 1692
propositions of Ingoldesby to Five Nations in Albany.
June 6, 1692 (II)
Governor Fletcher's speech to the Five Nations. Feb.
25, 1693 (II)
answer to Fletcher by the Six Nations and others in
Albany. Feb. 25, 1693 (III)
answer of Five Nations to Governor Fletcher in Albany.
Feb. 25-26, 1693 (II)
propositions of Sennicke warriors in Albany. May 31,
1693
propositions of the Maquase. June 21, 1693
Fletcher's meeting with Jurian, the Marquase in Albany.
July 25, 1693
propositions of Five Nations to Governor Fletcher in
Albany. July 4, 1693
meeting of Fletcher with Five Nations sachems. July 4,
1693 (II)
Five Nations propositions made in Albany. Mar. 28,
1694 (IX)
propositions of Five Nations to Fletcher and others in
Albany. Aug. 15-20, 1694
propositions of River Indians at councils at Albany.
Aug. 18, 1694
propositions of Five Nations in Albany. July 6, 1695
resolution relative to propositions of Five Nations
and River Indians in Albany. July 15, 1695
propositions of principal sachems of the Mohaggs in
Albany. Aug. 28, 1695 (II)
message presented by Mohawks in Albany. Aug. 28, 1695
propositions made by fifteen Oneidas in Albany.
Sept. 4, 1695
propositions of Fletcher to Five Nations in Albany.
Sept. 18-19, 1695
propositions of Five Nations at Albany. Oct. 19, 1695
list of gifts given in councils in Albany. Sept. 29,
1696 (II)
meeting of Five Nations in Albany. Sept. 29, 1696
councils in Albany with Benjamin Fletcher. Oct. 1, 1696
councils in Albany with Five Nations. Oct. 2, 1696
council at Albany with Five Nations. Oct. 3, 1696
journal of Fletcher's meetings with Five Nations.
Nov. 9, 1696
propositions of Onondagas to Fletcher in Albany.
Mar. 9-12, 1697
propositions of the Onondagas to Fletcher in Albany.
Mar. 9-12, 1697
propositions of Onondaga to Commissioners at Albany.
June 9, 1697
propositions of Onondaga in Albany. June 9, 1697 (II)
Onnondaga sachems visit Albany to deliver a set of
propositions. June 9, 1697 (III)
propositions of twenty four sachems of Five Nations
in Albany. July 8, 1697
propositions of Maques in Albany. July 12, 1697
propositions of the Cayengers in Albany. Sept. 28,
1697 (II)
propositions of Cayugas in Albany. Sept. 28, 1697 (III)
council of Onondaga, Oneida, Cayuga, and Senecas in
Albany. May 16, 1698 (II)
propositions of Five Nations with Richard Coote in
Albany. Sept. 14, 1698
council with Five Nations in Albany. Oct. 21, 1698
proceedings of Bellomont's councils in Albany. Oct,
17, 1700
proceedings of councils with Five Nations in Albany.
(July 19, 1701)
proceedings of councils in Albany. July 14, 1709
meeting relative to propositions sent to Caughnawaga.
July 17-19, 1709
minutes of Commissioners of Indian Affairs concerning
an expedition to Canada. Aug. 12, 1709
propositions of Robert Hunter to Five Nations in
Albany. Aug. 15, 1710
letter from Governor Hunter to Council of Trade and
Plantations concerning results of recent interviews
with Five Nations. Sept. 29, 1715
private conference with representatives of Five Nations
in Albany. June 13, 1717
propositions of Governor Hunter to the Five Nations at
Albany. June 13, 1717 (II)
proceedings at councils in Albany. n.d. (June 13-17,
1717)
reply of Five Nations to propositions of Governor
Hunter. June 14, 1717
propositions of Five Nations to Governor Hunter in
Albany. June 15, 1717 (II)
reference to a peace agreement in Albany 32 years prior.
June 16, 1717 (II)
reply of Governor Hunter to the Five Nations in Albany.
June 16, 1717 (II)
keep the 32 year old agreement. June 17, 1717
reply of Five Nations to propositions of Governor
Hunter in Albany. June 17, 1717
Captain Christopher Smith sent by Virginia to New York
for a meeting with Six Nations during the summer of
1717 concerning the release of certain prisoners.
Mar. 3, 1720
propositions made to Five Nations by William Burnet in
Albany. Oct. 16, 1721
reference to land conveyance by Five Nations, conveying
possession. Oct. 16, 1721
intended council to be held with Six Nations in the
summer in Albany. May 11, 1722
proposals for a council with Six Nations in Albany.
Aug. 7, 1722
treaty of Pennsylvania with Six Nations in Albany.
Sept., 1722
provisional council in Philadelphia/report of the
proceedings of councils in Albany. Sept. 21, 1722
letter relating further insights and additional meetings
at the Albany conference. Oct. 3, 1722
Spotswood correspondence about the Albany conference.
Oct. 10, 1722
meetings between Massachusetts and Six Nations in
Albany. May 23-June 4, 1723
reference to late treaty with Commissioners of
Massachusetts in Albany. Sept. 20, 1723
proceedings of councils in Albany with Six Nations.
Oct. 10-26, 1723
report of councils between Massachusetts and Six Nations
in Albany. Sept. 28, 1724
proceedings of councils in Albany sent to Lords of
Trade. Dec. 4, 1726
reference to the deed made twenty five years ago.
Dec. 8, 1726
deed of "surrender of lands". Dec. 13, 1726
ratification and expansion of land deed with the Six
Nations. Dec. 13, 1726
discussion of the Dongan land deed. Dec. 15, 1733
proceedings enclosed in a letter of William Cosby to
the Lords of Trade. Dec. 15, 1733
letter from George Clark sent to the Pennsylvania
Provisional council with extracts of business at a
council with Six Nations in Albany. Aug. 10, 1736
propositions made to Six Nations in Albany. Aug. 16-19,
1740
proceedings of councils enclosed in letters to the
Board of Trade. Aug. 24, 1742
councils between Massachusetts and Connecticut with
Six Nations and others. June 20, 1744
agreements with Lord Howard recounted at councils at
Lancaster. June 25-July 3, 1744
councils in Albany twenty years previously remembered
at councils at Lancaster. June 25-July 3, 1744
Governor Spotswood of Virginia treating with Six Nations;
discussed in the councils at Lancaster. July 24, 1744
Governor Clinton's speech to Six Nations in Albany.
Oct. 9, 1744
proceedings discussed in an account of the Treaty.
Jan. 17, 1745 (note an error in dating Oct. 1745 on
document)
proceedings of meetings in Albany. Aug. 9, 1745
proceedings of councils in Albany. Oct. 5-14, 1745;
Oct. 31, 1745; Nov. 30, 1745; Aug. 6, 1754
meeting with Mohawks and Tuscaroras in Albany discussed
at councils in Albany. Nov. 30, 1745
speech to the Susquehannocks as part of Six Nations by
Clinton. Apr. 8, 1746
council between Mohawks and Governor Clinton. July
16, 1747
speech to Clinton by Six Nations about the Indians of
Caughnawaga. July 17, 1747
abstract of councils in Albany. June 15, 1748
Governor Shirley's propositions to Six Nations in
Albany. July 26, 1748 (II)
speech made by Shirley. July 27, 1748
propositions made by Governor Shirley to Six Nations
in Albany. Aug. 18, 1748 (IV)
discussion about the appointment of Pennsylvania
Commissioners to the councils in Albany.
Aug. 24, 1748
Pennsylvania reluctance to participate in councils
called to meet in Albany. May 11, 1751
minutes of councils in Albany. Nov. 25, 1751
proceedings of councils in Albany forwarded to the
Lords of Trade. July 22, 1754
reference to the council fire in Albany seven years
ago. Aug. 15, 1761
Six Nations told Captain John, a Mohawk, at this
council that the British would be driven out of
America and he better remain at Albany. He notes
this in his address to the British at the Council
of Kingston. Mar. 18, 1794
ALBANY COURTHOUSE, COUNCIL AT
peace reestablished with Five Nations by Henry Coursey
on behalf of Maryland and the Piscatory Indians of
Virginia. Aug. 3-13, 1682 (I) & (II)
ALBANY, MEETINGS IN
propositions of Captain Blew Stocking and others to
the officials of Albany. Jan. 20, 1690
validity of New York purchase of land from Five Nations
denied because only some of the chiefs were present.
Letter to Congress and President, Buffaloe Creek
Council. June 2, 1789
ALBANY PLAN OF UNION
discussed at councils in Albany. July 22, 1754
outlined. Aug. 6, 1754
ALBANY, TREATY AT
discussed at Lancaster. July 24, 1744
this document, a proposition by Courcy to the Seneca
may be part of the Council at Albany. n.d. 1677
instructions to Colonel Henry Coursey from Maryland
re upcoming Treaty with Susquehannah and Cinnigo
(Seneca) to include Piscattawy. Apr. 30, 1677
peace offered to Maquee and Seneca by Henry Coursey on
behalf of Charles Lord of Maryland and Virginia.
Accepted by Onandoagos, Oneida, Mohawks,
Sinnindowanees & Cajugas. July 20-Aug. 22, 1677
proclamation by Lieutenant General Thomas Motley that
Virginia and Maryland are to treat the Sinnondowannes,
Cajougas, Onnondagos, Onneydes, Maquees, Mattaways
or Delawares with friendship according to the Albany
Treaty of 1677 and by order of Charles Lord of
Baltimore and Maryland. Oct. 5, 1677
word of the Treaty of Peace reported. June 17, 1717
councils between the governors of Virginia, New York,
and Pennsylvania and the Five Nations and other
Indians. Aug. 14-Dec. 1, 1722
considered the first treaty between Virginia and the
Six Nations referred to during the councils at
Lancaster. June 22-July 4, 1744 (made by Colonel
Henry Coursey)
reference to a treaty fifty eight years ago when Lord
Howard was Governor of Virginia when the Six Nations
supposedly gave up all title to lands in Virginia.
June 22-July 4, 1744
Six Nations party to a treaty with the governor of
New York referred to at Lancaster. June 22-July 4,
1744
discussed at Lancaster. July 24, 1744
extracts of a Treaty at Albany with Six Nations. Sept.
18, 1753-July 5, 1754
reference to the councils in Albany at the councils at
Easton. July 31, 1757
discussion at Easton of the sale of the Susquehannah
country at the councils at Albany in 1754. Oct. 20,
1758
reference to a treaty purchase in August of 1686.
Apr. 20, 1757
treaty with the Mohawk at Albany for the relinguishment
of their claims to all lands. Mar. 29, 1797
ALBANY-SCHENECTADY, COUNCILS AT
councils with the Mohawk in Albany and Schenectady.
July 16, 1710
ALBERTA
Iroquois of. Treaty pay list to Michel's Band for
treaty number six (Canada's Treaties and Surrenders).
July 16, 1923
Michel's Band declares itself party to treaty number
six (1876). Sept. 8, 1878
ALCOHOL USAGE
problems of intoxication at councils at Fort Orange.
Aug. 1, 1662
rum given to Oneidas at councils in Albany.
21, 1677
Mohawks state their men acted in drunkeness and ask
forgiveness. Aug. 3-13, 1682 (II)
cask of rum given at councils at Albany. Apr. 5, 1687
references to toasts being made and need for strong
liquor to be hindered. June 26-27, 1687
Five Nations told not to be drunk during warfare.
Aug. 5, 1687
brandy being stolen. Aug. 6, 1687 (III)
rum present for toasts at councils in Albany. Sept.
18-21, 1688 (II)
rum among the gifts to praying Indians. May 26, 1691
(IV)
rum given to captains and soldiers. June 1, 1691 (II)
indication of people in Schennectady selling or giving
liquor to Mohawk; serious worry on the part by
Livingstone as he details the weaknesses to French
attack. June 22, 1691
problems with drunkeness. Sept. 4, 1691
beer and bread given at end of council. Feb. 25, 1693
drunkeness reported. Feb. 25, 1693 (III)
complaints about drunkeness. Feb. 25-26, 1693 (II)
sachems ask Fletcher to prohibit sale of rum to
Indians. Feb. 25-26, 1693
rum given. June 21, 1693
toasts offered at councils in Albany. Oct. 1, 1696
keg of rum and toasts. Oct. 3, 1696
rum and other alcohol passed out at Albany. Nov. 9,
1696
kegs of rum given and toasts made. Mar. 9-12, 1697 (II)
rum given among the presents. May 16, 1698 (II)
rum given at councils in Albany. Oct. 17, 1700
entertainment provided at councils in Albany. July
14, 1709
Dekanitsore asked for control on keeping rum out of
the country of Five Nations. June 14, 1717
Six Nations gave belt with turtle on it to take rum
away. July 7, 1721
rum trade repudiated. July 8, 1721
report of Indians being cheated for rum. Oct. 16, 1721
incident blamed on rum use; belt passed in
Susquehannah country against rum trade. Mar. 21, 1722
actions against rum trade reported. May 11, 1722
calls for actions against the liquor trade. July 22,
1722
Pennsylvania commitments against rum trade. Aug. 7,
1722
account of quarrel over rum between Indians and whites
discussed; Five Nations seek better enforcement of
laws against selling rum to Indians. Aug. 14-Dec. 1,
1722
quarrels about rum; discussion about laws against the
liquor trade. Sept., 1722
law against rum trade reported. Sept. 21, 1722
rum included in the gifts; also Eastern Indians asked
to put aside drunkeness. Oct. 10-26, 1723
claim that traders cheated them with rum; use of
watered down rum. Dec. 4, 1726
problems of rum trade outlined. July 4, 1727
restrictions on rum trade outlined. July 5, 1727
rum reported among Delawares. Aug. 15, 1733
complaints about bad or watered rum. Dec. 15, 1733
toasts offered at councils in Deerfield. Aug. 27-
Sept. 1, 1735
problems enforcing liquor laws. Oct. 13, 1736
Six Nations call for regulation of rum trade. Oct.
14, 1736
requests for rum for long way home-Lancaster Treaty
councils. June 22-July 4, 1744
quantities of punch given to Indians at Lancaster.
June 25-July 3, 1744
report of Six Nations headman refusing French rum in
council with French. June 18, 1748 (I)
Croghan's work on liquor regulation discussed.
June 18, 1748 (II)
beer given at the conclusion of councils at Albany.
July 26, 1748 (II)
Weiser sets fair liquor price at Loggstown.
Aug. 11-Sept. 29, 1748; Oct. 15, 1748
Weiser discusses complaints against rum trade; saying
responsibility for curbing usage is up to the Indians
not the traders. Aug. 11-Sept. 29, 1748; Oct. 15,
1748
Six Nations complaints against the liquor trade.
Aug. 21, 1749
sale of liquor forbidden to Indians during councils.
Nov. 25, 1751
request by Six Nations for more equable prices for
liquor-returning a belt given previously by Weiser
setting prices-he spoke only with his mouth not from
his heart. June 1-13, 1752
complaints of liquor sales by Mohawks. June 12-16,
1753
note of complaints against traders about liquor. Aug.
7, 1753
problems with drunkeness at Caughnawaga. Sept. 2, 1753
criticism against traders. Oct. 4, 1753
ill consequences of the bewitching liquor. Nov. 2, 1753
wine and rum provided at councils at Winchester; seek
that liquor be kept out of Indian country. Nov. 17,
1753
liquor referred to as the Frenchman's hatchet. Nov.
17, 1753
reported heavy drinking at councils at Loggstown. Jan.
12-Feb. 3, 1754; Feb. 20, 1754
complaints against trade of Oswego rum merchants.
Aug. 6, 1754
problems with liquor discussed (especially problem of
Cumberland Company settlers selling liquor to Indians).
Oct. 14, 1754
Johnson apologized for failures to stop rum trade.
July 21, 1755
punch offered at councils at Mount Johnson. July 10-11,
1756
problems of drunkeness among Indian leaders at councils
at Easton. July 15-16, 1756
French Indians frequenting Oswego for liquor. Sept. 6,
1756
rum given at councils at Onondaga. Sept. 10, 1756
Indians unruly at Fort Allen for want of liquor. Nov.
3, 1756
Teedyuscung said to be confused by liquor. Mar. 5, 1757
Indians at Easton requested rum at end of councils.
Oct. 26, 1758
report of Indians drinking too much liquor at councils.
Feb. 13, 1759
complaints about liquor voiced at councils at
Philadelphia. Feb. 14, 1759
report of rum being scarce-complaint made by Indians
at council at Fort Pitt in Apr. of 1760; five kegs
given. Mar. 12, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
Indians request rum, which George Croghan gives, but
says "I desire you and may not say after you have
quarreled and hurt each other, that I handed you
peace out of one hand; and given you liquor out of
the other to hurt you.", Fort Pitt. Apr. 6-18, 1760
requests to prevent the liquor trade at Easton. Aug.
15, 1761
beer served at the councils at Lancaster. Aug. 13, 1762
the practice of appeasing Indians of illegal settlers
handing out rum bottles on their doors to steal
lands. Apr. 4, 1768
complaints against liquor, requests to move it up river
out of Indian country. June 24, 1768
Scaroyady indicates problems of drinking and consequently
also loyalty. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
reason given for acceptance of axe from rebels by
Oneidas. (after July 1777)
drunkeness condoled. Sept. 18-19, 1795
letter regarding leasing of land to whites while chiefs
of Stockbridge were under influence of alcohol.
Mar. 24, 1814
ALCYWEYUNCTA
an Indian of the Five Nations of the Plains of Scioto,
who is empowered to sign and conclude a peace with
John Bradstreet. Aug. 12, 1764
ALEXANDER, Mr.
present at the councils surrounding the Treaty between
the Governors of New York, Virginia, and
Pennsylvania and the Five Nations. Aug. 14-Dec. 1,
1722
ALEXANDER, Colonel James
present at councils in Albany. Oct. 16, 1721;
Nov. 25, 1751
attended a meeting with the Six Nations and William
Johnson at Albany. July 2-5, 1751
present at councils with the Mohawk in New York City.
June 12-16, 1753
ALEXANDER, William
heir of Philip Livingston, called forth at councils
in Albany. July 22, 1754
involvement in complaints concerning lands at
Connajohary castle relative to title, discussed in
the Albany Conference. Aug. 6, 1754
provided information about a missionary operating in the
Susquehannah region. Aug. 6, 1754
witness to the signing of the deed for the Susquehannah
country at the Albany Conference. Aug. 6, 1754
secretary to William Shirley, Governor of Massachusetts.
Jan. 13, 1756
ALEXANDRIA, COUNCIL IN
minutes of a council held in Alexandria on Apr. 14, 1755
read in a private Pennsylvania Provisional council
meeting in Philadelphia. Apr. 23, 1755 (I)
ALGONQUIANS
of lake of Two Mountains, present at a council at
Caughnawaga. Oct. 5, 1827
of St. Francis, Becancaur and Three Rivers, present at
a council at Caughnawaga. Oct. 5, 1827
locations noted. Friendship imposed by the French.
Dec. 13, 1665 (II)
to be treated as brothers by the Iroquois. Dec. 13, 1665
Christianized Algonquins being sought to settle with
the French. Apr. 5, 1666
present at Council at Castle of St. Lewis. Feb. 6-10,
1794
ALIGANY MOUNTAINS. See ALLEGANY.
ALLAQUIPAS
See also NEWCASTLE.
his son, Newcastle, present at councils in Philadelphia.
Aug. 22, 1755
ALLEGANIES
Western Indians want whites removed from between the
Ohio and the Alleganies. June 24, 1768
ALLEGANY (or ALIGANY)
See also ALLEGHENY.
Six Nations, Indians from, requested that treaty with
delegates from Massachusetts be held at Buffalo Creek.
(July, 1788)
Aligany Mountains mentioned in the description of the
boundary line of 1765. Nov. 5, 1768
several tracts of land at Allegany included in an
indenture selling lands on the Cattaraugus reservation,
attached to the Treaty of Buffalo Creek. Jan. 15, 1838
section of these mountains mentioned in the Susquehannah
lands tract. Aug. 6, 1754
ALLEGANY HILLS
a line drawn through them for a boundary. Nov. 17, 1753
complaints about encroachments in this region. July
22, 1754
ALLEGHENY
See also ALLEGANY.
Six Nations, Indians from, requested that treaty with
delegates from Massachusetts be held at Buffalo Creek.
(July, 1788)
new home of Delawares after Revolutionary War, but
forced to move because of fighting between West
Indians and Americans. July 12, 1791
American settlers agree to stay away from Allegheny.
Apr. 7, 1777
ALLEN,
present at councils in Albany. June 15, 1748
ALLEN, Mr.
present at a council in Pittsburgh in July, 1759.
Mar. 15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
present at councils at Pittsburgh. Aug. 20, 1759
ALLEN, Charles H.
witness to an agreement with the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts; attached to the Treaty of Buffalo
Creek. Jan. 15, 1838
witness to the indenture selling lands on Cattaraugus
reservation and tracts on Allegany and Tondawanda;
attached to the Treaty of Buffalo Creek. Jan. 15,
1838
ALLEN, George
examination after a scouting party. June 14, 1756
ALLEN, John
Commissioner for Pennsylvania at councils at Fort Pitt.
June 24, 1768
ALLEN, Orlando
witness to an agreement with the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts; attached to the Treaty of Buffalo
Creek. Jan. 15, 1838
witness to the Treaty of Buffalo Creek. Jan. 15, 1838
witness to the Tuscarora signing of a submission to
changes in the Treaty of Buffalo Creek. Jan. 15, 1838
ALLEN, Will
attested copy of a deed 1736, enclosed in the proceedings
of councils at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7, 1757
attested copy of a 1749 deed; enclosed in the proceedings
of councils at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7, 1757
witness to a deed dated Aug. 1737 enclosed in the
proceedings of the councils at Easton. July 21-Aug.
7, 1757
ALLEN, William
letter to, from William Johnson. Re: Treaty at Fort
Stanwix. [Nov. 20, 1768]
ALLEN, Wilson
attested copy of release of land of Six Nations in
Virginia at Treaty at Lancaster. July 2, 1744 (II)
ALLIES
French demand Iroquois include French allies in peace
negotiations. Nov. 5, 1694
dispossessing native allies. Nov. 2, 1753
answer of Six Nations to inquiry about what "Indians
to the Southward were their allies and Confederates."
Nov. 23, 1756
Frederick Haldimand's concern over possible abandonment
of Indian allies in preliminary peace between United
States and Great Britain. May 7, 1783
ALLIGHWAHEIS
Cayuga, present at councils in Philadelphia with Six
Nations. July 12, 1742 (II)
ALLIQUIPPA. See QUEEN ALLIQUIPPE.
ALLUMMAPEES. See OLOMIPUS.
ALLUMPES. See OLOMIPUS.
ALLYGHWAHEES
Cayuga, present at councils in Philadelphia. July, 1742
ALLYN, John
letter from Richard Nicolls about peace between the
Mohawks and Northern Indians. Sept. 19, 1666
ALLYN, Colonel John
representative of Connecticut, present at councils in
Albany. Aug. 15-20, 1694
ALLYONDONGO
present at councils at Fort Pitt. June 24, 1768
ALNDARAGHNIRO (or PETER)
present at the Albany Conference; said to be from
Ocquaghho. Aug. 6, 1754
ALRICKS, Hermanus
present at a council at Croghan's with Ohio Indians.
May 25, 1750
present at a council at Croghan's with Ohio Senecas.
July 31, 1750
ALT, Johannis
presented land by Mohawks of Canajohary. May 22, 1769
ALYATONENGHTHA
an Oneida sachem who signed a deed of land from the
Six Nations to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at
Fort Stanwix. Oct. 23, 1784
AMATENICA (or RAISING ANYTHING UP)
a Nanticoke chief at the Treaty at Easton. Jan. 30-
Feb. 6, 1777 (I) & (II)
AMERICAN PARTY
one group of Indians at St. Regis. Nov. 3, 1855
AMERICAN REVOLUTION
reference to meeting with rebel and Oneidas, Tuscaroras.
(July, 1777)
AMHERST,
General Amherst's powder restrictions discussed. Nov.
6-17, 1756
Johnson tells Indians at Treaty at Detroit that Amherst
is pleased with their friendly behavior. Sept. 9-17,
1761
Six Nations approve of Amherst's prohibition of rum,
according to the Onondaga speaker at the treaty at
Johnson Hall. Apr. 21-28, 1762
AMHERST, Jeffery
attested one part of the documents relative to the
councils held at Fort Pitt. June 12-15, 1760
AMMO
See also AMMUNITION.
powder and lead given to Onondagas to use on the French.
Sept. 14, 1687
complaints of Johnson's stinginess especially concerning
ammo. Aug. 15, 1761
AMMUNITION
See also AMMO.
Dutch gift for young men of Mohawk amounting to seventy
five pounds of powder and one hundred pounds of lead.
Sept. 24, 1659
French munitions being sent to Colbert de Terron. Apr.
5, 1666
powder and shot given as gift at councils at Baltimore.
Apr. 16, 1685
French supplying ammunition discussed. Aug. 6, 1687 (III)
need expressed. Jan. 20, 1690; June 6, 1692 (II);
June 21, 1693; June 9, 1697 (II); Oct. 17, 1700;
Oct. 16, 1721
seek larger powder bags. May 3, 1690
request for bigger bags of powder. June 1, 1691 (II)
Five Nations seeking more reasonable prices. June 2,
1691
Seneca and Mohawk representatives bothered by reduction
in size of powder bags and limiting of access to
ammunition discussed. Sept. 2-4, 1691
complaints about powder quantities being reduced in
size and increased in price. Sept. 4, 1691
need for powder to carry on the war. May 26, 1692
need for guns and ammo. June 6, 1692
the low level of ammo mentioned. Feb. 25-26, 1693 (II)
need for powder, guns and lead. May 31, 1693
Governor Fletcher thanked for ammunition. June 15-
July 6, 1693
Rode, Mohawk sachem, in a speech at a council at Albany
requested ammunition. June 15-July 6, 1693
need explained. July 4, 1693
ask for a decrease in prices. Aug. 15-20, 1694
presents of powder and weapons given. Sept. 18-19, 1695
powder and lead needed for defence. Mar. 9-12, 1697
(I) & (II)
need for lead and powder. Sept. 28, 1697 (III)
need of lead and powder expressed. Sept. 28, 1697 (II)
promised to Five Nations. July 14, 1709
French supplying ammunition to Indians from Irondoquat.
June 13, 1717
need for guns and ammunition expressed. June 14, 1717
guns and flints given as Wampum. Aug. 14-Dec. 1, 1722
ammo being given the Cayugas. July 3, 1727
powder and lead given. July 4, 1727
answer to complaints about shortages of guns and powder
by Six Nations. Oct. 13, 1736
complaints about inferior gun powder. Oct. 14, 1736
prices for ammunition; complaints made. Aug. 16-19,
1740
given the hatchet but little ammunition. Oct. 31, 1745
delivered to the Indians in the Ohio country. Nov.
17, 1753
ammo and arms needed by the Six Nations and others if
outposts were to be held; emphasized by Scaroyady.
Nov. 8, 1755
to make use of your hatchet. Sept. 10, 1756
Six Nations request for ammunition made at Easton.
Oct. 26, 1758
seeking better prices on ammo and goods; discussion at
councils at Fort Pitt. June 12-15, 1760
complaint of powder being scarce. Mar. 30, 1762
requests for ammunition for warriors at Lancaster.
Aug. 23, 1762
AMOS
name on a deed discussed at councils in Albany.
July 22, 1754
an Indian who was present at conference at Easton. One
of Teedyuscung's three sons. July, 1756; Nov., 1756
present at first councils of Easton. Aug. 7, 1755-
Dec. 3, 1792; July 15-26, 1756; July 31, 1756
ANACHOUT (or WASP)
translated as "The Wasp"; present at the councils at
Fort Harmar. Jan. 9, 1789
ANAGARAGHERY
Oneida, present at councils at Easton. Oct. 8, 1758
ANAGARUNDA
See also CROGHAN, George.
George Croghan's Indian name. Mar. 29-May 21, 1757
ANAGHGOONIGHS (or JACOB)
present at the Alabany Conference; said to be from
Schoohary. Aug. 6, 1754
ANAHGOGARE
signer of a receipt from the Six Nations to Thomas and
Richard Penn for payment for lands ceded at Treaty
at Fort Stanwix. July 24, 1769 (I) & (II)
ANAIASA
Chief of the Hurons at the Treaty at Detroit. Sept.
9-17, 1761
ANANDAR
Seneca, present at councils at Philadelphia. Aug.
23, 1732
ANAQUADECKA (or ANAQUATECHA; ANAQUATEEKA)
Anaquateeka, present representing Six Nations at the
councils at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7, 1757 (identified
as a Seneca)
Anaquatecha, Seneca messenger and representative,
present at councils at Easton. Aug. 7, 1757
signer of a receipt from the Six Nations to Thomas and
Richard Penn for payment for lands ceded at Treaty
at Fort Stanwix. July 28, 1769 (I) & (II)
ANAQUATECHA. See ANAQUADECKA.
ANAQUATEEKA. See ANAQUADECKA.
ANASOTAKO, Ennias
member of the American Party; signer to the St. Regis
submission to the Treaty of Buffalo Creek as amended.
Jan. 15, 1838
ANATSHIACAGHSE (or NICHOLAS JUNIOR)
present at the Albany Conference; said to be from
Anewara. Aug. 6, 1754
ANCASTER
council at. Mar. 26-28, 1819
referred to at council at Hamilton, where answers to
several requests made at council at Ancaster were
given by William Claus to the Six Nations. July 4,
1819
ANCESTORS
the covenant with our ancestors kept strong. Sept.
18-21, 1688 (IV)
Five Nations saying that they have not lost the courage
of their ancestors. Feb. 25-26, 1693 (II)
covenant chain kept bright and clear by our ancestors.
(July 19, 1701)
coming from the ground so many years ago, time of
agreements.with the English of little consequence in
comparison. June 25-July 3, 1744
grandfathers said to be of one eye and one ear when
making former treaties. Aug. 15, 1761
ANCIENT MEN
remembered at councils in Albany; never seen so many
present. Sept., 1722
ANDASTAE. See SUSQUEHANNOCK.
ANDASTES
See also SUSQUEHANNOCK.
"ancient enemies" of the Iroquois. 1655-[1687]
ANDASTAERONNONS. See SUSQUEHANNOCK.
ANDERSON
Delaware Chief who agreed to share land with Brotherton
on White River in Indiana. Oct. 2, 1817
ANDERSON, Justice
letters informing the council of the problems of the
roaming scalping parties. June 28, 1756
ANDERSON, Lieutenant
present at a council in Pittsburgh in July, 1759.
Mar. 15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
present at councils in Pittsburgh. Aug. 20, 1759
ANDERSON, William
Delaware, present at councils in Aucquick. Oct. 14,
1754
ANDROS, Edmund
instructions for invitations to be sent to Mohawks,
Senecas, and Mohicans. May 30, 1676
mentioned as having helped in Treaty with the Cinnigos
Susquahannah. Apr. 30, 1677
letter council of Connecticut to Governor Andros.
Sept. 24, 1677
letter to Salisbury to invite the Five Nations. Aug.
8, 1679
his administration discussed. Aug. 6, 1687 (III)
was Governor of New York during only time that Five
Nations did any harm to French within a six year
time period, according to Five Nations speaker at
council at Albany. Aug. 6, 1687 (I) & (II)
proposal of Five Nations to Governor Andros in Albany.
Sept. 18, 1688
present at councils in Albany with Five Nations. Sept.
18-21, 1688 (II), (III) & (IV)
proceedings between Andros and the Five Nations. Sept.
18-21, 1688
councils in Albany with Five Nations. Sept. 20, 1688
ANEEGHNAXQUA
Oneida sachem, signer of the deed of the Susquehannah
country at the Albany Conference. Aug. 6, 1754
signed ratification of the 1736 deed concerning the
Susquehannah country in Albany. Aug. 6, 1754
signed a 1736 deed; enclosed in the proceedings of
councils at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7, 1757
ANENTSHONTYE
See also PAULUS.
signed petition from Oneidas to New York Legislature to
confirm lease of land from Oneidas to Peter Smith.
Jan. 15, 1793 (II)
ANERIGIO
Sennecks sachem present at a council in Albany. May
16, 1698
ANEWARIO, Rowi
a warrior of Oka who signed a complaint (in Mohawk)
from the Indians of Oka. Re: land rights. Mar. 21,
1848
ANGUS. See AKIS.
ANIAS
a Mohawk warrior, present at a meeting of a number of
Mohawk warriors to deliver a speech to William Johnson.
July 28, 1756
ANIATARICO, Sagatis
member of the American Party; signer of the St. Regis
submission to the Treaty of Buffalo Creek as amended.
Jan. 15, 1838
ANIENGOOTS (or DANIEL SENIOR)
attended the Albany Conference; said to be from Oghquary.
Aug. 6, 1754
ANIERONNONS
See also MOHAWKS.
Mohawks. Were not involved in the articles of peace
between the Iroquois and the French. Dec. 13, 1665
ANIES
See also MOHAWKS.
Mohawks. May 17, [1755] (II)
ANIGHKALICKON
Ohio Indian group, represented in a belt given at
Easton. Oct. 20, 1758
ANIGONGHRIYOGH
according to Haldimand, Anigonghriyogh admonished the
Indians to keep out of the conflict between the
Americans and the British. [1780]
ANIGWENDAHONJI
a Mohawk sachem who signed a deed of land from the Six
Nations to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at Fort
Stanwix. Oct. 23, 1784
ANITSOONDO
Oneida, present at councils in Albany. Oct. 17, 1700
ANIYINTS. See ONEIDAS.
ANNADALS
Onondaga, being held prisoner by the French. Sept. 14,
1698
ANNADDION
Seneca sachem present in Albany at a council with
Governor Slaughter. June 2, 1691
ANNAGOGAR
Onondaga sachem present at a council in Albany. May
16, 1698
ANNAPOLIS ROYAL
attack recounted. Oct. 31, 1745
attack reported. Oct. 5-14, 1745
account of the seige discussed. Nov. 30, 1745
ANNE, Queen
death of Queen Anne condoled. Sept. 29, 1715
ANNENHAC
an Iroquois warrior killed by the Kiskakons. Sept.
11-12, 1682
ANNIAGUARA
See also FRONTENAC
French fort on the southern coast of Lake of the Iroquois
(called Frontenac) (1687). 1655-[1687]
ANNIEZ
See also MOHAWKS.
listed as one of the Five Nations. May 15, 1752
ANNONHOUARSTON
Ambassador of the Onnontague to a treaty and council
with Governor de Tracy. Dec. 13, 1665 (I) & (II)
ANNUITY
Mohawk, Cayuga, Onondaga and Tuscarora agree to give
up most of compensation for lands ceded at Treaty
of Buffalo Creek to Seneca, retaining for themselves
a small annuity. Aug. 4, 1789
agreement between President of the United States and
the Five Nations for annuities to be paid to Five
Nations. Apr. 23, 1792
annuity payments outlined for the tribes of Ohio
including the Seneca in Treaty on the Miami at the
foot of Lake Erie. Sept. 29, 1817
payment of, by J. Parrish, is objected to as being
inaccurate by Indians, especially Red Jacket.
Sept. 23, 1822
for Seneca for land ceded to Robert Morris, Sr. Oct.,
1828
plan for creating annuity funds for the Seneca of Ohio
in the removal plan laid out in Treaty they signed
in Washington. Feb. 28, 1831
provisions for creation of an annuity fund outlined
in Treaty with the Mixed band of Seneca and Shawnee
at Lewistown. July 20, 1831
guarantee that annuities of Six Nations would be paid
in Indian Territory. Jan. 15, 1838
ANNURA
Seneca, present at councils at Carlisle. Oct. 4, 1753
ANOBSKAHEIKO (or ANOBSKAHENO)
member of a delegation to a council with commissioners
from Maryland meeting in Albany. Aug. 3-13, 1682
(I) & (II)
ANOBSKAHENO. See ANOBSKAHEIKO.
ANONDAREERHA
Seneca sachem present in Albany at a council with
Governor Slaughter. June 2, 1691
ANONDAROORKA
present at councils in Albany, Seneca. June 1, 1691 (II)
ANONGHSAWANGHTI. See ONONGHSAWANGHTE.
ANONGHSHOATA (or CAP)
an Indian identified as a Caughnawaga Indian
(Caughnawaga may be used here to refer to Iroquois in
general in the Ohio Region. This man is said to come
from "the Salt spring"), present at council at
Detroit. June 17-July 13, 1777
ANORIGIO
Seneca, present at councils in Albany. May 16, 1698 (II)
ANOWARA
Indians of this place present at the Albany Conference.
Aug. 6, 1754
ANOYIENTS. See ONEIDAS.
ANRICHA
said to be 12 miles from Chenango, mentioned at
Lancaster as one edge of the Connecticut claim in
the Wyoming valley. Aug. 26, 1762
ANTHONY. See SHONOUGHLEYO.
ANTHONY, Anthony
member of the First Christian Party; signer of the
Oneida submission to changes in the Treaty of Buffalo
Creek. Jan. 15, 1838
ANTHONY, Charles
signed Brothertown petition to President Jackson. Dec.
27, 1830
ANTHONY, James. See KANOHSATA.
ANTHONY, John (or ANTONY, John; TAHYANTANEKEN)
a Chief of Oneida, Wisconsin who signed a broadside in
defense of Eleazar Williams. July 18, 1826
Tahyantaneken alias John Antony listed as signer on the
purchase Aug. 18, 1821 of lands from the Menomenee;
documents attached to the Treaty with the Menominee.
Feb. 8, 1831
identified as an Oneida living at Green Bay; signer of
the Treaty of Buffalo Creek. Jan. 15, 1838
ANTONY. See SHOGOYONTHA.
ANTONY, John. See ANTHONY, John.
ANUAGOGAR
Onondaga, present at councils in Albany. May 16, 1698
(II)
ANUCHKALLYDAWY (or WATSATUHA)
Oneida, present at councils at Lancaster. June, 1744
ANUCHRAKECHTY
Commissioner's sent him a belt, said to be the chief
of Caughnawaga. Sept. 2, 1753
ANUCHRGECHLE, David
present at the councils at Lancaster. Apr. 30, 1757
ANUCHUAAQUA
Oneida signer to the deed of 1749; enclosed in
proceedings to councils at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7,
1757
ANUGH KARY TAWY (or TIONENKEKOROWY)
acknowledged as Uncle by the Delawares, according to
the Mohawk sachem Little Abraham. Mar. 29-May 21,
1757
ANUNGHCHRATENEY
Oneida, present at councils in Philadelphia. Aug. 23,
1732
ANWENAGONSES
the spirit of revenge against them. Mar. 7, 1689
ANYOST. See DEHENNONGHSONGOTH, Anyost.
AOERONKILL
signed as a witness to the Treaty of Fort Stanwix.
Oct. 22, 1784
AONGHWENJAYEHTE (or AONGHWONJAGEGHTE; LAND CARRIER)
a Seneca who signed the Five Nation's Land Deed to
Phelps and Gorham. July 8, 1788 (I)
signer to an agreement of ratification by the Onondaga
June 16, 1790 at Fort Stanwix. Apr. 19, 1793
AONGHWONJAGEGHTE. See AONGHWENJAYETHE.
AONSGOSACHTON
Seneca, present at councils in Albany. June 1, 1691 (II)
AONTGESACHTON
Seneca, sachem present at a council with Governor
Slaughter. June 2, 1691
AOTHDARISEX (or AOTHDARISOX)
Sennecks sachem present at a council in Albany. May
16, 1698
Seneca, present at councils in Albany. May 16, 1698 (II)
AOTHDARISOX. See AOTHDARISEX.
APESSA. See OPETHA.
APEWYETT. See HUDSON, John.
APPLETON, Mr.
from Cambridge, present at councils in Deerfield. Aug.
27-Sept. 1, 1735
APPROBATION
answers given in approbation. Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 1686 (II)
part of councils at Albany. Sept. 18, 1688
given at the end of meeting with Fletcher. July 4,
1693 (II)
principle sachem responded with "Phooo" to which the
rest of Five Nations resounded "Hoooood Hogh".
Nov. 9, 1696
shouts at councils at Albany. July 14, 1709
moans described after particular events. Sept. 20, 1723
periodically resounded at councils at Lancaster. June
25-July 3, 1744
resounded at pauses in councils at Albany. Oct. 5-14,
1745
given by Six Nations after Sir William Johnson gave
condolences. Mar. 7-12, 1768
APTY, Thomas
"Irish" escort for Newcastle, et al. May 5, 1756
AQUADARANDO (or AQUENDERONDE)
called by D. Wessel the chief sachem of the Onnondagas,
who was ill in bed when approached by Wessel to
intervene in the difficulties of gaining possession
of Father Millett from the Oneidas. The sachem went
to the council the next day and spoke against the
French Belt through four men singing songs. Aug.
5-19, 1693
called chief sachem of the Onnondaga was ill, and could
not travel to Albany so the Five Nations met at
Onnondaga to consider the response to the French.
Feb. 2-9, 1694
AQUARAGE
a place near Onnyagaro (Niagara). Aug. 6, 1687 (III)
AQUAYWOCHTU
Wapings or Pumpton, present at councils at Easton.
Oct. 8, 1758
AQUEDAGOE
Mohawk, present at councils in Albany. Oct. 17, 1700
AQUEENDERE. See SADAGANACKTIE; KAQUEENDARA)
AQUENDERONDE. See AQUADARANDO.
AQUIOTA (or AQUIOTTA)
"an Oneida Sachem" who served as speaker for the
Onondagas, Oneidas, and Tuscaroras at a meeting with
William Johnson at German Flats. Sept. 3, 1756
AQUIRAEAGHSE (or LAWRENCE)
See also UNUGHRAGEAGHTE.
present at the Albany Conference; said to be from
Ocquaghho. Aug. 6, 1754
AQUIRANDONGWAS
a Mohawk of Caughnawaga, who served as speaker for
Daniel Claus at a meeting of Claus with the
Caughnawagas. Sept. 23-25, 1770
AQUIRANTOCKQUAGHS
See also HENDRICK.
attended the Albany Conference; said to be from
Oghquary. Aug. 6, 1754
AQUOGLADA. See AQUUIODA.
AQUOYIODA
Mohawk, present at councils at Aucquick. Oct. 14, 1754
AQUUIODA (or AQUOGIADA)
Oneida, present at councils at Lancaster. June, 1744
AQUUSHENO. See OQUASHENO.
AQUYERORONGE
said to be dead. Mar. 7, 1689
ARACHKOONUHTA
messenger on behalf of the Oneida and Onondagas sent to
Albany. Dec. 27, 1689
ARAGHIJVADEEKA (or ARIGHIADECKA; BRANT)
a chief sachem present at meeting at Canajohary. Re:
Canajohary Patent. Mar. 10, 1763
Mohawk of Canajohary, who with other Mohawks of
Canajohary presented William Johnson with a grant
of land. May 22, 1769
ARAGHKWENTE
an Onondaga who signed the Five Nation's Land Deed
to Phelps and Gorham. July 8, 1788 (I)
ARAGISKE
See also ASSARIGOE.
alternate name of "Virginia". July 30-Aug. 6, 1684
refered to as the early name for Virginia. Aug. 2,
1684 (I)
ARAJONGWAGHS
a Seneca who signed the Five Nation's Land Deed to
Phelps and Gorham. July 8, 1788 (I)
ARAQUARIOGITHO
Cayuga, present at councils in Albany. May 16, 1698 (II)
ARARESORHUE
name for one of the places on the edge of the Mohawk
lands tract. Sept. 14, 1698
ARASAI
Mohawk, report given at councils in Albany. June 24,
1687
ARBUCKLE, Brigader General
United States Commissioner for the Treaty at Camp
Holmes. Aug. 24, 1835
ARCHBALD,
a Lieutenant in the 68th Regiment, present at a council
with the Six Nations (Grand River) at Hamilton.
July 4, 1819 (I), (II), & (III)
ARDEN
a lieutenant present at Six Nations meeting at Niagara
Dec. 11, 1782, enclosed in. July 3, 1783
AREDSION
messenger sent from Frontenac with the folded belt.
June 9, 1697
messenger sent to the French. June 9, 1697 (II)
Onondaga messenger to be sent to Canada with a double
fold belt of Wampum with a detailed discussion about
Frontenac's proposals for peace. June 9, 1697 (III)
ARENGHHOKKTHA (or SKENNONDONA, Thomas)
signed petition from Oneidas to New York Legislature
to confirm lease of land from Oneidas to Peter Smith.
Jan. 15, 1793 (II)
ARENT. See AARON; ONIDRAGEGKIA; TAOSAQUATHO.
ARGISKE. See ARAGISKE; VIRGINIA.
ARIA (or ARIE)
Mohawk war captain, reported to have been to Virginia
at Christiana. (June 13-17, 1717)
a Mohawk chief, who burned the deed of land from the
Mohawks to the Albany Corporation, claiming it to
have been fraudulently acquired. [----1772];
[Dec. 21-22, 1773]
ARICKWAWAGA
name given to the Governor of South Carolina. Nov. 25,
1751
ARIDARONDA
Mohawks present at councils at Albany. Feb. 25, 1690
ARIGAKENHA, Louis
member of the American Party; signer of the St. Regis
submission to the Treaty of Buffalo Creek as amended.
Jan. 15, 1838
ARIGHWADAGA
hostage to be delivered up. Aug. 30, 1764
ARIGHWANIENTHA (or NICHOLAS)
present at the Albany Conference; said to be from
Schoohary. Aug. 6, 1754
ARIHATAKO, Kor
member of the American Party; signer to the St. Regis
submission to the Treaty of Buffalo Creek as amended.
Jan. 15, 1838
ARIQUAQUENDIE
recommended for an embassey to Canada, an Onondaga.
Nov. 25, 1751
ARISTATAI
Cayuga who signed the Five Nation's Land Deed to Phelps
and Gorham. July 8, 1788 (I)
ARM
reluctance of Five Nations to attach to Onondio's arm.
June 9, 1697 (II)
discussion about how the Eastern Indians can not hold
it still but twist it, indicating instability. Oct.
10-26, 1723
linking arms, Governor Keith is invited to a councils
with Six Nations. May 4, 1722
ARMADDION
Seneca, present at councils in Albany. June 1, 1691 (II)
ARMIT, John
present for conversations at house of Israel Pemberton
in the spring of 1756. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
ARMS
application for more arms explained. Feb. 25, 1693 (II)
metaphor about arms being held and being unable to let
go. June 9, 1697
received with open arms. Aug. 16-19, 1740
ARMSTRONG
Seneca named in land grant division of 30,000 acres on
the Sandusky River. Sept. 29, 1817
ARMSTRONG, F.W.
Agent and Western Superintendent OIA; Commissioner for
the Treaty at Camp Holmes. Aug. 24, 1835
ARMSTRONG, James
present at councils at Carlisle. Oct. 1, 1753
present at a conference at Harris Ferry-Lancaster.
Mar. 29-May 21, 1757
present at a council at John Harris' on April 1,
Apr. 2, 1757; May 10, 1757
ARMSTRONG, John
mentioned in Treaty of Lancaster as having been murdered
along with two other men by Delawares. June 22-
July 4, 1744
he and several others murdered, blamed on Delawares.
June 25-July 3, 1744
ARMSTRONG, Lieutenant Colonel
in a camp on the Susquehannah held council with
Oghshradisha. June 14, 1756
ARMSTRONG'S CAMP, COUNCIL AT
council with Oghahradisha of the Six Nations living on
the North Branch of the Susquehannah, report of the
meeting. June 14, 1756
ARNANT
interpreter for councils with Five Nations. Mar. 28,
1694 (IX)
ARNEUT CORNELISSE. See VIELE, Arnout C.; VIELE, Aernout
Cornelius.
ARNOLD
interpreter for councils in Albany. Aug. 30-Sept. 1,
1686 (II)
ARNOTT, John J.
present at a treaty of the United States with the
Oneidas of Wisconsin. Sept. 16, 1836
ARNOUT. See VIELE, Arnout C.; VIELE, Aernout Cornelius.
ARNOUT, Cornelius. See VIELE, Arnout C.; VIELE, Aernout
Cornelius.
ARNOUTL
prisoners returned to the family. Sept. 9, 1687
ARNUT. See VIELE, Arnout C.; VIELE, Aernout Cornelius.
AROAS
present at a council in Philadelphia. Dec. 19, 1754
present at a meeting with Scaroyady. Mar. 31, 1755
present at councils in Philadelphia in spring of 1756.
Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
present at councils at Carlisle. Jan. 29, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia with Six Nations.
Feb. 24, 1756
reported to be the son-in-law of the Belt of Wampum.
Feb. 24, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia. Mar. 27, 1756
discussed in a council in Philadelphia. Apr. 26, 1756
(II)
reported to Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania on
meeting at Wyoming. July, 1756-Nov., 1756
ARON
one of the chiefs of a number of Mohawk warriors
meeting to deliver a speech to William Johnson.
July 28, 1756
ARONDACKS. See ADIRONDACKS.
ARONGHGOWANEUGH
signer to an agreement of ratification by the Onondagas
June 16, 1790 at Fort Stanwix. Apr. 19, 1793
ARONGHYEAGHTHA
signer to an agreement of ratification by the Onondaga
June 16, 1790 at Fort Stanwix. Apr. 19, 1793
ARONJARON
Onondaga, prisoner of the French. Sept. 14, 1698
ARONTYOONEY
Onondaga, present at councils in Philadelphia with Six
Nations. July 12, 1742 (II)
AROUNDOX
answer received in Boston. 1724
ARROAS (or SILVERHEELS)
present at the councils at the house of Israel
Pemberton's in the spring of 1756. Aug. 7, 1755-
Dec. 3, 1792
present at councils at Johnson Hall. June 24, 1768
ARROW
word of the death of the Owendat known as the Arrow.
Aug. 18, 1755
ARROWSMITH TREATY
context and text read at councils in Albany. Oct.
10-26, 1723
ARRUCHHOCKW. See ARUCHOCTHTHAW.
ARUCHIADECKKA. See BRAND.
ARUCHREENTA
Seneca, present at councils at Carlisle. Oct. 4, 1753
ARUGHKOCKTMAW
Oneida, present at councils at Lancaster. June, 1744
ARUGHOCTHTHAW (or ARRUCHHOCKW; ARUGHOSTHAWANE)
signed a release of Six Nations land in Virginia.
July 2, 1744 (I) & (II)
ARUNTYONY
Onendaga, present at councils in Philadelphia. July,
1742
ARYGHHOETHTHAW (or HARUGHTWEKTHA)
Oneida, present at councils in Lancaster. June 30, 1744
ASARAGWAN (or ASAREGOUANNE)
a member of a deputation of Oneidas to Quebec for
treaty of peace with New France. July 7-12, 1666 (I),
(II) & (III)
ASAREGOUANNE. See ASARAGWAN.
ASAREGOGHWA. See ASHAREGOWAGH.
ASAREGOUENIOTON
indicated as a member of a deputation of Oneidas to
Quebec for a treaty of peace with New France. (this
name is not present in the other two versions of the
document) July 7-12, 1666 (II)
ASCOTAX
signer to the 1736 deed in Philadelphia with the Penn
family concerning lands in the Susquehannah country.
Aug. 6, 1754
ASENNASE, Thomas
a Grand Chief of Caughnawaga who signed an affadavit
authorizing two agents to negotiate claims for the
Caughnawagas to hunting grounds in Vermont. Nov.
3, 1855
ASETOSGO
reported to be in a dispute with Pekonondoah. 1724
ASETTHEYWA
Shawnee, present at councils in Philadelphia with Six
Nations. July 12, 1742 (II)
ASH
a Seneca granted lands in the forty eight mile square
tract at Lewistown. Sept. 29, 1817
ASHAREGOWAGH (or ASAREGOGHWA; ASHARELIOWA; ASSARYGOA)
See also HALDIMAND, Frederick ASSARIGOE.
Indian name of Frederick Haldimand. [1780]
ASHARELIOWA. See HALDIMAND, Frederick; ASHAREGOWAGH.
ASHBRIDGE, George
member of Committee of House of Representatives of
Pennsylvania, present at conference at Harris Ferry,
Lancaster. Mar. 29-May 21, 1757
present at a council at Lancaster. May 12, 1757
present at councils at Lancaster. Aug. 12, 1762;
Aug. 14, 1762
ASHEOUTOA
signer to deed where Six Nations relinquished lands in
lower Pennsylvania in 1736! enclosed in proceedings
of councils at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7, 1757
ASHETON, Richard
witness to deed dated Aug. 1737 enclosed in proceedings
to councils at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7, 1757
witness to deed where Six Nations relinquished lands
in lower Pennsylvania in 1736; enclosed in proceedings
of councils at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7, 1757
ASHETON, Ralph. See ASSHETON, Ralph.
ASHFIELD, A.M.
present at councils at Burlington. Aug. 7, 1758
ASHLEY, Mr.
present at councils in Deerfield. Aug. 27-Sept. 1, 1735
ASHOSATACO
Seneca signer to deed relinquishing Six Nations lands
in lower Pennsylvania in 1736; enclosed in the
proceedings of the councils at Easton. July 21-
Aug. 7, 1757
ASHTON, Richard. See ASHETON, Richard.
ASIKGARATHA, Sagatis
member of the American Party; signer of the St. Regis
submission to the Treaty of Buffalo Creek as amended.
Jan. 15, 1838
ASKOTAX
Seneca, present at a council at Stenton. Sept. 28, 1736
ASOGHQUA
Shawnee, present at councils in Philadelphia with Six
Nations. July 12, 1742 (II)
ASQUAE
Seneca, present at councils in Albany. Aug. 15-20, 1694
ASSANYQUOU
Oneida, present at councils at Easton. Oct. 8, 1758
ASSAPAUSA
twightwee deputy at the councils at Lancaster. July
16, 1748
ASSARACKQUON. See CATRIQUATY.
ASSARADUORQUA
Onondaga, present at meetings of Six Nations at Easton.
Oct. 24, 1758
ASSARAGEGHTY, Aaron
speaker at councils in Albany. Oct. 5-14, 1745
ASSARAGOE
from Canawaago, messenger. Feb. 13, 1759
ASSARAGOS. See ASSARIGOA.
ASSARANDONQUAS
Onondaga, present at the councils at Easton. Oct. 8,
1758
speech challenging the authority of Teedyuscung to
speak for Six Nations. Oct. 15, 1758
ASSARIGOA (or ASSARAGOE; ASSARIGOE; ASSARYGOA)
See also ARAGISKE; ASHAREGOWAGH.
Indian name for Virginia. July 30-Aug. 6, 1684
Indian name for Governor of Virginia. May 28-June 13,
1752; Aug. 29-Sept. 12, 1722
ASSARIGOE. See ASSARIGOA.
ASSARIGOE (or ASSARYGOA)
See also ARAGISKE.
name of the Governor of Virginia. (in this case
referring to Lieutenant Governor Alexander Spotswood).
Aug. 14-Dec. 1, 1722
Iroquoian name for the Governor of Virginia. June 22-
July 4, 1744
ASSAROCKNEY. See ASSERUCKNAY.
ASSARYGOA. See ASSARIGOE.
ASSENOCH (or ASSHENOCK)
messenger from Tenochiaada to Governor Hamilton, at
Easton. Aug. 15, 1761
ASSENT
"Jo: Hue, Hue. Hogh." Five Nations expression of assent
to proposal brought by two messengers to the Five
Nations at Onondaga. Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 1695
"Jo Hue, Jo Hue" Five Nations shout assent to French
Praying Indians proposals. Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 1695
sachems of each of the nations responded as an
individual group saying "Oheee" to which the assembly
of Indians responded each time saying "Heee Hough".
Sept. 17-Oct. 9, 1696
"Hussa"--an expression of assent used by Indians at
council at Boston. Aug. 22-Sept. 20, 1723
approbation recorded at council at Stenton. Sept. 28,
1736
approbation recorded. July 5, 1742; July 6, 1742;
July 24, 1744
the shouted assent, "YO-hah" performed at the councils
in Lancaster when the Indians present approved of
actions. June 22-July 4, 1744
ASSERHART
Seneca speaker to the Wyandots in the councils at
Loggstown. Aug. 11-Sept. 29, 1748; Oct. 15, 1748
ASSERUCKNAY (or ASSAROCKNEY; ASSERUGHNEY)
village beyond the Wyoming valley mentioned in the
travel account of Scaroyady. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
Asserughney, described as an anti-Deleware village,
at a council in Philadelphia. Mar. 27, 1756
Assarockney, mentioned in discussion in a council in
Philadelphia. Feb. 26, 1756
ASSERUGHNEY. See ASSERUCKNAY.
ASSETHEYWA
Shawnee, present at councils in Philadelphia. July,
1742
ASSHENOCK. See ASSENOCH.
ASSHETON, Ralph
present at councils in Philadelphia. Aug. 25, 1732;
Aug. 28, 1732; Aug. 15, 1733
present at a council at Stenton. Sept. 28, 1736
present at a provincial council in Philadelphia
(Asheton). Oct. 13, 1736
present at a provincial council/extract of a council in
Albany. Aug. 10, 1737
present at a council in Philadelphia with Canastago.
July 2, 1742
present at a council in Philadelphia with Six Nations.
July 6, 1742; July 8, 1742
present at a council and dinner in Philadelphia with
Six Nations. July 8, 1742 (II)
ASSINTZIN. See ASSUNSING.
ASSISAGIGROONE
among the remote nations. Oct. 17, 1700
ASSOGHQUA
Shawnee, present at the councils at Lancaster. July
26, 1748
ASSOGHQUA
Shawnee, present at councils in Philadelphia. July, 1742
ASSRAOARE
Onondaga, bring held prisoner by the French. Sept. 14,
1698
ASSUCHQUAN
Canoy speaker at the council in Philadelphia. July 1,
1749
ASSUNSING (or ASSINTZIN)
meeting place for a council of Indians in Susquehannah
country with Teedyuscung. Mar. 16, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
Assintzin, belts sent to this village. Oct. 18, 1758
ASSWAGARAT
Tutalo,.present at the councils at Easton. Oct. 8, 1758
ATAWATSERA
Delaware Ring, promise to come to Oswego. Aug. 30, 1764
ATAWENTA, Rawi
an Indian of St. Regis, representing the British Party,
who signed an affidavit authorizing Eleazar Williams
to act for the Indians of St. Regis in negotiating
claims to hunting ground in Vermont. Nov. 3, 1855
ATENENRAHES, Wishe
member of the American Party; signer of the St. Regis
submission to the Treaty of Buffalo Creek as amended.
Jan. 15, 1838
ATENHENRATASE, Sawatis
a warrior of Oka who signed a complaint (in Mohawk) from
the Indians of Oka. Re: land rights. Mar. 21, 1848
ATEWANOOTE (or ATEWONOOTE)
agreed that boundary lines run by surveyor in 1791
would serve as boundary of Grand River Reserve.
July 4, 1819 (I), (II) & (III)
ATEWONOOTE. See ATEWANOOTE.
ATHEPOTY (or RACOON)
Twightwee headman, present at councils at Carlisle.
Oct. 4, 1753
ATHORISHON, Francis
See also ATOHASHOSHOR, Francis D.
agent, appointed by Indians of Caughnawaga, to negotiate
claim of Iroquois Indians to hunting ground in Vermont.
Nov. 3, 1855
ATIATARONNE, Wise. See WISEATIATARONNE.
ATIATOHARONGWEN (or COOK, Louis; OTIATOHARONGWEN)
a chief of St. Regis who attended a treaty between the
Seven Nations of Canada and New York State (a
commissioner of the United States was present) May
31, 1796
present at the treaty with the Seven Nations of Canada
in New York. May 31, 1796
ATIENNOTA, Ennias
a warrior of Oka who signed a complaint (in Mohawk)
from the Indians of Oka. Re: land rights. Mar. 21,
1848
ATKIN, Edmund (ATKINS; ATKENS)
Superintendent of Indian affairs in the southern
colonies, present at a conference of sachems and
warriors of each of the Six Nations at Fort Johnson.
Nov. 23, 1756
Superintendent of Indian affairs for the southern
colonies. Letter to, from William Johnson. June
21, 1757
Johnson letter to Atkin about meetings at Onondaga.
July 7, 1757
Catawbas are waiting for instructions from. [Mar. 24,
1758]
ATKINS,
Council at Buffalo Creek is held at Widow Atkins'.
Feb. 2, 1814
ATKINSON, Cornelius
report of a reconnoiter of a damaged area. June 14, 1756
ATKINSON, Theodore
representing New Hampshire; present at a council in
Albany with Six Nations. Sept. 18, 1753-July 5, 1754
representing New Hampshire at councils in Albany. July
22, 1754
representing New Hampshire at the councils in Albany
with Six Nations. Aug. 6, 1754
ATLEE, Samuel John
signed Treaty of Fort Stanwix. Oct. 22, 1784
Commissioner for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at
Treaty at Fort Stanwix. Oct. 23, 1784
ATOCHAHOKATHA
representative of Six Nations to councils in
Philadelphia. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
ATOHASHOSHOR, Francis D.
See also ATHORISHON, Francis.
delegate of Caughnawaga, who negotiated claim of
Iroquois Indians to hunting ground in Vermont. Nov.
3, 1855
ATONDHOYSHAW
Seneca, present at councils in Philadelphia. Aug. 23,
1732
ATOWAYTOANY
Ohio Indian group, represented in a belt passed at
Easton. Oct. 20, 1758
ATSANINGO. See OTSININGO.
ATSIAKLATYE (or ATSIAOKLALYE)
See also Reed, Jacob.
signed petition from Oneidas to New York Legislature
to confirm lease of land from Oneidas to Peter Smith.
Jan. 15, 1793 (II)
Atsiaoklalye, signer to an agreement of ratification by
Cayugas June 22, 1790 at Fort Stanwix. Apr. 19, 1793
ATSIAOKLALYE. See ATSIAKLATYE.
ATSIGUET, Neddy. See ATSIQUET, Neddy.
ATSINONGISAKS, Tier
member of the American Party; signer to the St. Regis
submission to the Treaty of Buffalo Creek as amended.
Jan. 15, 1838
ATSIQUET, Neddy (or TEGARIHONTIA)
See also OTSEQUETT, Moses.
signer to the treaty agreement with the Menomenee and
the Indians of New York purchasing lands Sept. 23,
1822; documents enclosed to the Treaty with the
Menomenee. Feb. 8, 1831
Oneida Indian of Green Bay, Wisconsin who signed a
treaty with the United States. Sept. 16, 1836
ATSIQUETTE, Peter (or ATSIQUETTY, Peter)
an Oneida who signed the Treaty of the Oneidas with
New York State. Sept. 22, 1788
signed the deed dated Sept. 22, 1788 at Fort Schuyler.
Apr. 19, 1793
ATSIQUETTY, Peter. See ATSIQUETTE, Peter.
ATTAMOOTES
named as one of the nations in league with Six Nations.
Aug. 31, 1732
ATTAWACHRETT
Cayuga who attended Council at Albany. July 20-Aug. 22,
1677
Cayuga speaker, present at councils in Albany. July 20-
Aug. 22, 1677 (II)
ATTAWAS. See OTTAWAS.
ATTAWAUTENIS
named as being in alliance with Six Nations. Oct. 2,
1736
ATTENDO
Cayuga who attended Council at Albany July 20. Aug. 22,
1677
ATTHAGHSERANEN
signer of an agreement of ratification by the Onondaga
June 16, 1790 at Fort Stanwix. Apr. 19, 1793
ATTIUSGU (or ATTRUESQUE)
Attruesque, Tuscarora, present at councils in Lancaster.
June 30, 1744
ATTIUSKA
signed release of Six Nations lands in Virginia. July
2, 1744
ATTIUSKU
Tuscarora, present at councils at Lancaster. June, 1744
ATTONIAT
one of the places the Mohawks indicated the French
would build a fort. Sept. 2, 1753
ATTOOMATTE ROONA
identified as a large Mingo community composed of three
smaller towns. Aug. 26, 1732
ATTRUESQUE. See ATTIUSQU.
ATTSCHECHOKATHA
present at a council in Philadelphia. Aug. 15, 1755
ATTWANCONINE
Cayuga representative to councils Feb. 25, 1789 in
Albany. Feb. 19, 1793
ATYASERONN
a Cayuga who signed the Five Nation's Land Deed to
Phelps and Gorham. July 8, 1788 (I)
AUCHSOCHQUAW
Cayuga, present at councils in Philadelphia. Aug. 23,
1732
AUCQUICK (or OLD TOWN)
Andrew Montour reported that Half king and Monekatoolha
were living at Aucquick. Aug. 6, 1754
evacuation of Aucquick in the face of impending Delaware
hostilities. Jan. 29, 1756
council held at Aucquick between the Delaware Shawnee
and Six Nations; report that Aucquick also known as
Old Town. Oct. 14, 1754
AUCCUICK (CROGHAN'S), COUNCILS AT
Weiser Journal relating councils held at Aucquick with
the Shawnees and Delawares with Half King and
Scaroyady. Oct. 14, 1754
AUGHEASERTA
Lodowiche Augheaserta. Signer of a receipt from the
Six Nations to Thomas and Richard Penn for payment
of lands ceded at Treaty at Fort Stanwix. July 28,
1769
AUGHQUAGES
represented at councils at Mount Johnson. July 21, 1755
actions discussed. Sept. 10, 1756
AUGHQUAQUAS
report that the Aughquaquas received a war belt to take
part in the seige of Fort Niagara. Mar. 15, 1758-
Apr. 12, 1760
AUGHWICK (CROGHAN'S), COUNCIL AT
proceedings recorded in the record (meetings with
Indians from Ohio). May 25, 1750
council with Ohio Senecas at Croghan's. July 31, 1750
AUGOORANGEE
Mohawk, present at councils at Albany. Aug. 1, 1678
AUGS, Peter
an Indian of Oneida, Wisconsin who signed a broadside
in defense of Eleazar Williams. July 18, 1826
AUGUST, John (or KENEIGOWA)
an Oneida Indian of Green Bay, Wisconsin who signed a
treaty with the United States. Sept. 16, 1836
signer to the treaty agreement between the Menominee
and the Indians of New York purchasing lands Sept.
23, 1822; documents enclosed in the Treaty with the
Menominee. Feb. 8, 1831
AUGUSTA. See AUGUSTUS.
AUGUSTUS (or AUGUSTA, George)
See also MEMENOWAL.
discussed as a possible escort for a special mission.
May 5, 1756
indication that he probably would not escort Newcastle.
June 17, 1756
a Delware supplying information on the Peepy Brothers
at the council at Easton. July 15-26, 1756
AUOUNTAURESAUNKEE
spokesman at councils in Deerfield. Aug. 27-Sept. 1,
1735
AUPAUMUT, Hendrick
signed the treaty of Fort Herkimer; listed as part of
the exemplification of deeds. Apr. 19, 1793
listed as a signer for the Stockbridge in the treaty
with the Oneida, Tuscarora, and Stockbridge dwelling
in the lands of the Oneida. Dec. 2, 1794
Stockbridge Chief. Letter to Thomas Dean. Nov. 7, 1827
AUTHORITY
Sinwica decline pressures to influence the Oneidas other
than to carry them presents; at councils in Baltimore.
Apr. 16, 1685
statement about giving land and submitting ourselves to
England. Aug. 6, 1687 (III)
Five Nations seen by the French as rebels not English
subjects. Feb. 8, 1688
complaint that people governing without authority.
June 1, 1691 (II)
description of Five Nations surrendered authority to
New York. Aug. 6, 1691
questions of obedience to the chain. June 6, 1692 (II)
Mattasit described as "not a sachem...on one's own".
May 19, 1693
Fletcher acknowledged as head of the covenant chain.
Aug. 15-20, 1694
"you know that we have no forcing rules or laws among
us". July 12, 1697
symbols of, presented by two Senecas at councils in
Albany as indicators of their authority to speak
for Six Nations. Sept., 1722
Six Nations refers to its relationship to Massachusetts
as a field is to a Man's house, bound by wampum even
across the seas. Sept. 20, 1723
old men were not masters of the young men. Sept. 28,
1724
Six Nations declared that the Civility of the Conestoga
did not have authority to sell any lands on their
behalf. Oct. 14, 1736
Governor Thomas warned Canasatego that he must tell his
warriors they have no authority to sell lands. July
2, 1742
question of following the directions of the king.
July 23, 1747
ill usage at hands of the French, question if Six
Nations had not ceased to be a people. Nov. 17, 1753
Teedyuscung related a metaphor about authority and
responsibility as a handful of grain noticing the
loss of a single kernel. Aug. 1, 1757 (II)
Teedyuscung's authority and commission called into
question by Six Nations representatives to the
councils at Easton. Oct. 15, 1758
Teedyuscung confronted with challenges to his authority.
Oct. 16, 1758
Six Nations chiefs walk out on a speech being given by
Teedyuscung at Easton. Oct. 18, 1758
AUTTEMAWAY
Munsey, present at councils at Johnson Hall. June 24,
1768
AUWENNAUSA
signer to the Indenture with the Seneca at Buffalo Creek.
June 30, 1802
signer to the Treaty with the Senecas at Buffalo Creek.
June 30, 1802 (II)
AUYHARUNGQUAS
signer of the 1736 agreement between the Six Nations
and the Pennsylvania Family concerning lands in the
Susquenannan country. Aug. 6, 1754
Auyhasaugquas, signer to a deed where Six Nations
relinquish lands east to the Delaware River; enclosed
in the proceedings of the councils at Easton. July
21-Aug. 7, 1757
AUYUSSQUASUH
signer of the 1736 agreement between Six Nations and
the Pennsylvania Family concerning lands in the
Susquenannah country. Aug. 6, 1754
signer to a deed dated 1736 for lands east to the
Delaware River; enclosed in the proceedings of the
councils at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7, 1757
AWAME
Mohawk, present at councils in Albany. Oct. 17, 1700
AWANDAE
name of a creek which flows into the west branch of
the Susquahannah named in the boundary description of
the boundary line of 1765. Nov. 5, 1768
AWAUNEYNATHA
Six Nations, present at councils at Fort Pitt. June
24, 1768
AWEAHAGHSE (or DAVID)
present at the Albany Conference; said to be from
Schoohary. Aug. 6, 1754
AWEHELA (or DAVIS, James)
present at councils at Easton. Oct. 29, 1758
also known as James Davis; Delaware, present at a
meeting between Six Nations and Delawares. Oct. 21,
1758 (II)
AWENAGOGARE
Onondaga, present at councils in Albany. July 17-19,
1709
AWENGHHASE, (or JOHN)
signed petition from Oneidas to New York Legislature
to confirm lease of land from Oneidas to Peter Smith.
Jan. 15, 1793 (II)
AWENNANIIONT, Sose
signed a complaint (in Mohawk) from the Indians of Oka.
Re: land rights; a chief. Mar. 21, 1848
AWETHARE, Moses
signed grant of land to James Dean through New York
State from Oneidas. Aug. 11, 1785
AWETHARINK
Seneca sachem present in Albany at a council with
Governor Slaughter. June 2, 1691
Seneca, present at councils in Albany. June 1, 1691 (II)
AWETHARUNG'WAGHS
a Cayuga Chief who was approached by the Wyandots with
reports that the English intended to surround the
Six Nations and hem them in. Apr. 21-28, 1762
AWIGHSAGHROONE
messengers of the Dowaganhaes, bringing pipes to Albany.
Sept. 29, 1715
AWINNE ONUS
present at conference at Pittsburgh. Jan. 3-8, 1759
(I) & (II)
AWKWICK
residence of Scaroyady, an Oneida chief. July 10,
1755 (II)
AX
reference to taking hold of the ax at each end. Aug.
5, 1684
Governor of Canada swinging his ax everywhere. Sept.
9, 1687
reference to the Governor of Canada throwing his ax
everywhere. Sept. 9, 1687 (II)
memory of giving an ax to raise against the enemy.
July 16, 1747
reference to taking up the ax. July 17, 1747
raise an ax of our own. Sept. 10, 1756
AXE
taken from heads of Six Nations by Sir William Johnson,
act not reciprocated, discussion ensued and resolved.
Mar. 7-12, 1768
AXES
given to the Mohawk by the Dutch to aid in cutting trees
for their fortifications. Sept. 24, 1659
reported buried at councils at Albany. Apr. 5, 1687
report of axes being dug up, reference to Oneida and
Virginia conflict. Sept. 3, 1687
Clinton urges Six Nations to keep ax. July 23-28, 1748
given to Oneida and Tuscarora by rebels, they gave it
to the British. n.d. (after July, 1777)
discussion by Six Nations to sharpen ax due to Shawnee
massacre. July 3, 1783
AXTAEA
a Seneca granted lands in the forty eight mile square
tract at Lewistown. Sept. 29, 1817
AYACHSAGEE (or TAGACHSKAHOTOO)
signer to the deed where Six Nations relinquished lands
in lower Pennsylvania in 1736; enclosed in the
proceedings of the councils at Easton. July 21-
Aug. 7, 1757
AYANOO
signer to an agreement of ratification by the Onondagas
June 16, 1790 at Fort Stanwix. Apr. 19, 1793
AYASHATA. See KAYASHOTO.
AYEGHWAGHTA
an Onondaga sachem, present at Treaty at Albany. Aug.
29-Sept. 12, 1722
AYENKOONY (or PETER)
present at the Albany Conference; said to be a young
man of Oghquary. Aug. 6, 1754
AYIOKTUS
Nanticoke, present at councils in Philadelphia with
Six Nations. July 12, 1742 (II)
AYSHATAGHOE
signer to a deed dated Aug., 1737 enclosed in the
proceedings of the councils at Easton. July 21-Aug.
7, 1757
AYSOLICKON
signer to a deed dated Aug., 1737 enclosed in the
proceedings of the councils at Easton. July 21-
Aug. 7, 1757
AYYAKINS
Conestoga of the group known as Connoywes, present at
the councils in Philadelphia. July, 1742