CACAN
signer to the 1736 deed in Philadelphia with the Penn
family concerning the lands in the Susquehannah
country. Aug. 6, 1754
CACANASHACA
place of a council fire among the Shawnee. Aug. 19, 1762
CACHANUAGE
See also CAUGHNAWAGA.
a French Praying Indians village mention in a story
within a speech by Dekanitsore. Feb. 2-9, 1694
CACHAWAIS. See CONOYS.
CACHAWATCHEKY
Shawnee headman given gifts at the councils at Loggstown.
Aug. 11-Sept. 29, 1748; Oct. 15, 1748
CACHAWATKECHA
sent wampum to a council in Philadelphia. Aug. 20, 1755
CACHAWICHEKA
place of the Six Nations sending wampum to councils in
Philadelphia. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
CACHKAWALCHIKY (or COCHAWITCHAKE)
well but not able to attend the councils at Loggstown.
May 18-May 30, 1751; Aug. 12, 1751
his grandson, Catonsima, present at the councils at
Aucquick. Oct. 14, 1754
CACHNAUGE. See CAUGHNAWAGA.
CACHNAWAJA. See CONOYS.
CACHNOORA
Shamokin signer to 1749 deed; enclosed in proceedings of
councils at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7, 1757
CACHQUO
Seneca, present at councils at Lancaster. June, 1744
CACHRADODON
mentioned by Weiser as one of the headmen of the Cayuga.
Oct. 4, 1753
CACHUNWASSE (or TWENTY CANOES)
translated as "20 Canoes"; present at the councils at
Fort Harmar. Jan. 9, 1789
CACHVADODA
Cayuga, present at councils at Lancaster. June, 1744
CACHYACHO. See BRANDT, Abram.
CADARACHQUI (or CADARACQUI; CADARAQUE; KADARACHQUI)
eyes upon Cadarachqui for a council site. Aug. 28, 1695
French buildup discussed. Apr. 29, 1686
French attempt to meet with the Five Nations at
Cadaracqui. Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 1686
report of French provisioning the outpost and the
temptation it would prove to Five Nations. Aug. 30-
Sept. 1, 1686
trading and treating at Cadaracqua discussed. Aug. 30-
Sept. 1, 1686 (II)
French and Praying Indians reported to be amassing here
for attackes on the Mohawks and others. June 24, 1687
Five Nations warned not to go to this place. Aug. 5,
1687
Onondaga forbidden to go there, yet the Officials in
Albany curious about what was happening there and
news of it. Sept. 14, 1687
discussion about French title to it; also report of a
meeting here with the French and Onondagas. Feb. 13,
1688 (II)
Iroquois representatives assert the French have no
right or title to Cadarachqui. Feb. 13, 1688
meeting between Canadgegai and Father Valiant at
Cadarachqui. Feb. 13, 1688
the French buildup at Kadarachqui discussed. June
26-27, 1688
abandoned by the French. Dec. 27, 1689
reference to French actions here. Feb. 25, 1690
Cadaraqui, reference to the paths to Canada near there.
May 3, 1690
indication that the English and the Five Nations would
send a company of 200+ down the Cadaracqui River to
annoy the enemy. June 4, 1691
seek an expedition to go into this area. June 4-9, 1691
rendezvous place for an expedition against the French.
Sept. 2-4, 1691
the discussion of the losses the previous winter. June
6, 1692 (II)
reference to losses at Cadaracqui during the winter of
1691-92. June 6, 1692
report from a French prisoner of the French intentions
to increase the fortifications at Cadaracqui. June
15-July 6, 1693
reports of the French at Cadarachqui. July 25, 1693
discussion of how perfidious the French actions at
Cadaracqui were. Feb. 2-9, 1694
condole blood spilt at Cadarachqui. June 25, 1694
discussion how Cadarachqui will not be rebuilt. Aug.
15-20, 1694
Five Nations will not suffer Cadaracqui to be inhabited
by the French. Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 1695
information that Cadaracqui was to be garrisoned by
the French. Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 1695
discussion of French intentions. July 6, 1695
Cadaracqui discussed and the designs of Canada. Aug. 28,
1695 (II)
French said to be at Cadarachqui. Sept. 4, 1695
possession of Cadarachqui discussed. Sept. 18-19, 1695
word of an expedition against. Mar. 9-12, 1697
resettlement by praying Indians discussed. Sept. 14,
1698
discussion of circumventing Cadaraque. Oct. 8, 1698
Cadaraque messengers coming by this place discussed.
Oct. 21, 1698
mentioned in passing as an example of how the French
can not be trusted. Feb. 4, 1699
reference to Fletcher failing to seize and destroy
Cadaraque when the French had temporarily abandoned
it. Apr. 13, 1699
reference to the French involvement with Cadaracqui.
June 12-16, 1699
French garrison reported at Cadarchqui. Oct. 17, 1700
report of French Indians at Cadarachqui setting out to
fight in Virginia going by way of the Cayuige. Aug.
14-Dec. 1, 1722
French message asking the Mohawk to meet with them at
Cadarachqui, reported to Clinton. June 12-16, 1753
report that half of the Onondaga removed to Osweegachie
on the River Cadaracqui. Aug. 6, 1754
request for intelligence about this place. July 21,
1755
CADARACHQUI LAKE
French vessels reported on the lake (Lake Ontario).
Dec. 4, 1726
Deganatiuchtrage, camping place of the Dowaganhaes, on
the other side of Cadarachqui Lake. Oct. 17, 1700
CADARACHQUI RIVER
reported place of a meeting with Waganhaes. Aug. 28,
1695
Cadaraqui River, discussed in a set of plans. June 6,
1692 (II)
CADARACQUI
Oneroaha requested a french garrison at Cadaracqui.
Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 1695 (II)
Cadaraqui, report of commerce with between Cadaracqui
and Oswego. Nov. 25, 1751
reference to the agreement with the French eighty-one
years before to build a storehouse on Cadaracui lake.
Nov. 17, 1753
CADARARCHQUI
French build up mentioned. 1687
CADARCHQUI
information that Ottawawaes and Dionondadoes to arrive
at Cadaracqui to aid the French cause. June 22, 1691
CADARIANESHE
Oneida, present at councils at Lancaster. July 26, 1748
CADASAQUI. See CADARACHQUI.
CADDEDONAGO
Six Nations, present at councils at Fort Pitt. June 24,
1768
CADGISSO
Cayuga, present at councils in Albany. Aug. 15-20, 1694
CADONDAROSAX
Seneca, present at councils in Albany. Aug. 15-20, 1694
CADOT
provides William Johnson with reports of French activity
among the Indians. Aug. 9, 1769
CADSEDANHUNT
present at a council at Croghan's with the Ohio Seneca.
July 31, 1750
CADSIROCHKA
Seneca, prisoner of the French. Sept. 14, 1698
CADWAAQUI River
reference to promises of assistance unfulfilled. Sept.
4, 1691
CALWALADER, Thomas (or CADWALLADER, Thomas)
See also CADWALDER, Thomas.
present at councils in Philadelphia where proceedings of
councils at the forks of the Muskingham read. Dec. 5,
1764
CADWALDER, Thomas (or CADWALADER, Thomas; CADWALLADER, T.)
present at a council in Philadelphia with Scaroyady.
Nov. 8, 1755 (II) & (III); Nov. 14, 1755
present at council in Philadelphia. Jan. 29, 1756;
Feb. 4, 1756
present at council in Philadelphia with Six Nations.
Feb. 24, 1756; Mar. 3, 1756; Mar. 27, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia, Scaroyady's report.
Apr. 3, 1756
treated Indians attending the council in Philadelphia
who were striken with peripneumongy. Apr. 3, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia, Scaroyady's speech.
Apr. 10, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia, report on the
councils with Scaroyady. Apr. 24, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia, correspondence.
May 5, 1756; June 14, 1756; June 17, 1756; July 20,
1756
council in Philadelphia, Indian council minutes read.
July 23, 1756
meeting with Newcastle in Philadelphia. Oct. 24, 1756
present at councils in Philadelphia in the spring of
1758. Mar. 15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
meeting with Indians in Philadelphia, word of Six Nations.
May 8, 1758
present at councils with Six Nations in Philadelphia.
Aug. 26, 1761
present at conferences in Philadelphia in the summer of
1756. Aug. 7-Dec. 3, 1792
CADWALLADER, Thomas. See CADWALDER, Thomas.
CADWALLANDER, Thomas
reviewed minutes of councils at Easton. Aug. 15, 1761
CAENOESTOERY. See HONONTONCHIONNI.
CAGEAGA (or DOGS AROUND THE FIRE)
translated "Dogs around the fire"; name of Iroquois
individual who signed the treaty of For Harmar. Jan.
9, 1789
CAGHNARAGEYADE (or CANNOCKHERE)
a Mohag Indian who had supplied the rumor of an Iroquois
attack to the French, prompting them to intercept
Tarriha on his mission to release his brother. Dec.
2, 1693
a Maquass deserter, who attempted to war the French.
Feb. 2-9, 1694
CAGHNAWAGA. See CAUGHNAWAGA.
CAGHNAWAGAE. See CAUGHNAWAGA.
CAGHNAWAGCY
present at Congress with Six Nations and Cherokee with
William Johnson to discuss peace. Mar. 7-12, 1768
CAGNEWAGE
a representative of Frontenac which came to deliver
messages at Onondaga to the Five Nations came from
this fortified village. Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 1695
CAGHNAWAGO
identified as French Indians who were said to have sold
their prisoners to Canadians as slaves. Aug. 6, 1754
CAGHNLAGAROTA
condolence offered for him at Onondaga. Nov. 2, 1753
CAGHNLAGAROTE (or CAGHNIAGAGOTA)
his death was condoled at a council at Onondaga.
[Sept. 8-10, 1753]
CAGHSWANGTIOONIS. See KAGHSWONGHTEOONY; RED HEAD.
CAGNEWAGE. See CAUGHNAWAGA.
CAGONGSANIYONG
Six Nations representative, present at councils in
Philadelphia. July 3, 1727
CAGURAGE
Canadian "fort" represented at councils at Onondaga.
Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 1695 (II)
CAHAIADOIRS
Mohawk, named head of their forces, "general". Sept. 9,
1687
CAHICHTODS. See CAKICHTODS.
CAHODYEEOH
Onondaga signer to a 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
CAHUGAS. See CAYUGAS.
CAHUWASEY
Mohawk, present at councils at Carlisle. Oct. 4, 1753
CALADOGHROTIC (or CANAGHQUASSY)
Onondaga, present at councils in Philadelphia with Six
Nations. July 12, 1742 (II)
CALADOGHROTIE (or CANAGHQUSSAY)
Onondaga present at councils in Philadelphia. July, 1742
CAIENGUILYQUOH
Canistoga, present at councils in Philadelphia with Six
Nations. July 12, 1742 (II)
CAIJENQUIRAGOE (or CAJENQUIRAGOE)
See also FLETCHER, Benjamin.
Indian name of Governor Benjamin Fletcher meaning Swift
Arrow. June 15-July 6, 1693
CAIOUGUES. See CAYUGAS.
CAJEHERAI
Cayuga sachem present for a council with Governor
Slaughter. June 2, 1691
CAJEKERAI
Cayuga, present at councils in Albany. June 1, 1691 (II)
CAJENHOD
Five Nations remember when this Oneida was sent by the
French with deceitful messages for Father Millett.
Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 1695
CAJENQUARAHTO
Seneca sachem delayed arrival at councils in Albany.
Sept., 1722
CAJENQUIRAGOE. See FLETCHER, Benjamin.
CAJONHAGO
location of reported salmon fishing. Aug. 6, 1687 (III)
CAJOUGAS. See CAYUGAS.
CAJOUGES. See CAYUGAS.
CAKAKEY
Kichapoe, present at councils at Lancaster. Aug. 12,
1762
CAKANONEKOANOS (or BIG ARM)
also known as Big Arm, Tuteloes Headman, present at the
councils at Easton. Oct. 8, 1758
CAKICHTODA (or CAHICHTODS)
ordered to remove from the Ohio country. Aug. 28, 1732
CAKICHTODS (or CAHICHTODS)
an interpreter who was being discussed in the councils
in Philadelphia. Aug. 25, 1732
CALEGH WANORUM
intention of Six Nations to come to Pennsylvania to
discuss matters of great consequence called "calegh
wanorum". May 8, 1758
CALEOGH
named by Teedyuscung as one of eleven nations in an
alliance against the French. Mar. 15, 1758-Apr. 12,
1760
CALHON. See CALHOUN.
CALHOUN, John C. (or CALHON)
letter to, from P.B. Porter re: Red Jacket's complaints
against J. Parrish, Indian Agent. Sept. 23, 1822
letter to, from Eleazer Williams re: treaties between
Menominees and New York Indians (1821 & 1822). Dec.
27, 1822
Secretary of War. Speech to Oneida, Tuscarora, Seneca,
Oneida and Stockbridge Indians re: treaty with
Menominees. Oct. 27, 1823
Secretary of War. Letter from, to Jasper Parrish,
Indian agent re: treaty concluded between Senecas
and John Greig and Henry B. Gibson, private agreement,
does not need United States legislative sanction.
Feb. 17, 1824
a number of pieces of correspondence included in the
attached documents to the Treaty with the Menominee
concerning the removal of Indians from New York.
Feb. 8, 1831
CALISTROIS, Michel (or CALLIHOO)
Chief of Michel's Band. Accepted terms of treaty number
of six (Canada). Sept. 8, 1878
CALLENDER
letter discussed. Oct. 4, 1753
trader in the Ohio country warning against conditions
there. Nov. 14, 1753
CALLENDER, William
Quaker petition to give presents at Easton. July 15,
1757
CALLIERES, Louis-Hector de (or DE COLLIER)
criticism of the underhanded dealings of the Governor
of Canada. May 16, 1698
advance message being sent to the Governor of Canada to
stay in Mont Reall to receive an embassy from the Five
Nations and New York. Oct. 8, 1698
news of Callieres becoming Governor at the death of
Frontenac. Dec. 26, 1698
Governor of Canada succeeding Frontenac, being sent
belts of wampum by the Onnondagas and Oneidas. Mar.
21, 1699
sent five belts of Wampum to the Five Nations. Apr.
20-21, 1699
CALLIHOO, Michel. See CALISTROIS.
CALOCWAASA
signed a letter from the Senecas, Oneidas, Onondagas,
Tuscarora and Stockbridge Indians to the President of
the United States, informing him that the council
fire has been rekindled at Onondaga. Sept. 29, 1812
CALUMET
a pipe smoked at a meeting of the Six Nations and
Cherokees with William Johnson at Fort Johnson.
Sept. 15-20, 1757
pipes sent from the Dowaganhaes to the Seneca country.
Sept. 29, 1715
Twightwees with a Calumet covered with wampum passed
into an alliance with Six Nations at Lancaster. July
26, 1748
calumets were smoked at meeting at Woods Edge, about
three miles from Shenopin's Town (Delaware), by
commissioners and Delawares proceeding to council at
Logstown. May 28-June 13, 1752
reference to the passing of the Calumet. Apr. 16, 1755
used in an illustration by Teedyuscung at Easton. July
30, 1756
pipe smoked at councils at Easton. Aug. 3, 1757 (II)
pipe of peace being passed in a council in Pittsburg in
Sept., 1759. Mar. 12, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
pipe passed as the councils in Pittsburg in fall of
1759. Mar. 12, 1759-Apr. 12, 1760
a Shawnee chief at conferences at Fort Pitt ordered a
calumet to be lighted, and all smoked. Apr. 6-12,
1760
Teedyuscung's use of the pipe as well as wampum to
secure promises within treaty negociations; councils
at Philadelphia in the spring of 1758. Apr. 12, 1760
CALUMENT & A WING
caluments are smoked at meeting at Woods Edge, about
three miles from Shenopin's Town (Delawares) by
commissioners from Virginia proceeding to council at
Logstown. May 28-June 13, 1752
given to William Johnson by the Cherokees at a meeting
at Fort Johnson. July 21, 1758
CALVERT, Benedict
present at councils at Lancaster. June 30, 1744
present at Treaty at Lancaster. July 2, 1744
CALVERT, Charles
Coursey meets with Oneidas on behalf of Charles Lord
Baltimore. July 21, 1677
CALVERT, Charles: LORD OF BALTIMORE & MARYLAND. See
CHARLES, LORD OF BALTIMORE & MARYLAND.
CALVIL, Thomas, Colonel
present at the councils at Lancaster. July 24, 1744
CALVIN, B.
copied President's approval of Treaty of Last Sale 1821
mentioned in Thomas Dean's journal. Aug. 26-Sept. 13,
1824
CALVIN, Stephen
interpreter, present at councils at Burlington. Aug.
7, 1758
Delaware interpreter for councils at Easton. Oct. 8,
1758
an Indian school master in West Jersey, present at
councils at Easton. Oct. 11, 1758
present at councils at Easton. Oct. 19, 1758; Oct. 21,
1758
CAMACHKOE
Mohawk, present at councils in Albany. Aug. 1, 1678
CAMP, Samuel G.I.D.
surgeon, witness to the Treaty at Camp Holmes. Aug. 24,
1835
CAMP HOLMES, TREATY AT
treaty with the Commanche, Wichita, Cherokee, Muscogee,
Choctaw, Osage, Seneca, and Quapaw at Camp Holmes on
the Eastern border of the Grand Prairie near the
Canadian River in the Muscogee Nation. Aug. 24, 1835
CAMPBELL
a Lieutenant in Gage's Regiment, who attended the Treaty
at Detroit. Sept. 9-17, 1761
Commander at Detroit. At Treaty at Detroit. Sept.
9-17, 1761
CAMPBELL, Alexander
signed the Treaty of Fort Stanwix. Oct. 22, 1784
Secretary to the Commissioners of Indian Affairs from
the United States at Treaty at Fort Stanwix. Oct. 23,
1784
CAMPBELL, Dunckan
present at councils in Albany. Oct. 17, 1700
a Lieutenant Colonel of the 17th Regiment. Wrote a
letter to William Johnson re: Council at Onondaga.
Oct. 25, 1763
CAMPBELL, Joseph
present for a speech by Jonathan the Deer, Mohawk
distressed by warrior indebtedness to traders. Nov.
15, 1753
CAMPBELL, William
present at speech given by Jonathan the Deer, Mohawk.
Nov. 15, 1753
CAMPO, Louis
a Frenchman, whose loyalties to the British are
questioned by William Johnson. Nov. 24, 1764
CANAASTICAET
Cayuga woman, prisoner of the French. Sept. 14, 1698
CANACARADUCHQUA. See CANAGARADOUGHQUA.
CANACHKOE
first Castle Mohawk sachem present at Council at Albany.
Jul. 20-Aug. 22, 1677
CANACHQUAEESON
Oneida headman hired by Weiser to deliver condolence
lamintations during council at Onondaga. Aug. 12, 1751
CANACHQUASEY (or NICHOLAS)
named by Weiser as one of the headmen of the Mohawks.
Oct. 4, 1753
CANACHQUAYESON
See also WILLIAM.
mentioned by Weiser as one of the headman of the Oneida.
Oct. 4, 1753
CANACHYNDIA
Oneida sachem present at Council at Albany. July 20-
Aug. 22, 1677 (II)
Oneida sachem at meeting with Coursey. July 21, 1677
CANACHYRDIA
Oneida, present at councils with Coursey in Albany.
July 21-Aug. 22, 1677 (II)
CANADA CREEK
mentioned in the boundary descriptions for the boundary
line of 1765. Nov. 5, 1768
CANADAGAIA (or CANADAGAI; CANADAGAYEA; JOHANNES)
See also CANADAGAYE.
said to be an Indian from Oghquary, on attendance roll
for the Albany Conference.
Mohawk (Lower Village) speaker at the Albany Conference.
Aug. 6, 1754
Chief Sachem of the Bear Tribe of the Mohawks. Served
as a speaker for the Mohawk at a meeting of the Mohawk
with William Johnson at Mount Johnson. June 15, 1755
Chief Sachem of the Lower Mohawk Castle. Sent a
memorandum via three warriors to William Johnson.
Aug. 8, 1755
sent a memorandum to William Johnson Re: attempts of
William Shirley to recruit Six Nations warriors for
Niagara expedition. Aug. 8, 1755
"A Mohawk chief" who served as speaker for William
Johnson at an Indian conference at Fort Johnson. Feb.
2-27, 1756
speaker for the Six Nations to the River Indians at a
meeting at Fort Johnson. May 28, 1756
speaker for the Mohawks at a meeting with William
Johnson at Fort Johnson. [May 30-June 1, 1756]
CANADAGARA
speaker for Six Nations, from Mohawk Lower Castle. July
22, 1754
CANADAGAYA. See HANS.
CANADAGAYE
See also CANADAGAIA.
Lower Mohawk, present at an interview with William
Johnson. Sept. 10, 1756
CANADAGAYE, James
present at a meeting of the Mohawks with the Albany
Corporation at Johnson Hall. Dec. 21, 1773
CANADAGAYON
noted for speaking, named by Weiser as one of the headmen
of the Mohawk. Oct. 4, 1753
CANADEGOWUS
Oneida Indian of the Bear Clan who signed a deed for a
tract of land from the Oneidas to the New England
Indians (Brotherton). Oct. 4, 1774
CANADGEGAI
account of a conversation taking place between this
Onnontaga Captain and a French Priest name "aliant".
Feb. 13, 1688
Onnondaga Sachem present in Albany at a council with
Governor Slaughter. June 2, 1691
CANADGOGAI
Onondaga captain, reported in a meeting with Madam
Toulon at Cadarachqui. Feb. 13, 1688 (II)
CANADGOQUAI
Onondaga, present at councils at Albany. Aug. 15-20,
1694
CANADIAN INDIANS
reported in attacks on the Connecticut River. Nov. 30,
1745
CANADIES, Moses
present at a council in Philadelphia. Aug. 18, 1755
CANADIORHA
Chief Sachem of Canajohary, present at a meeting at
Canajohary. Re: Canajohary Patent. Mar. 10, 1763
CANADOGHARY
Cayuga, present at councils in Philadelphia with Six
Nations. July 12, 1742 (II)
CANADSOCHERE
Onondaga, present at councils in Albany. Oct. 17, 1700
CANADYORA
present at councils with the Mohawks in Philadelphia.
Jan. 20, 1755
CANAGARADOUGHQUA (or BRAND; BRANTD; CANACARADUCHQUA)
Canacaraduchqua or Brand, named by Weiser as one of the
headmen of the Mohawks. Oct. 4, 1753
present at the Albany Conference; said to be from
Oghquary. Aug. 6, 1754
CANAGARADUNCKA
Chief Sachem. Present at a meeting at Canajohary. Re:
Canajohary Patent. Mar. 10, 1763
CANAGHGUASSE. See LYDIUS' SON.
CANAGHGUASSE
Indian name of John Henry Lydius' son. July 28, 1756
CANAGHKO
Mohawk who signed a deed, granting land on the Normans
Kill to Jan Hendricksen van Baal. July 18, 1672
CANAGHKONJE (or KANACHKONJE)
messages carried by this messenger discussed. June 9,
1697
CANAGHKONJI. See HONONTONCHIONNI.
CANAGHQUASSY. See CAIADOGHROTIO.
CANAGHQUAYESON (or CANAGHQUAESON; CANAGHQUAYEESON;
CONOCHQUIESA)
See also CANAHQUIESO; CONOGHQUIESON; KANAGHGWEAYA.
speaker for the Oneidas at a meeting of the Mohawk,
Oneida and Tuscarora with William Johnson at Fort
Johnson. Dec. 26, 1755
speaker for the Oneida at a private meeting of the
Oneida with William Johnson at an Indian conference
at Fort Johnson. Feb. 2-27, 1756
"a Chief Sachem of Oneida" at a meeting with William
Johnson at Fort Johnson. He served as speaker for the
Oneida. May 20, 1756
Oneida, part of a condolence ceremony at Onondaga. Sept.
10, 1756
Oneida sachem, served as speaker for the Oneida at a
meeting at Fort Johnson. Sept. 15-20, 1757
"One Oneida Sachem." Met with George Croghan at German
Flats. Dec. 3, 1757
speaker for the Indians at an Indian conference at
Fort Johnson. [Mar. 11-14, 1758]
an Oneida chief who delivered an invitation to an
Onondaga congress to William Johnson from the Six
Nations. Apr. 26, 1758
speaker for the Oneida and Tuscarora at a meeting of
Oneidas and Tuscaroras with William Johnson at
Burnetsfield. July 7, 1761
spoke at the Treaty at Johnson Hall. Apr. 21-28, 1762
Kanaghgweaya, signed Treaty of Oneida with New York
State. Sept. 22, 1788
CANAGHQUSSAY. See CAIADOGHROTIC.
CANAGHSADIRHO
See also THOMAS.
attended the Albany Conference; said to be from Oghquary.
Aug. 6, 1754
CANAGIOAI
speaker at councils in Albany. Oct. 19, 1695
CANAGRUNKO (or SETH, Junior)
attended Albany Conference, identified as a Mohawk from
Onunwara. Aug. 6, 1754
CANAHATCH
See also LAST NIGHT.
Nanticoke and Conoy, present at councils at Lancaster.
Aug. 14, 1762
CANAHOGUE
a creek entering Lake Oswego designated as a boundary
in a treaty designating beaver hunting territories.
Sept. 14, 1726
CANAHQUIESO
See also CANAGHQUAYESON.
signed Treaty at Fort Stanwix. Nov. 5, 1768
CANAJACHONAH (or BROKEN KETTLE; CANAJACHREESERA)
Broken Kettle; sookesman for Ohio Seneca at a council at
Croghan's. July 31, 1750
said to have met with Captain Cressap. July 31, 1750
mentioned by Weiser as one of the headmen of the Seneca
in the Ohio country. Oct. 4, 1753
CANAJACHREESERA. See CANAJACHONAH.
CANAJANAWE
Cayuga, present at councils in Albany. June 1, 1691 (II)
Cayuga Sachem present at a council with Governor
Slaughter. June 2, 1691
CANAJARCA (or CONAJARCA)
from Cuscuskie, present at councils at Loggstown. Named
as Six Nations headman-Conajarca. May 18-May 30, 1751;
Aug. 12, 1751
CANAJOHALY
signed a letter from the Seneca, Oneida, Onondaga,
Tuscarora, and Stockbridge Indians to the President of
the United States, informing him that the council fire
has been rekindled at Onondaga. Sept. 29, 1812
CANAJOHARIE
Mohawk complaints of farmers living at Canajoharie. Nov.
30, 1745
CANAJOHARY (or CANAJOHARRE; CHONOJOHARE; CONAJOHAREE;
CONAJOHARRA; CONNAJAHARIE; CONNOJAHARY; CONNOJOHERE)
a Mohawk village. Indians of, were present at
proceedings at Johnson Hall. Re: Kayaderosseras
Patent. Sept. 20, 1768
Indians of Canajoherie at councils in Albany. Jan. 17,
1745
complaints of Mohawks about farmers at Canajoherii.
Oct. 5-14, 1745
lands in this place charged by the Mohawks as taken by
land fraud. June 12-16, 1753
Indians of, went to New York City for a council with the
Governor of New York. June 13, 1753
Weiser meeting with Indians of Canajohary about a future
council at Johnson's. Sept. 2, 1753
complaints of Indians of Chonojohare castle to the rum
traders of Oswego at the Albany Conference. Aug. 6,
1754
Indians of, present at a conference at Fort Johnson where
they had a private meeting with William Johnson. Feb.
2-27, 1756
Indians of, present at conference at Fort Johnson. Name
replacement for one sachem killed at the battle at
Lake George. Have a private meeting with William
Johnson. Feb. 27-29, 1756
Indians of, complain about the garrison at Fort Hendrick.
Sept. 27, 1756
the Indians of, desire removal of garrison at Fort
Hendrick, and request that the garrison be replaced by
local militia. They threaten not to supply "Young
Men" for war parties in the spring. Feb. 7, 1757
the Indians of, apologize to William Johnson for
apparently giving him the wrong impression at their
previous meeting with him (Feb. 7, 1757). They claim
that they are firm in the English interest. Feb. 13,
1757
Indians of, present at meeting at Fort Johnson and Lower
Mohawk Castle. Aug. 28-29, 1757
Indians of, present at meeting at Fort Johnson. June 24-
July 1, 1758
dispute over deed to land claimed by Eve Pickard. [1765]
a number of Mohawks of Canajohary grant William Johnson
and his associates a tract of land near the Canajohary
Castle. May 22, 1769
CANAJOHARY PATENT
deed of land to Philip Livingston, Abraham Van Hoorne,
William Provoust, and Mary Burnett. Feb. 16, 1729/30
letter from John Tabor Kempe to William Johnson. Re:
Canajohary Patent. Feb. 7, 1763
letter from William Johnson to John Tabor Kempe.
Johnson said that neither he nor the Indians know of
any release. Feb. 18, 1763
quit claim releasing lands granted to Livingston, Van
Hoorne, Provoost and Burnet. Nov. 22, 1763
proceedings of council at Johnson Hall. Re:
Kayaderosseras Patent and Canajohary Patent. Sept. 20,
1768
CANAKEDEA
a village (temporary) of Senecas on the Genesee River.
July 25, 1813 (I)
CANADAIGUA
supplement to Treaty at Buffalo Creek (July, 1788) signed
at Canandaigua. Aug. 4, 1789
CANANDAIGUA, TREATY AT (or KONONDAIGUA)
land was ceded by the Seneca to Oliver Phelps. Payment
has not been received. Sept. 26, 1810
letter from Israel Chapin to Oliver Phelps. Re:
assembly of Indians at Canandaigua. Number given
(1500). Chapin writes that he has secured a deed in
Phelps' name. (Is this a deed to Indian lands?)
Oct. 13, 1794
CANANDAIGUA, TREATY AT
Timothy Pickering wrote a testimonial of the Seneca,
Little Billy's disposition at the Treaty of Canandaigua.
Nov. 16, 1794
ratification of. Jan. 21, 1795
mentioned in the memorials presented to congress by the
New York Indians protesting the Treaty with the
Menominee concerning lands needed for the removal of
New York Indians. Feb. 8, 1831
CANARHAGWNE
Oneida, present at councils in Albany. May 16, 1698
CANASATAGO. See CANASATEGO.
CANASATEEGO
See also CANASATEGO.
spokesman for Six Nations at councils at Lancaster.
June 25-July 3, 1744
CANASATEGO (or CANASATAGO; CANASATIEGO; CANASSATEGO;
CANASTEGO; CANASTOTEGO; CONASATIEGO)
See also CANASATEEGO.
Canasatago present at councils in Philadelphia concerning
the sale of the Susquehannah country. July 2, 1742
present at councils in Philadelphia. July 5, 1742;
July 7, 1742
present at councils in Philadelphia (asked gifts be
taken away so "they won't be lost" while negotiation
for Susquehannah region continued). July 6, 1742
present at a council and dinner for Six Nations. July 8,
1742 (II)
present at a council in Philadelphia; leaves his
comments and deliberation open to further consideration.
July 10, 1742
present at a council in Philadelphia; publically
chastizes the Delawares for not abandoning the lands
east of the Delawares as they had agreed. July 12,
1742
on the list of those present in Philadelphia. July 12,
1742 (II)
Tatami's petition to live among the whites referred to
Canasatego for Six Nations approval of the matter.
Nov. 20, 1742
Onondaga, present at councils at Lancaster. June, 1744
given the copy of the deed to lands ceded away at the
councils at Lancaster. June 22-July 4, 1744
offering toasts to the health of the three governors.
June 22-July 4, 1744
signed release of Six Nations lands in Virginia. July 2,
1744
signed release of Six Nations land in Virginia
(Cenasatiego). July 2, 1744 (II)
one of the spokesmen at the councils at Lancaster;
pressed the argument of lands gain by conquest would
be deeded over only if the boundaries would truely be
honored by the English. July 24, 1744
accounts for the visit to Canada and reported to Weiser
at Oswego. Jan. 17, 1745
present at councils at Albany, returns wampum. Oct.
5-14, 1745
spokesman for a council at Shamokin with Weiser. Aug.
16, 1749
council with Weiser reluctantly held at Onondaga several
days after Canasatego's death; Weiser relates what the
fate of his wampum was. Oct. 11, 1750
word about his death received. May 11, 1751
Weiser offers condolence for. Aug. 12, 1751
present at Treaty at Lancaster. May 28-June 13, 1752
Onondaga signer to a deed releasing lands in 1749;
enclosed in the proceedings of the councils at Easton,
July 21-Aug. 7, 1757
CANASATAGY. See CANASSIDAGA.
CANASSATEGO. See CANASATEGO.
CANASSIDAGA (or CANASATAGY)
a Seneca village, "west of Seneca Lake". June 12, 1758
Canasatagy, main Seneca village, word from the Ohio
country brought to Philadelphia via this village.
May 8, 1758
CANASTAGIONE. See CANASTAGUIONE.
CANASTAGUIONE (or CANASTAGIONE)
outpost here mentioned. June 6, 1692 (II)
outpost to be garrisoned by the British against the
French. June 6, 1692
discussion about building a stone fortification at
Canastagione. Apr. 14-May 7, 1699
CANASTEGO. See CANASATEGO.
CANASTOTEGO. See CANASATEGO.
CANATALE
signed a letter from the Seneca, Oneida, Onondaga,
Tuscarora and Stockbridge Indians to the Presidnet of
the United States, informing him that the council fire
had been rekindled at Onondaga. Sept. 29, 1812
CANATCHIOWANCY
Owendots, born in Mohawk country; present at councils at
Carlisle. Oct. 4, 1753
CANATSIAGAYE
present at the Albany Conference; said to be from
Onondago. Aug. 6, 1754
CANAUOOGOE
Onondaga 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
CANAWA
at the mouth of the Canawa; one of the three locations
the Ohio Indians wanted British traders. Oct. 3,
1753 (I)
CANAWAAGO. See CONEWANGO.
CANAWATA, Charlon
"the principal Chief of the Iroquois at the Lake of Two
Mountains," served as speaker at a council at
Caughnawaga. Oct. 5, 1827
CANAWATO
signer to the 1736 deed from the Six Nations to the Penn
family concerning lands in the Susquehannah country.
Aug. 6, 1754
CANAYWAGOES
actions in the Ohio country discussed. Nov. 17, 1753
CANDAGCH
signer to a deed where Six Nations relinquishing lands
east to the Delaware River; enclosed in the
proceedings of the councils at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7,
1757
CANDAGEH
signer of the 1736 deed in Philadelphia with the Penn
Family concerning lands in the Susquehannah country.
Aug. 6, 1734
CANE,
a Captain, who met the Indians at Lancaster for a
conference at Harris Ferry, Lancaster. Mar. 29-May 21,
1757
CANEADWARIO
Oneida, present at councils in Albany. June 1, 1691 (II)
Oneida Sachem present in Albany at a council with
Governor Slaughter. June 2, 1691
CANECHWADEERON
Onondaga signer to a deed in 1749; enclosed in the
proceedings of the councils at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7,
1757
CANEGHSADAGEY
an Adirondack chief of the village of Caneghsadagey was
invited to a meeting at Caughnawaga by Daniel Claus.
June 2, 1762
CANEHECATT
Cajouges who attended Council at Albany. July 20-Aug.
22, 1677
CANEHEEATT
Cayuga, present at councils in Albany. July 20-Aug. 22,
1677 (II)
CANEICHODON
Mohawk, present at councils at Lancaster. July 26, 1748
CANELLEREI
Cayuga woman, prisoner of the French. Sept. 14, 1698
CANENTHAVE
Oneida sachem present at Council at Albany. July 20-
Aug. 22, 1677
CANESSEDAGE
a representative of Frontenac to the Five Nations came
from this fortified village. Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 1695
CANESTAGIE, Jacob
a Mohawk, who supposedly "sold" a piece of land to Peter
Brower. [Dec. 21-22, 1773]
CANICHKOMIE
Oneida, present at councils in Albany. Oct. 17, 1700
CANIDONAY
said to be the location of the Seneca doorway. Feb. 25,
1690
CANIENGERA
Seneca, prisoner of the French. Sept. 14, 1698
CANIGAATT. See WHITE MINGO.
CANIQUANO
Oneida, present at councils in Albany. Aug. 15-20, 1694
CANISICKTOO
a Sachem present at meeting of Onondagas with an agent
from the colony of Virginia. Nov. 1, 1679
CANISTHIO. See CANESTIO; KANESTIA; KANESTIO.
CANIYEANS
a Seneca, who served as speaker at a meeting of the
Senecas with William Johnson at Fort Johnson. Mar. 25,
1758
CANIYENKE (or TEYEONDANAGO)
name of a lower Mohawk village mentioned at a council in
Philadelphia. Mar. 27, 1756
CANJAQUOA
killed by the French, Croghan offered condolence. Aug.
12, 1751
CANNANTHAERA
Oneida sachem at meeting with Coursey. July 21, 1677
CANNASATEGO
present at councils in Lancaster; Onondaga. June 30,
1744
CANNASORA
said to be a speaker for thirty years, described as a
spy, Onondaga. Oct. 16, 1721
CANNASTEGO
chief speaker at the treaty in Philadelphia, Onondaga.
July, 1742
CANNAWALOE
Six Nations representative, present at councils in
Philadelphia. July 3, 1727
CANNEWAUNGH
present at council at Pittsburgh. Jan. 3-8, 1759 (I) &
(II)
CANNIBALISM
kettles presented so to boil flesh and drink blood.
Sept. 10, 1756
Six Nations expressed little fear of the French for they
had eaten their flesh. Aug. 25, 1732
incident of cannibalism described. July 5, 1742
reference to the famine among the Senecas and a situation
of cannibalism resorted to. July 6, 1742
report of cannibalism. Apr. 2, 1757
CANNIENGEERA
named to be a messenger to Canada. June 12-16, 1699
CANNISSOONE. See HONONTONCHIONNI.
CANNOCKHERE. See CAGHNARAGEYADE.
CANNODGUYATT
sachem otherwise unidentified representing the Six
Nations at Fort Pitt. Aug. 12-15, 1760
CANNONDANDAW
See also CANONDONDAWE.
chief sachem of the Mohawk village of Tionondoge. He
signed a deed granting land called the Saratoga Patent
to Cornelis van Dyck, Jan Jansen Bleecker, Pieter
Philipsen Schuyler and Johannes Wendel. July 26, 1683
CANNONDENDAW
See also CANONDONDAWE.
present at Council at Albany. July 20-Aug. 22, 1677 (II)
thanks Maryland for release of his sons. July 20-Aug.
22, 1677
a Mohawk sachem who was present at a council at Albany.
July 30-Aug. 6, 1684
CANNONDONDAWE
Mohawk speaker, from the "third" village; present at
councils in Albany with Coursey. July 21-Aug. 22,
1677 (II)
Mohawk, present at councils in Albany. July 31, 1684
CANNOSORE. See DEKANITSORE.
CANNOSSOE. See DEKANISSORE.
CANNOYIOS. See NANTICOKES.
CANOCHAQWNE
Oneydas sachem present at a council in Albany. May 16,
1698
CANOES
need for canoes discussed. Jan. 20, 1690
need for canoes to be ready. July 6, 1695
CANOGARGHERI (or GEORGE, Hans)
Oneida, present at councils at Lancaster. Aug. 14, 1762
CANONDAGHKIRA
suspected owner of belts of wampum sent to the new
Governor of Canada upon the death of Frontenac. Dec.
26, 1698
CANONDONDAWE
See also CANNONDANDAW; CANNONDENDAW.
Mohawks thank Maryland for the release of some of. July
20-Aug. 22, 1677
Mohawk, present at councils with Pynchon. Nov. 9-10,
1680
a Mohawk sachem who was present at a council at Albany.
July 30-Aug. 6, 1684
CANONDONDAWO
Mohawk sachem of Tionondogo, reported dead at councils
at Albany. Apr. 5, 1687
CANOSODAGA
French Praying Indian village where the father of
Cohensiowanne was kept prisoner. Feb. 3-6, 1699
CANOSSADERO (or KONASSADERO)
named by D. Wessel as the master of Father Millett
(captured as a prisoner and incorporated into the
family of Gannassatiron). Aug. 5-19, 1693
spokesman for the Oneidas on Aug. 16, 1693 to D. Wessel
explaining how an Oneida named Tarriha tries to
exchange a French prisoner for his brother in
captivity by the French. Apparently the Governor of
Canada sent back a belt of peace, but the man Tarriha
was "the same as before." Aug. 5-19, 1693
CANOSSIOONE. See HONONTONCHIONNI.
CANOSSIOONE
name for the whole house of the Five Nations. Sept. 28,
1697 (II)
CANOSSOONE
reference made to the whole house. Sept. 28, 1697 (II)
CANOUIHAR
Oneida, present at councils with Coursey in Albany.
July 21-Aug. 22, 1677 (II)
CANOWAROGHERE (or CANOWAROOKARY; KANAWALCHALE)
Canowarookary, site of a general council of Six Nations;
not far from Canasatagy, the chief town of the Senecas,
statements of Six Nations neutrality in the conflict
between England and France. May 8, 1758
CANOWAROOKARY. See CANOWAROGHERE.
CANSE, Hendrick
present at councils in Albany. Oct. 19, 1695
CANSSODAG
"fort" represented at councils at Onondaga, Canadian.
Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 1695 (II)
CANTARATEROO
present as a signer for the Senecas at the Treaty of
Greenville. July 22, 1814
CANTARAYHENGRAT
Six Nations representative, present at councils in
Philadelphia. July 3, 1727
CANUCHRACAYINK
present at a council in Philadelphia. Aug. 22, 1755
CANUNDSHAW
a Seneca granted lands in the forty-eight mile square
tract at Lewistown. Sept. 29, 1817
CANUNOSK
a Tuscarora who was named as one to be brought in as
prisoner by the Tuscarora in preliminary articles of
peace between Tuscarora and North Carolina. Nov. 25,
1712
CANUSKAKO. See KANUSKAGO.
CANUSTA, Abraham
headman of Conajohary, met with Weiser; asked to meet
later at Johnson's. Sept. 2, 1753
listed by Weiser as one of the leading Mohawks. Oct. 4,
1753
CANUTSHINOUGROONAW
one of the nations conquered by Six Nations. June 25-
July 3, 1744
CANWORHA
Seneca, present at councils in Albany. June 1, 1691 (II)
Seneca Sachem present in Albany at a council with
Governor Slaughter. June 2, 1691
CANYASE
a Mohawk principle chief who had met with Newcastle.
Oct. 24, 1756
CANYENQUIHQUOA
See also UNATA: Jonathan.
present at councils at Carlisle, identified as Mohawk.
Oct. 4, 1753
CANYHAAG
Tuscaroras, present at councils at Philadelphia with Six
Nations. July 12, 1742 (II)
CANYINGOES. See MOHAWKS.
CAP. See ANONGHSHOATA.
CAP, C.L.
Lieutenant United States Army under his name; signer to
the treaty with the tribes of Ohio held on the Miami.
Sept. 29, 1817
CAPE BRETON
military success for England at Cape Breton. July 11-12,
1758
CAPE BRITON
report of scalps being taken to Cape Briton. July 22,
1754
CAPE FEARS INDIANS
said to be in an alliance with Six Nations. Nov. 25,
1751
CAPTAIN BULL. See BULL.
CAPTAIN HAINER. See THANATHAREA.
CAPTAIN JOHN
See also DEGHHATKAGHTONS; LAOPEHNAN.
a Mohawk who spoke at the Council at Kingston imploring
the British not to desert them as they did the Six
Nations when they to Canada in the last war. Mar. 18,
1794
a Conestoga Indian who was present at a conference at
Harris Ferry, Lancaster. Mar. 29-May 21, 1757; Apr.
1-May 10, 1757
signer of a deed being disputed at the councils at
Easton. July 21-Aug. 7, 1757
discussed at councils at the forks of the Muskingham.
Dec. 5, 1764
CAPTAIN PETER
See also OWISTOGAH.
signed a plea to peace and friendship, presented at
Easton. Oct. 13, 1758
Chief Orator of Oneida, Wisconsin who signed a broadside
in defense of Eleazar Williams. July 18, 1826
CAPTAIN WILLIAM
Seneca, present at councils at Aucquick. Oct. 14, 1754
on behalf of those Tuscaroras from whom property was
stolen, addressed the United States Indian Agent
[Erastus Granger] with a statement of the property
stolen. Oct. 11, 1810
CAPULOID
Oneida messenger, present at councils at Onondaga. Jan.
31-Feb. 4, 1695 (II)
CAR, Onus
signed a letter from the Seneca, Oneida, Onondaga,
Tuscarora, and Stockbridge Indians to the President of
the United States, informing him that the council fire
had been rekindled at Onondaga. Onus Car was
apparently an Indian chief or warrior. Sept. 29, 1812
CARACHAWUNG
Seneca, present at councils in Albany. Aug. 15-20, 1694
CARACHKINDIE
See also CARACHKONDIE.
Onondaga, present at councils in Albany. June 1, 1691
(II); Aug. 15-20, 1694
CARACHKO
name given to the king of England. (July 19, 1701)
CARACHKONDIE
See also CARACHKINDIE.
Onondaga sachem present at meeting of Onondagas with an
agent from colony of Virginia. Nov. 1, 1679
Onondaga spokesman at councils with Henry Coursey in
Albany. July 21-Aug. 22, 1677 (II)
present at a council in Albany with Governor Slaughter.
June 2, 1691
CARACHKONTIE
Onondaga, present at the councils in Albany. July
17-19, 1709
CARAGKO
said to be dead. Mar. 7, 1689
CARELL, Thomas
name on a 1749 deed; enclosed in the proceedings of
councils at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7, 1757
CARHACAWYIUT
Canistoga, present at councils in Philadelphia with Six
Nations. July 12, 1742 (II)
CARIGHWAGE
a Tuscarora sachem who reported to William Johnson on
Governor Shirley (of Massachusetts) offering the Six
Nations Indians money if they would join the Niagara
expedition. July 27, 1755
CARIGNAN-SALIÈRES REGIMENT
dispatched to fight the Iroquois (1664). 1655-[1687]
CARIONJACKDADHE
Seneca, present at councils in Albany. June 1, 1691 (II)
CARIONJAHDADHE
Seneca sachem present in Albany in a council with
Governor Slaughter. June 2, 1691
CARISTASIE
Maquase, messenger to the Onondagas. Dec. 27, 1689
CARISTIE
letter from Caristie to D. Wessells mentioned. Apr. 29,
1688
CARLETON, Sir Guy
supports Abenaki efforts to remain in residence at St.
Regis. [Aug. 21, 1769]; [Aug. 25, 1769]
ordered Daniel Claus to be present with some of the
principal men of Caughnawaga at the fixing of a
boundary line. Oct. 3, 1770
ordered Council at Niagara. n.d. (after July, 1777)
promised to restore Mohawk Indian Villages in Quebec in
return for support to king. Apr. 7, 1779
letter from, to Frederick Haldimand re: movements of
French troops enclosed in. July 3, 1783
CARLISLE
meeting at Carlisle delivering wampum. Nov. 17, 1753
named at councils at forks of Muskingham as a place where
prisoners could be returned. Dec. 5, 1764
CARLISLE BELT
six figures representing the union of the Six Nations,
England, Delaware, Shawnee, Twightwees, and Owendots.
Oct. 2, 1753
CARLISLE, COUNCILS AT
Richard Peters account of councils at Carlisle
transferred. Aug. 7, 1753
preliminaries to the councils at Carlisle. Sept. 21,
1753
council proceedings. Oct. 1, 1753; Oct. 2, 1753; Oct.
3, 1753 (I) & (II); Oct. 4, 1753
report of the Peters-Norris-Franklin commission to
Carlisle. Nov. 14, 1753
councils at Carlisle discussed. Nov. 15, 1753
councils discussed in letter from Hamilton to Dinwiddie.
Nov. 16, 1753
mention of the councils. Feb. 13, 1754
goods promised at Carlisle delivered at councils at
Loggstown. Jan. 12-Feb. 3, 1754; Feb. 20, 1754
account of councils at Carlisle in Provisional Council
proceedings. Jan. 29, 1756
report of a meeting on the 19th of January at Carlisle,
but the proceedings not included in the record. Jan.
29, 1756
report of the success of Scarrooyady and Montour to the
Pennsylvania Provisional councils concerning councils
at Carlisle. Feb. 4, 1756
CARLYLE, John, Major
present at councils at Winchester. Nov. 17, 1753
CAROGHUONANTOCU
Cayuga, present at councils in Philadelphia. Mar. 30,
1762
CAROJADGOGEE
Oneida, sent as a messenger. July 17-19, 1709
CAROLINA
part of the covenant chain, renewed. Sept. 14, 1698
discussion of the fact that Carolina could more easily
service the trade with the Shateras (Toteros),
Twichtwichs (Miamis), and the Diwaganhas (Outawas).
Apr. 13, 1699
difficulties ending war between Five Nations and the
Catawbas. Sept. 29, 1715
league with Virginia and Carolina discussed. n.d.(June
13-17, 1717)
complaints of Carolina against the Five Nations. Dec. 4,
1726
threats against the people of Carolina by the Commander
of Detroit. Nov. 17, 1753
CARONDOWANNE
an Oneida sachem, who rose in a council at Albany to say
that the Five Nations do not speak with one voice on
the issue of how to get Five Nations prisoners back
from Canada. Feb. 3-6, 1699
CARPENTER, Mingo
signed the treaty with the mixed band of Senecas and
Shawnees at Lewistown. July 20, 1831
signed the treaty with the Seneca and Shawnee at Cowskin
River. Dec. 29, 1832
signed the Treaty at Camp Holmes. Aug. 24, 1835
CARRUGHIAGHRAGHQUY
Captain of Seneca, present at councils in Philadelphia.
July, 1742
CARRYING THE BASKET
a Seneca named in the land grant division of thirty
thousand acres on the Sandusky River. Sept. 29, 1817
CARRYING THE NEWS. See REWAUYEATO.
CARTER, Robert
listed as being present at a meeting in Williamsburg in
November of 1722 where the issue of passports was
discussed. Aug. 14-Dec. 1, 1722
CARTIÉ, René
infringing upon boundary line at Caughnawaga. Oct. 3,
1770
CARTLEDGE, John
discussed at councils in Albany. Sept., 1722
CARTLIDGE, John
interpreter for councils at Conestoga. July 7, 1721
involved in arranging the condolence for Ghesanont.
Mar. 21, 1722
a prisoner being held in Philadelphia in whom the Five
Nations expressed some interest in having released.
Aug. 12-Dec. 1, 1722
CARUCHIANACHQUI
Seneca signer to the deed of 1749; enclosed in
proceedings of councils at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7,
1757
CARUGHIAGH RAGHQUY
Captain, Seneca, present at councils in Philadelphia
with Six Nations. July 12, 1742 (II)
CARUNTODON
present at councils at Carlisle, listed with names of
Five Nations. Oct. 4, 1753
CARUSO
twenty five leagues from Cape Breton, attack reported.
Oct. 5-14, 1745
CASEATHEON
Delaware, present at councils at Fort Pitt. June 24,
1768
CASHIOWAYAH. See NEWCASTLE.
CASHUWAYON. See NEWCASTLE.
CASHWAHUTYONAH
Onondaga, met with Montour at Onondaga in July. Aug. 7,
1753
CASKANOONDA
Mohawk, present at councils in Albany. July 31, 1684
CASKHUWAYON
representative of Six Nations at councils at
Philadelphia and Easton. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
CASS, Governor Lewis
United States commissioner for the Treaty of Greenville.
July 22, 1814
witness to the Treaty of Spring Wells. Sept. 8, 1815
United States commissioner for the Treaty held on the
Miami at the foot of Lake Erie. Sept. 29, 1817
commissioner for the Treaty held at St. Mary's. Sept.
17, 1818
mentioned in letter from Eleasar Williams to Thomas Dean
as character being attacked in several papers as not
being honest. Nov. 6, 1828
United States commissioner for Treaty Butte des Morts
1827. Dec. 27, 1830
appointed commissioners to accompany New York Indians on
visits to the Menominee; discussed in the documents
attached to the Treaty with the Menominee. Feb. 8,
1831
CASS, William. See KANONDAGYH.
CASSENOSSACHA
Mohawk from the "2nd" castle; present at councils in
Albany with Coursey. July 21-Aug. 22, 1677 (II)
CASSENOSSACHE
Second Castle Mohawk present at council at Albany. July
20-Aug. 22; 1677
CASTALAGO
Delaware leader in the Ohio country said to be seeking
advice from the Senecas. Apr. 2, 1757
CASTENJEENENT
Seneca, prisoner of the French. Sept. 14, 1698
CASTLEMAIN, Mr. Lewis
godfather to four children baptized at councils at
Winchester. Nov. 17, 1753
CAT BONE
a Seneca named in the land grant division of thirty
thousand acres on the Sandusky River. Sept. 29, 1817
CATARACHQUA
report of property stolen by the French from the people
at Cattarackqua. Feb. 16, 1688 (II)
CATARACKQUI
indicated as a narrow passage on the shore of Lake
Oswego involved as a marker for a point in the
boundary of a beaver hunting territory of the Five
Nations. Sept. 14, 1726
name of lake indicated in the boundaries of beaver
hunting territories. Sept. 14, 1726
CATARACQUE. See CATAROQUI.
CATARADIRHA
present at a council at Croghan's with Ohio Indians
(spoke in behalf of the Conestogoe). May 25, 1750
CATARAGATHADEHQUI. See CADARACHQUI.
CATARAQUI
Mohawk settlement at. Apr. 7, 1784
CATAROQUI (or CATARACQUE; CATARAQUI)
Mohawk settlement at. Apr. 7, 1784
Iroquois representatives press for the end to French
occupation of the area. Feb. 16, 1688
CATAWBA
Cattawbais were among the groups classified as southern
Indians. Aug. 24, 1742
CATAWBAS (or CATAUBAS; CATTABWAS; CATTAWBAIS)
Cattabwas called Toderechroone by the Five Nations,
broke peace in an attack on the Cayugas. n.d. (June
13-17, 1717)
Five Nations attacks on the Indians of the Carolinas
discussed. June 16, 1717 (II)
called by the Five Nations Toderichroane, described as a
false and treacherous people. June 17, 1717
report of the Six Nations being engaged in attacks on
the Six Nations. Mar. 3, 1720
English seeking peace between the Six Nations and the
Catawbas; reference to belts arriving from both the
Cherokees and Catawbas. June 22-July 4, 1744
imperative for peace to be made between Six Nations and
Catawbas. June 25-July 3, 1744
reported to still be at war with Six Nations. July 24,
1744
report of the Catawbas being at war with Six Nations.
Jan. 17, 1745
war on the Catawbas frowned upon. Aug. 9, 1745
Seneca and Onondaga proposals for peace with the
Catawbas. July 1, 1749
discussions of Virginia's attempts to strike a peace
between the Six Nations and the Catawbas. Oct. 11,
1750
procedures for peace outlined to Weiser, the Catawbas
must come to the Six Nations, not the Six Nations
going to Virginia. Oct. 11, 1750
negotiation for how peace might be made between Six
Nations and the Catabas. Nov. 25, 1751
problems with Southern Indians discussed by Mohawks with
Weiser. Sept. 2, 1753
some Six Nations Indians commit hostilities against,
after a peace was made between the Catawbas and Six
Nations. [Sept. 9-10, 1753]
warriors returned with scalps and prisoners from the
Catawbas. Nov. 2, 1753
problems with southern Indians discussed. Nov. 15, 1753
to be invited to councils at Winchester. Nov. 17, 1753
"Indians to the Southward" who are allies of the Six
Nations. Nov. 23, 1756
cooperation with the Onondaga reported. May 7, 1757
speech to Mohawks. [Mar. 24, 1758]
sent message to the Six Nations and William Johnson via
Cherokee deputies going to a meeting at Fort Johnson.
July 21, 1758
speech from Mohawks to. July 24, 1758
Cataubas said by George Morgan to be decimated by war.
Apr. 7, 1777
CATEPACKEAMAN. See COMPASS, Joseph.
CATELLIER, L.A.
Deputy Registrar-General of Canada. Recorded the section
of the agreement by which Michel's Band (Alberta,
Canada) accepted the terms and conditions of Treaty
Number Six. Sept. 8, 1878
CATFISH
messenger from the Ohio Country; present at a conference
held in Philadelphia in Dec., 1759. Mar. 15, 1758-
Apr. 12, 1760
CATHERWOOD,
present at a meeting of the Indians of Canajohary at
Fort Johnson. Feb. 13, 1757
a doctor, present at a meeting of Indians from Oquaga and
Nanticokes, Tuscaroras, and Conoys residing in the
neighborhood of Oquaga with William Johnson at Fort
Johnson. Apr. 29-May 1, 1757
CATOUSIMA
grandchild of Cachkawalchikys, Shawnee, present at
councils at Aucquick. Oct. 14, 1754
CATRIQUATY (or ASSARACKQUON)
named by Weiser as one of the headmen of the Mohawk.
Oct. 4, 1753
CATSHATHONDATHA
Seneca Sachem present in Albany at a council with
Governor Slaughter. June 2, 1691
CATSHATHOUDATHA
Seneca, present at councils in Albany. June 1, 1691 (II)
CATSISTUND'YE
an Indian of Oswegatchy who carried a message from the
French, encouraging the Indians to attack Fort William
Augustus, to the western Indians. June 2, 1762
CATTABWAS. See CATAWBAS.
CATTARAUGUS RESERVATION
a Seneca Indian reservation from which Indians came for
a council at Buffalo Creek. July 25, 1813 (I)
will send at least one representative to Washington,
according to Erastus Granger. Jan. 15, 1815
indenture for the purchase of lands on this reservation;
attached to the Treaty of Buffalo Creek. Jan. 15, 1838
CATTAWBAS. See CATAWBAS.
CATTSKILL
village where wives and children and the old kept while
warriors away. Sept. 14, 1687
CAUACHSORAGY
Weiser set out for a visit to the Tuscarora town. Oct.
11, 1750
CAUADGOGAI
Onondaga, present at councils in Albany. June 1, 1691
(II)
CAUAGHKONJE (or KAUNCHKONJE; KONOSSIONI)
messenger who had stayed in Canada for a number of years.
June 9, 1697 (III)
discussed as a messenger, having lived in Canada for
three years. June 9, 1697 (II)
CAUAUKA
a Seneca granted lands in the forty eight mile square
tract at Lewistown. Sept. 29, 1817
CAUCKNAWANGAW. See CAUGHNAWAGA.
CAUGHNAWAGA (or CAGHNAWAGA; CAGHNAWAGAE; CAGNAWAGAS;
CAGNEWAGE; CANAWAGA; CAUCKNAWANGAW; CAW'AWMAGO;
CAYKNAWAGIES; COGNAHWAGHAH; COGNAWAGO; GANNAWAGHÉ;
KAUGHNAWAUGAS; SAULT ST. LEWIS; SAULT ST. LOUIS;
SAUT ST. LOUIS)
dispute over boundary line. Oct. 3, 1770
well being of those living at Cachanuage discussed at
councils in Albany. Oct. 17, 1700
messages sent to Cachnauge by the English. July 17-19,
1709
deed of concession of land of Sault St. Louis to the
Jesuits. June 15, 1718
Six Nations desire that Caughnawaga Indians be drawn
down to treat with the English. Council at Boston.
Aug. 22-Sept. 20, 1723
Six Nations messengers reported to have visited
Cognawaga. Sept. 28, 1724
represented at councils in Deerfield. Aug. 27-Sept. 1,
1735
Hagwirrés, an Indian of Caughnawaga, delivered a message
from the English to the Governor of Canada. July 16,
1744
Indians of, go to Fort Orange (Albany) to meet with the
English. Apr. 26, 1745
indication that Caghnawayees leaving the influence of
the French. Apr. 25, 1747
Indians of this place discussed in councils with
Governor Clinton. July 17, 1747
Coghnawayees, came from the French. July 23, 1747
Indians of, reportedly met with the Governor of Canada
to try to secure the release of Mohawk (confederate)
prisoners in Canada. Aug. 19, 1749
actions of Indians reported. Nov. 25, 1751
Indians of, engage in trade with the English. May 15,
1752
Cognawago took as prisoners traders in the Ohio country;
taken to Montreal. Aug. 7, 1753
belt sent to Anuchrakechty, one of the headman at
Caughnawaga. Sept. 2, 1753
report of Cagnawaga going to fight the Oyadackuchraono.
Sept. 2, 1753
report from Caghnawago by Scaroyady. Mar. 31, 1755
English send message to Indians of, to "take them by the
Hand and lead them aside, that their Blood may not be
shed". July 10, 1755 (II)
Indians of, were sent a message from William Johnson via
four Mohawk Indians, encouraging the Caughnawagas to
remain neutral. Answer of the Caughnawagas to the
message. They affirm their links with the French.
Aug. 21, 1755 (I) & (II)
the Indians in William Johnson's party at the Camp at
Lake George propose to meet a second time with the
Caughnawagas, to try to persuade them to maintain a
position of neutrality. Sept. 4, 1755
Delaware meeting with several Six Nations from
Caghnawagos and Adirondacts prior to sending war
parties to fight southern Indians. Jan. 29, 1756
Indians of, reportedly attempted to keep from joining
French military expeditions. Feb. 14, 1757
Indians of, have been reportedly encouraged by Six
Nations to remain neutral in hostilities between
English and French. Mar. 28, 1757
Indians of, with a French expedition, reportedly refused
to attack the German Flats. They returned home
instead. Dec. 3, 1757
Caghnawages; named by Teedyuscung as one of the nations
that had taken hold of the belt extending the
alliances established at Easton. Mar. 15, 1758-Apr.
12, 1760
Boccaloons of Caw'awnago await General to make alliance
with English instead of French. Feb. 20, 1759
Indians from Canawaga promise to aid British militarily
in forthcoming campaign. Apr. 10, 1759
Cochnewagas, willing to settle peace with the English.
Dec. 5, 1764
headmen present at councils at Johnson Hall. Apr. 4,
1768
Council of Caughnawaga Mohawks with Daniel Claus.
Caughnawagas are upset at Six Nations for making
peace with the Cherokees without informing the
Caughnawagas of it. Sept. 23-25, 1770
an Indian, identified as a Caughnawaga Indian was present
at council at Detroit. Caughnawaga may here be a
general term used to refer to Iroquois Indians in the
Ohio Region. (Note, the Indian referred to is from
"salt springs.") June 17-July 13, 1777
present at Council of Castle at St. Lewis. Feb. 6-10,
1794
proposal that the Kaughnawaugas and other Stockbridge
Indians be considered party to a claim for damages
done them during the war. Dec. 2, 1794
treaty with the Seven Nations of Canada at New York.
May 31, 1796
council at. Indians of, present at this council. Oct.
5, 1827
relationship of the Mohawks of Caughnawaga with the
Melicetes, Penobscots and Passamaquoddy of New
Brunswick. July 17, 1839
Indians of, present claim to the State of Vermont for
hunting grounds. 1854
Indians of, negotiate claim to hunting ground in State
of Vermont. Nov. 3, 1855
Indians of, present claim of Iroquois Indians to hunting
ground in State of Vermont. Nov. 3, 1855
problems being caused by the French and the Indians of
Caughnawagas. Apr. 24, 1748
CAUGHNAWAGUS
Cagnawagus being caught on both sides of the conflict.
Oct. 31, 1745
CAUGNAWAGAH
presents for Cagnewaga sent via commissioners. Sept. 20,
1723
CAUGNAWAGAS
actions of Indians of Caughnawagas reported. Aug. 9,
1745
CAUGOOSHOW (or CLEARING UP)
a Seneca named in the land grant division of thirty
thousand acres on the Sandusky River. Sept. 29, 1817
CAUJEGKOO
Maquas, given a blanket by the Governor of Canada.
Aug. 10, 1676
CAULKING, Ebenezer
witnessed signing of petition by Oneidas. Petition to
New York legislature to confirm lease of land by
Oneidas to Peter Smith. Jan. 15, 1793 (II)
CAUMECUS
a Seneca granted lands in the forty eight mile square
tract at Lewistown. Sept. 29, 1817
CAUNNOSHQUOSHKENOU
Tuscarora who was named as one to be brought in by the
Tuscarora, as prisoner, in preliminary articles of
peace between Tuscarora and North Carolina. Nov. 25,
1712
CAUNORKHORO
Maquas defector mentioned at Albany. Mar. 28, 1694 (IX)
CAUSO
place destroyed in warfare. Nov. 30, 1745
CAUWAUAY (or STRIKING)
a Seneca named in the land grant division of thirty
thousand acres on the Sandusky River. Sept. 29, 1817
CAUXHAUAN (or CAXHAGAN)
received a special gift for services rendered. July 12,
1742
CAUYAQUENEH (or SNOWDRIFT)
Seneca signer to the Treaty at Camp Holmes. Aug. 24,
1835
CAW'AWNAGO. See CAUGHNAWAGA.
CAXHAAGU
signer of the 1736 deed in Philadelphia with the Penn
family concerning the lands in the Susquehannah
country. Aug. 6, 1754
CAXHAAYN
See also CAXHAYION.
one of three chiefs of the Onondaga who had died in or
in-transit to Philadelphia; consequently Weiser was
told the Onondaga would no longer council in
Philadelphia. Oct. 11, 1750
Onondaga signer to a deed relinquishing Six Nations lands
in the Susquahannah in 1736; enclosed in the proceedings
to the councils at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7, 1757
CAXHAGAN. See CAUXHAUN; CAXHAUAN.
CAXHAION
counselor of the Onondaga, present at councils in
Philadelphia. July, 1742
CAXHAUAN (or CAXHAGAN)
Onondaga, present at councils. July 12, 1742 (II)
received compensation. July 12, 1742 (II)
CAXHAYAN. See CAXHAYION.
CAXHAYION (or CAXHAYAN)
See also CAXHAAYN.
Onondaga, present at councils at Lancaster. June, 1744;
June 30, 1744
signed release of Six Nations lands in Virginia; an
Onondaga. July 2, 1744 (I) & (II)
CAXXIGON
said to be "of ye Dutch". Nov. 9-10, 1680
CAYADANORA
a Tuscarora Indian who was killed at the battle of Lake
George. Feb. 2-27, 1756
CAYAHOGA (or KICKAGA)
Kickaga, locations discussed. July 17, 1747
CAYANGUDAQUOA, Jonathan (or CAYAUQUILOQUOA; CAYENQUILIQUOA;
CAYENOUILYQUO; KAYENGUIHGOA, Jonathan)
mentioned by Weiser as a headman of the Onondaga, and
leaning to French interests. Oct. 4, 1753
letter in his handwriting in the possession of Lewis
Montour at councils at Old Town. Nov. 15, 1753
mentioned as being found by Scaroyady near Shamokin in
the report of the latter's trip to the Susquehannah
country. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
present for conversations at the house of Israel
Pemberton in the spring of 1756. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3,
1792
present at a council in Philadelphia. Aug. 18, 1755
concern for Jonathan's whereabouts discussed in a council
in Philadelphia. Feb. 24, 1756
his return reported in a council in Philadelphia. Mar.
27, 1756
present at the Treaty of Fort Johnson. Apr. 3, 1756
present at the councils at Lancaster. Apr. 30, 1756
CAYANGWAREGO
Onondaga, present at a council with Montour at Onondaga
in July. Aug. 7, 1753
CAYAUQUILOQUOA, Jonathan. See CAYANGUDAQUOA, Jonathan.
CAYENQUARACHTON
Seneca, his son killed by the French, Croghan at
Loggstown offered condolence. Aug. 12, 1751
CAYENQUILYQUO. See CAYANGUDAQUOA, Jonathan.
CAYENQUIRAGO. See FLETCHER, Governor Benjamin.
CAYENQUIRAGOA (or CAYANQUILEQUOA)
attended a private council with the commission at
Carlisle. Nov. 14, 1753
a chief sachem present at a meeting at Canajohary. Re:
Canajohary Patent. Mar. 10, 1763
CAYENQUIRAGOE. See FLETCHER, Governor Benjamin.
CAYHUNGHAGE
name of a creek listed as a marker in the boundaries of
beaver hunting territories of the Five Nations. Sept.
14, 1726
CAYIANOCKEA
Seneca signer to a deed in 1749; enclosed in the
proceedings of the councils at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7,
1757
CAYOUGERS. See CAYUGAS.
CAYOUGES. See CAYUGAS.
CAYOUHAGE
a place the Iroquois had indicated to the English as a
good site for a fort. Sept. 18-21, 1688
proposed location for a fort. Sept. 18-21, 1688 (III)
CAYUGA
not to be blamed, they sat still. Dec. 4, 1726
represented at councils at Albany. Aug. 2, 1684 (III)
propositions of Cayaugers in Albany. Sept. 28, 1697 (II)
represented at a "surrender" of lands deed. Feb. 13,
1726
report of a Cayuga sachem having been killed by a soldier
at Oswego. Dec. 15, 1733
Cahugas, represented at councils in Lancaster. June 30,
1744
Tottinyanhiago, present at councils in Philadelphia.
Feb. 14, 1759
one present at councils in Philadelphia with Six Nations.
Aug. 26, 1761
THE CAYUGA. See THONAGHTOGO.
THE CAYUGA INDIAN
Six Nations messenger sent to the Delawares. June 14,
1756; June 17, 1756
present at a council at Fort Johnson. June 25, 1756
report of a visit to Fort Johnson. June 25, 1756
CAYUGAS (or CAHUGAS; CAIOUGUES; CAJOUGAS; CAJOUGES;
CAYOUGERS; CAYOUGES; CAYUIGE; COJAGES; CUYAHUGAS;
GOJOGOEN; GOYOQUINS; TIOHOGAWNDA)
represented at meeting with Clinton. July 17, 1747
addressed in public conferences as "Sons to the
Mohawks". [n.d.]
represented by Ambassadors of Onnantague at the council
and treaty with Governor de Tracy. Dec. 13, 1665 (II)
meetings sought with the Governor of Canada. Aug. 10,
1676
agree to peace (Cajouges) with Maryland and Virginia at
Council at Albany. July 20-Aug. 22, 1677
Cajouqes present at councils in Albany with Coursey.
July 20-Aug. 22, 1677 (II)
Cajougas to be treated well by the states of Virginia
and Maryland by order of Charles Lord of Baltimore
and Treaty at Albany 1677. Oct. 5, 1677
offer two beavers as payment for killing of Christians.
Peace reestablished with Maryland. Aug. 3-13, 1682 (II)
representatives present for negotiations with
commissioners from Maryland meeting in Albany. Aug.
3-13, 1682 (I)
attended council at Albany. July 30-Aug. 6, 1684
propositions being presented by the Onnondages and
Cayugas to the Governors of New York and Virginia.
Aug. 2, 1684 (I) & (II)
represented at councils in Albany. Aug. 2, 1684 (IV)
Cayouges, represented at councils in Albany. Aug. 5,
1684
Cayouges and Oneydes answered first. Aug. 30-Sept. 1,
1686 (II)
Senecas told the Cayugas must not let the French on their
side of the lake. 1687
attended council at Albany. Aug. 6, 1687
promised a fort, but delayed. Sept. 14, 1687
Cayougas represented at councils in Albany with Andros.
Sept. 18-21, 1688 (II)
meeting in Albany between Governor Andros and
representatives of the Five Nations. Sept. 18-21, 1688
Cajogges to take care of the Wahonhaes. Mar. 7, 1689
a chieftain of the Cayuga being held prisoner in France
sent messages to the Iroquois. June 15, 1690
representatives present for a council with Governor
Slaughter. June 1, 1691
answer to remarks made by Governor Slaughter. June 2,
1691
warriors hold council in Albany. May 26, 1692
answer of Five Nations to Governor Fletcher. Feb. 25-26,
1693
Cayouges represented at councils in Albany. Feb. 25,
1693 (III)
Governor Fletcher's speech to sachems of the Five Nations
in Albany. Feb. 25, 1693
propositions of the Schaghticokes and Five Nations in
council in Albany. June 15-July 6, 1693
letter from Benjamin Fletcher to Five Nations sachems.
July 31, 1693
report of Senecas and Cayugas present at a council called
by the Oneidas for a meeting at Onondaga. Aug. 5-19,
1693
propositions of sachems of Five Nations at Albany. Feb.
2-9, 1694
messages from Frontenac to Five Nations and their answer.
Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 1695
invited the Onondagas to come and live with them. Mar.
9-12, 1697
Cayocgers leave matters to be settled by Onondagas and
Governor of New York. June 9, 1697
Cojoegars appeared in conflict with the Onondros over a
belt coming from Canada. June 9, 1697 (II)
Cayugas not present at a meeting held by Onnondagas.
June 9, 1697 (III)
visit of Cayougers captains to Albany to present
proposals to the acting Indian commission. Sept. 28,
1697
present at councils of Four Nations in Albany. May 16,
1698 (II)
propositions of four of the Five Nations to Coote.
May 16, 1698
present in representation for a meeting of four of the
Five Nations with Lieutenant Governor Nanfan in Albany.
Oct. 8, 1698
one of the four nations meeting to call a general meeting
with the English. Mar. 21, 1699
refusing to agree with the other Five Nations at Onondaga.
Apr. 20-21, 1699
represented at councils in Albany. July 14, 1709
attacks on the Cayugas by the Cattabwas reported. n.d.
(June 13-17, 1717)
represented at councils at Conestoga. July 7, 1721
report of Cayugas intending to be present at councils in
Philadelphia to discuss the refusal of Six Nations to
accept condolence. May 4, 1722
report of Cayuige being a way station for French Indians
on samll war parties. Aug. 14-Dec. 1, 1722
present at Treaty at Albany. Aug. 29-Sept. 12, 1722
Cayouges, present at councils in Albany. Sept. 21, 1722
one of the three Iroquois groups present to ratify a 1701
treaty between Nanfan and Five Nations. Sept. 14, 1726
Cayugas in heavy attendence at councils in Philadelphia.
July 3, 1727
Cayoogas (Tichogawnda), present at councils in
Philadelphia. Aug. 23, 1732
a band of twenty five Cayugas lead by John Haus present
at a council in Philadelphia. Aug. 20, 1736
Caycoges represented at a council at Stenton. Sept. 28,
1736
Caiyouquas, represented at councils in Philadelphia.
July, 1742
Cayonguos listed who were present at a council in
Philadelphia. July 12, 1742 (II)
reported to be settled in unified villages. Aug. 24,
1742
Caiyouquas, represented at councils at Lancaster. June,
1744
attended treaty at Lancaster. July 2, 1744 (I) & (II)
represented at the councils at Lancaster. July 24, 1744
agreement to consolidate villages. Oct. 9, 1744
report of a meeting at Onendaga where the Cayugas were
said to be favoring the French. July 9, 1747
Cayuga refusal of a French belt shaped like a hatchet.
June 18, 1748 (I)
indication that the feelings of the Cayugas may represent
the feelings of the council of Six Nations at Onondaga.
June 18, 1748 (II)
present at meeting at Fort Fredrick to reaffirm
friendship with British. July 23-28, 1748
said to be in the French interest. Oct. 11, 1750
Chingas, represented at councils in Albany. Nov. 25,
1751
praised for taking in the Tedarighroones. Nov. 2, 1753
some reported to be living at Oswegatchy; represented at
councils in Albany. July 22, 1754
leaders of the Tuscaroras and Oneidas joined with the
leaders of the Cayugas under Gachradoda to complain to
the commissioners of Pennsylvania about the leadership
in the negotiation at Albany with Hendrick and
Abraham. Aug. 6, 1754
represented at councils at Mount Johnson. July 21, 1755
present at the treaty of Fort Johnson. Apr. 3, 1756
listed as one of nine tribes in the British interest.
July 10, 1756
represented by Teedyusucung at the councils at Easton.
July 15-26, 1756
represented at councils at Onondaga. Sept. 10, 1756
report of French visits to neutral Cayuga villages. Oct.
24, 1756
report of Cayugas out to kill whites near Fort Allen.
Dec. 15, 1756
present at councils at Lancaster. Apr. 25, 1757
said to be present at council at Fort Johnson to discuss
the situation with de Delaware; said to be neutral in
the problems with the French in the Ohio country.
July 7, 1757
represented at councils at Easton by Teedyuscung. July
25, 1757 (II)
sent forces to aid in the seige on Fort Niagara. Mar.
15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
not represented at the councils at Easton. Oct. 8, 1758
present at councils at Easton. Oct. 11, 1758
represented at councils at Easton. Aug. 15, 1761
council in Philadelphia with Hamilton. Mar. 30, 1762
council in Philadelphia with Cayugas, being urged to
pressure other Six Nations to return prisoners.
Apr. 3, 1762
said to be western Indians, represented at the councils
at Lancaster. Aug. 14, 1762
they were described as confused about the agreements
made in March of 1762. Aug. 19, 1762
present at council held at Niagara. n.d. (held after
July, 1777)
present at Niagara conference concerning British attempt
to remove fears of future peace. July, 1783
treaty giving peace to the Senecas in exchange for lands
and a boundary line, at Fort Stanwix. Oct. 22, 1784
signers of deed to Phelps and Gorham at Treaty at
Buffalo Creek. July 8, 1788 (I)
present at councils at Fort Harmar. Jan. 9, 1789
signed letter to Congress re: land sale to New York and
Massachusetts made in June, 1788. Council at Buffalo
Creek. June 2, 1789
agree to give up to the Senecas their claims on
compensation for land ceded at Treaty at Buffalo Creek.
Aug. 4, 1789
included in grant of annuity to Five Nations by President
of United States. Apr. 23, 1792
treaty council between New York and the Cayugas June 22,
1790 at Fort Stanwix. Apr. 19, 1793
treaty with New York specific lands deed dated Feb. 25,
1789. Apr. 19, 1793
supplement to an act for the better support of the
Oneidas, Onondaga and Cayugas passed by the State of
New York, deeding land purchased by the State of New
York from the Cayugas (1795) to Israel Chapin. Jan.
11, 1798
present at council at Brownstown. Sept. 30, 1810 (I)
treaty with the Six Nations at Buffalo Creek. Jan. 15,
1838
CAYUIGE. See CAYUGAS.
CELORON, W.E.
Marquis de Lagalissonere, Commander of New France and
Governor, author of a claim enscribed on lead plates
buried in the Ohio country on the lands of the
Senecas. Feb. 6, 1751
mentioned in speech by Ioncour at Loggstown. Aug. 12,
1751; May 18-May 30, 1754
discussion of the plates placed in 1749. Aug. 7, 1753
CENSUS
Scarrooyady reported to a council in Philadelphia on
villages in the Wyoming and Susquehannah country on
size, tribal affiliations, and the extent of loyalty to
the English. Mar. 27, 1756
CHABERT DE JONCAIRE (or IONCOEUR; JONCAIRE; JONCAUR)
sent wampum from Senecas to Beauharnois, Governor General
of New France. Oct. 7, 1741
sends a copy of a speech from the English to the Five
Nations to Beauharnois, Governor General of New France.
Apr. 20, 1744
is being sent to the country of the Senecas to obtain
information and to quiet the spirit of the Five
Nations. Oct. 29, 1744
made a speech to the Indians gathered at Loggstown.
Aug. 12, 1754; May 18-May 30, 1751
Louis Thomas de Joncaire, Sieur de Chabert, a lieutenant
in the Canadian army. Reportedly held a meeting at
Genesee. July 24, 1758
left a belt of wampum with the Senecas, according to a
Seneca chief from Genesee. Apr. 21-28, 1762
CHACTARIGHROEWES
"Indians to the Southward" who are allies of the Six
Nations. Nov. 23, 1756
CHAIN
metaphor for the Penn family linking authority from
William Penn to his sons. July 8, 1721
CHAIN OF FRIENDSHIP
brightened and kept firm. May 23-June 4, 1723
Iron Chain, symbol of friendship and brotherhood between
the Mohawk and the Dutch, Treaty in 1643. Sept. 24,
1659
reference to "right understanding" ... "that the chain
of friendship may be kept bright and strong, as in
this government". Aug. 3-13, 1682
chain of peace being contrasted with a chain of war.
Sept. 17-Oct. 9, 1696
brightened at the councils at Conestoga. July 7, 1721
chain being kept from rust. July 8, 1721
chain brightened in memory of Chesanont. May 11, 1722
"called the Covenant Chain," according to Five Nations
speaker at Treaty at Albany. Aug. 29-Sept. 12, 1722
Golden Chain, Covenant Chain, History of, recounted at
Council at Boston. Aug. 22-Sept. 20, 1723
Chain of Friendship brightened. Aug. 23, 1732
chain brightened. Aug. 31, 1732; July 7, 1742
chain renewed at councils in Philadelphia with Six
Nations. Sept. 2, 1732
Chain of Friendship brightened at councils in
Philadelphia. Oct. 2, 1736
chain confirmed; speech to be given to Six Nations.
Oct. 13, 1736
chain renewed in Six Nations reply to speeches. Oct. 14,
1736
Chain of Friendship brightened. July 6, 1742
brightening the chain affirmed. July 10, 1742
Chain of Friendship affirmed by gifts. June 22-July 4,
1744
brightened at councils at Lancaster. June 25-July 3,
1744
story of the chain of friendship told at Loggstown.
Aug. 11-Sept. 29, 1748; Oct. 15, 1748
Chain of Friendship renewed in a council at Shamokin with
Weiser and the Senecas and four other tribes. Aug. 16,
1749
council in Philadelphia to brighten the chain. Aug. 21,
1749
agents from Virginia to meet with Six Nations at
Logstown are given instructions to encourage Six
Nations to keep chain of friendship bright. Apr.,
1752 (II)
between the Indians and Virginia, was renewed at
Logstown. Commission for agents to represent Virginia.
Apr., 1752 (I)
commissioners from Virginia say that they hope that chain
of friendship between Virginia and Six Nations will
remain strong and bright. May 28-June 13, 1752
Scaroyady calls for the chain of friendship to be
renewed. Oct. 3, 1753 (I)
calls to hold fast to the chain. Nov. 2, 1753
called the lasting chain of friendship. Nov. 17, 1753
brightened and strengthened at councils in Albany. July
22, 1754
"If we don't hold fast by this chain of friendship our
enemies will laugh us to scorn." Aug. 6, 1754
need to strengthen and renew the chain of friendship
emphasized especially the extending of new "links" at
the Albany Conference. Aug. 6, 1754
call for renewal by Teedyuscung. Apr. 14, 1755
Governor Morris explains the chain of friendship. Apr.
23, 1755
Owendats extended the chain by Scaroyady on behalf of
Six Nations and Pennsylvania in councils in
Philadelphia. Aug. 20, 1755
renewed and strengthened. Sept. 10, 1756
reference to the chain of friendship between the Six
Nations and the Delawares. May 17, 1757 (II)
hold fast to the chain of friendship. May 18, 1757
chain brightened at Easton. July 21, 1757
renewed and brightened in council at Easton. July 25,
1757 (II)
brightened the chain of friendship. Aug. 3, 1757 (II)
chain of friendship brightened. Aug. 7, 1757
chain of friendship myth recounted in a council in Fort
Pitt. Mar. 15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
renewal of the chain of friendship at the council in
Pittsburg in Oct., 1759. Mar. 15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
chain brightened at Burlington. Aug. 8, 1758
Governor Denny asked the Indians in the Ohio country to
"dig up your end" of the chain of friendship, at
Easton. Oct. 20, 1758
brightened at councils at Easton. Oct. 25, 1758;
Oct. 26, 1758
ancient chain of friendship brightened. Aug. 20, 1759
imagery employed by a Miami chief at a conference at
Fort Pitt. Apr. 6-12, 1760
said to be of silver and not to rust by Missiweakiwa at
meeting at Fort Pitt. Apr. 6-18, 1760
brightened and renewed at Easton. Aug. 15, 1761
holding the chain of friendship, hand in hand. Aug. 13,
1762
ancient chain of friendship remembered. Aug. 14, 1762
Dec. 5, 1764
renewed and brightened at Lancaster. Aug. 19, 1762
chain brightened at Lancaster. Aug. 18, 1762
chain renewed at Lancaster. Aug. 22, 1762
renewed at Lancaster. Aug. 26, 1762
hold fast to the chain of friendship. Aug. 27, 1762
hold fast to the chain. Dec. 5, 1764
communication needed to maintain it. Apr. 4, 1768
renewed and brightened at Johnson Hall; description of
literally holding a belt hands on each end. June 24,
1768
hold fast to friendship. Sept. 29, 1769
discussed in councils in Philadelphia and Easton. Aug.
7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
CHAMBERS
at a meeting of the New York Council, held in New York
where a message from the Mohawks, dated Feb. 7, 1755,
was read by William Johnson. Feb. 28, 1755
CHAMBERS, Captain
approval of proceedings. Sept. 20, 1723
CHAMBERS, John
representing New York, present at council in Albany.
Sept. 18, 1753; July 5, 1754
representative of New York at councils in Albany. July
22, 1754
representing Massachusetts at councils in Albany. July
22, 1754
representing New York at the councils in Albany with
Six Nations. Aug. 6, 1754
CHAMBLY
fort at Chambly discussed. Aug. 5, 1687
CHANDLER, John
representing Massachusetts; present at a council in
Albany with Six Nations. Sept. 18, 1753-July 5, 1754
representing Massachusetts Bay at the councils in Albany
with Six Nations. Aug. 6, 1754
CHANIADAROGON
present for a council with Weiser about council at
Onondaga. July 9, 1747
CHAOÜANONS
See also SHAWNEES.
Indians who are meeting with obstacles in being moved to
a new settlement. Apr. 26, 1745
CHAPIN, General
American General at Council at Buffalo Creek. June 18,
1794
attended Council at Buffalo Creek, July 4, 1794.
Considers himself friend of Indians and United States.
July 4, 1794
CHAPIN, Israel
signed request to white inhabitants of land purchased
from Indians by Oliver Phelps to respect Indians'
rights to fish in water on the land ceded. n.d.
letter from, to Oliver Phelps. Re: assembly of Indians
at treaty at Canadaigua. Oct. 13, 1794
land purchased by the State of New York from the Cayugas
(1795) was deeded to Israel Chapin. Jan. 11, 1798
witness to the Indenture with the Senecas at Buffalo
Creek. June 30, 1802
witness to the Treaty with the Senecas at Buffalo Creek.
June 30, 1802 (II)
agent for Indian Affairs. Succeeded by Erastus Granger.
Dec. 18, 1806
CHAPONICH. See TUTELOS.
CHAPOTON, JEAN BAPTISTE (or CHEPPARTON; SHEPPERDTON)
a Frenchman who accompanied Colonel Bradstreet to
Detroit. Nov. 24, 1764
CHARACKS. See CHARACS.
CHARACS
Characks, Sharawas; attacked by Senecas in Carolina on
the Constichrohare or Pedes River in 1723. Dec. 4,
1726
CHARAROONES
"Indians to the Southward" who are allies of the Six
Nations. Nov. 23, 1756
CHARDONNAI
witness to the treaty at Spring Wells. Sept. 8, 1815
CHARDONNAI, J.B.
present at the Treaty at Greenville. July 22, 1814
CHARLES. See PACKSOWAMUCHQUIS.
CHARLES. See PASHAOMOKAS.
CHARLES (King of England)
given a wampum belt. Aug. 2, 1684
CHARLES, Lord of Baltimore & Maryland
Senecas and Mohawks offered peace by order of Lord
Charles of Maryland and Virginia. Council at Albany.
July 20-Aug. 22, 1677
CHARLES, Lord of Baltimore and Maryland
issued an order that Ayugas, Onondagos, Oneidas, Mohawks,
and Delawares be treated well by Virginia and Maryland.
Oct. 5, 1677
commissioned Henry Coursey to make peace with the Seneca,
Oneida, Onandoagos, Cayugas for Maryland and the
Piscatory Indians. Council at Albany. Aug. 3-13, 1682
(I) & (II)
CHARLES, Robert
witness to a deed dated Aug. 1737 enclosed in the
proceedings of the councils at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7,
1757
CHARRAWS. See CHERAW.
CHARTERS
early land charters discussed. July 22, 1754
CHARTIER, Peter
complaints about Chartier. Jan. 17, 1745
report influence of Indians with him waning. May 18-
May 30, 1751; Aug. 12, 1751
French trader in the Ohio country whom the Shawnee
claimed seduced them into relations; discussed at the
councils at Lancaster. July 26, 1748
CHASRICHA
Cayuga, present at councils in Albany. Oct. 17, 1700
CHATAUGHQUE
place in Seneca country, to which a Seneca Indian has
said he will retire and "eat of the fatal root"
because of injustices the Senecas have received from
the United States. Dec. 31, 1790
CHAWARRONS. See SHAWNEE.
CHAUMMONT, Joseph Marie. See CHAUMONOT, Pierre Joseph
Marie
CHAUMONNOT, Joseph Marie. See CHAUMONOT, Pierre Joseph
Marie
CHAUMONOT, Pierre Joseph Marie (or CHAUMMONT; CHAUMONNOT)
Jesuit interpreter and witness to the Treaty of Quebec
1665. Dec. 13, 1665 (II)
interpreter and witness at the Seneca treaty with the
French. May 22-25, 1666 (I) & (II)
(called Echon or Héchon by the Indians). Jesuit
missionary in New France. Served as interpreter for
Oneidas at treaty of peace at Quebec between Oneidas
and governor general of New France. July 7-12, 1666
interpreter and witness at the Oneida treaty with the
French. July 7-21, 1666 (II) & (III)
CHAUNTHARUNTHOO. See CHEUNTHARUNTOO.
CHAVALIER DAUX. See DIONAKARONDE.
CHEAT RIVER
lands surveyed on. [Oct. 18, 1767]
CHEATING
beaver skins being put on a scale with a piece of lead.
Oct. 17, 1700
CHECUT
his loyalties to the British questioned by William
Johnson. Nov. 24, 1764
CHEHOHOCKES. See DELAWARES.
CHEIN, Minny. See CHESNE, Miny.
CHENANGO
settlement discussed. Aug. 26, 1761
Mohickans and Opies settling with Six Nations at
Chenango; praised by Hamilton at Philadelphia. Aug.
27, 1761
CHENESUSE. See CHENUSSIO; GENESEE.
CHENKANNIGH (or CHINKANING)
town mentioned as being twenty miles above Asserucknay
in the country west of the Wyoming valley. Aug. 7,
1755-Dec. 3, 1792
Chinkaning, mentioned in a council in Philadelphia.
(Inhabited by Delawares and Nanticokes). Mar. 27, 1756
CHENONDADEES. See WYANDOT.
CHENONDOAHAH. See SHENANDOAH.
CHENOSEES
representatives at the Treaty of Fort Johnson. Apr. 3,
1756
CHENUGHIATA. See BUNT.
CHENUSSIO (or CHENESUSE; CHENOSSIA; CHENUSSIO; CHINOSIA;
GENESEE; GENESEO)
See also SENECAS.
Seneca village. [Aug., 1764]
word received that the Six Nations were again in
possession of the Seneca town and the French were
driven out. Mar. 12, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
brother of Joncaire, who sent a belt of invitation to
the Five Nations to meet him at Chenossio (Beneseo).
June 12, 1758
the Chief Men of the Cayugas have gone to a meeting with
the French at Chenussio. June 24, 1758
CHENUSSIO, MEETING AT
Senucchias, the brother of Joncaire sent a belt of
invitation to the Five Nations to meet with him at
Chenossia. June 12, 1758
the Chief Men of the Cayugas have reportedly gone to a
meeting with the French at Chenussio. June 24, 1758
CHEPAWAS. See CHIPPEWAS.
CHEPPARTON. See CHAPOTON.
CHERAW
said to now be in allance with Six Nations; Charraws.
Nov. 25, 1751
CHERIGH-WASTHO
Tuscaroras, present at councils in Philadelphia with
Six Nations. July 12, 1742 (II)
CHERNE
captain, interpreter of Ottawa and Chippow, present at
council at Sandusky. Oct. 14, 1783
CHEROKEE
at conference at Johnson Hall. Mar. 4-12, 1768
peace with the Cherokee formulated at Johnson Hall.
Apr. 4, 1768
CHEROKEE BOY
Wyandot chief granted an additional reservation under
the Treaty of St. Mary's. Sept. 17, 1818
CHEROKEE RIVER (or HOGOHAGA)
mentioned as part of the boundary line of 1765. Nov. 5,
1768
referred to in boundary deliniations of the boundary
line of 1765 as the Hogohage River also. Nov. 5, 1768
CHEROKEES
were among groups classified as southern Indians.
reference to the Cherokees and Catawbas sending belts
seeking peace with the Six Nations. June 22-July 4,
1744
peace gestures to be made. June 25-July 3, 1744
said to be a peace with Six Nations. July 24, 1744
report of the Cherokee being at war with Six Nations.
Jan. 17, 1745
seek peace with Six Nations. Nov. 25, 1751
commissioners from Virginia encourage Shawnees and
Delaweres to cease warring against Cherokees. May 28-
June 13, 1752
to be invited to councils at Winchester. Nov. 17, 1753
pass granted for a number of Cherokee who had been held
prisoner to go home. Jan. 14, 1755 (II)
"Indians to the Southward," seven towns of which were
allies of the Six Nations. Nov. 23, 1756
Six Nations brighten chain of freindship with the
Cherokees via three men sent to escort a present sent
by the Governor of Pennsylvania to the Cherokees.
Mar. 29-May 21, 1757
alliances with the British outlined. May 7, 1757
messages from the Cherokee arrive. May 15, 1757
discussion about the Cherokee involvements against the
French. May 17, 1757 (I)
message to the Cherokees. May 21, 1757
four Cherokee Indians are present at a meeting at Fort
Johnson. They receive an invitation from the Six
Nations to a council at Fort Johnson, to be delivered
by them to their fellow Cherokees. Sept. 15-20, 1757
delivered a message from the Catawbas to the Mohawks.
[Mar. 24, 1758]
at Fort Johnson for a meeting with Senecas, Oneidas,
Tuscaroras, Mohawks. July 21, 1758
Six Nations answer speech of. July 24, 1758
their uncles the Cherokee mention. Aug. 5, 1758
present at councils in Philadelphia with Ohio Indians.
Feb. 13, 1759
report that the Cherokees to go against the French.
Mar. 12, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
intentions of going to war with the Cherokees voiced at
Lancaster. Aug. 23, 1762
represented at councils held at Johnson Hall with Six
Nations. Apr. 4, 1768
at meeting at Onondaga with Six Nations and Seven Nations
of Canada. Dec. 8, 1769
letter from William Johnson to Thomas Gage. Re:
Cherokee delegation to Six Nations. [Apr. 6, 1770]
Caughnawaga Mohawks were upset at the Six Nations for
making peace with the Cherokees without informing the
Caughnawagas of it. Sept. 23-25, 1770
present at meeting at Sandusky. Oct. 14, 1783
attended Council at Brownstone. Oct. 11-14, 1794
treaty with the Commanche, Witchita, Cherokee, Muscogee,
Choctaw, Osage, Seneca, and Quapaw at Camp Holmes.
Aug. 24, 1835
a treaty with the Oneidas of Wisconsin, indicated that
they would be removed to land in the Indian Territory,
Northward of where th Cherokees and Osages were
located. Sept. 16, 1836
CHERRIGWASTHO
Tuscarora, present at councils in Philadelphia. July,
1742
CHESACHOCHRONA
one of several nations of the lakes formerly under
French influence. Aug. 15, 1761
CHESAPEAKE BAY (or CHESSAPECK)
Chessapeck Bay listed as a long standing boundary of the
Susquahannah Indians; discussed by the Governor of
Maryland at the councils at Lancaster. June 22-July 4,
1744
CHESAPEAKE INDIANS
worries about French influences. June 15, 1717 (II)
CHESCAGO
signed confirmation of Treaty at Lancaster, at council
at Loggstown. May 28-June 13, 1732
confirmed the deed of Lancaster at Loggstown. June
1-13, 1752
CHESLEY, S.Y.
signed a certified true copy of the treaty between the
Seven Nations of Canada and the State of New York
(a commissioner of the United States was present).
May 31, 1796
CHESNE, Miny (CHEIN, Minny)
participated in the taking of Fort Miami. Nov. 24, 1764
CHESSAPECK. See CHESAPEAKE.
CHESTER, John
commissioner of Connecticut, present at councils in
Albany. Nov. 25, 1751
CHEUNTHARUNTHOO (or CHEUNTHERUNTHOO)
a Tuscarora chief who signed preliminary articles of
peace with North Carolina. Nov. 25, 1712
CHEVALIER, Amable
chief of the Nipissings, who served as speaker at a
council at Caughnawaga. Oct. 5, 1827
CHEVALLIES DO
discussed at councils in Albany. Aug. 15-20, 1694
CHEW, Benjamin
present at a council in Philadelphia. Jan. 29, 1756;
Feb. 2, 1756
present at councils in Philadelphia in the spring of
1756. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
present at councils in Philadelphia. Feb. 4, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia with Six Nations.
Mar. 27, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia, Scaroyady's
report. Apr. 3, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia, Morris' report to
Scaroyady. Apr. 8, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia, Scaroyady's
speech. Apr. 10, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia, correspondence
about previous councils. June 3, 1756
council in Philadelphia, letters and messages read.
June 25, 1756
council in Philadelphia, messages about Newcastle. June
28, 1756
member of Council of Pennsylvania, present at conferences
at Easton. July & Nov. 1756
present at councils at Easton. July 15-26, 1756
council in Philadelphia, Indian council minutes read;
named as a representative to the councils at Easton.
July 23, 1756
present at a council at Easton. July 24, 1756; July 26,
1756; July 28, 1756; July 29, 1756; July 30, 1756;
July 31, 1756
meeting with Newcastle in Philadelphia. Oct. 24, 1756
a member of the governor of Pennsylvania's council,
present at a conference at Harris Ferry, Lancaster.
Mar. 29-May 21, 1757
meeting to draft a reply to a speech given by Teedyuscung.
May 11, 1757
present at a council at Lancaster. May 12, 1757; May
13, 1757
present at councils at Easton. July 21, 1757; July 21-
Aug. 7, 1757; July 22, 1757; July 23, 1757; July 25,
1757; July 25, 1757 (II); July 29, 1757; Aug. 2, 1757
present at councils in Philadelphia during the spring of
1758. Mar. 15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
present at councils in Philadelphia with Six Nations and
others. Aug. 4, 1758; Aug. 5, 1758
present at councils at Easton. Oct. 7, 1758; Oct. 8,
1758; Aug. 15, 1761
present at a meeting between Six Nations and Delawares.
Oct. 21, 1758
present at a council in Philadelphia in March 1760.
Mar. 15, 1759-Apr. 12, 1760
present at councils at Lancaster. Aug. 11, 1762; Aug.
12, 1762; Aug. 13, 1762; Aug. 14, 1762
present at councils in Philadelphia where proceedings of
councils at the forks of Muskingham read. Dec. 5,
1764
present at provisional council in Philadelphia receiving
the proceedings of councils at Fort Pitt. June 24,
1768
at a provisional council in Philadelphia where the
proceedings of councils at Fort Augusta read. Sept.
29, 1769
CHEW, Joseph
present at a meeting of the Mohawk with the Albany
Corporation at Johnson Hall, [Dec. 21-22, 1773]
CHEW, William. See SACHARISSA.
CHICAHOMINYS. See CHICKAHOMINYS.
CHICASAWS
reported resistance in joining the French against the
English. Feb. 26, 1756
meet with Six Nations, Shawnees, Mahicans at Otsiningo
May 20, 1756
"Indians to the Southward" who are allies of the Six
Nations. Nov. 23, 1756
Onia and twenty Chickasaws assist Americans in Battle
Nov. 4, 1791 and are taken prisoner. Dec. 5, 1791
CHICESAWS. See CHICKASAWS.
CHICKAGHEWAY
signer to a deed dated Aug. 1737 enclosed in the
proceedings of the councils at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7,
1757
CHICKAHOMINYS (or CHICAHOMINYS)
Indians of Virginia, for whom Virginia negotiated with
the Five Nations at treaty at Albany. Aug. 29-Sept.
12, 1722
mentioned as a tribe having relations with Virginia
living on the east side of the mountains between the
Potomac and Roanoke Rivers. Aug. 14-Dec. 1, 1722
CHICKARAGOOS
Six Nations reported as making war upon these people.
May 4, 1722
CHICKASAWS
Chiesaws, to be invited to councils at Winchester. Nov.
17, 1753
Chickwanes were among the groups classified as southern
Indians. Aug. 24, 1742
seek peace with Six Nations. Nov. 25, 1751
CHICKS, Jacob. See CHICKSAUKON.
CHICKSAUKON (or CHICKS, Jacob)
Stockbridge signer to treaty agreement with the
Menomenee purchasing lands for the Indians of New York
Aug. 18, 1821; documents attached to the treaty with
the Menominee. Feb. 8, 1831
CHIEF WARRIOR
signed cession of land from Senecas to Tuscaroras. Mar.
30, 1808
CHIEFS
concept of. Two men of the Menominee Tribe express
dissatisfaction with Treaty of 1822 and are said by
the chiefs not to represent the mind of the Nomeniee
Tribe. (1831)
land sale not deemed sacred to Five Nations unless
represented by chiefs. June 2, 1789
CHILDREN
"Eastern Indians" are referred to as "Children" of Six
Nations. Aug. 22-Sept. 20, 1723
used as a term of address. Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 1686 (II)
the king of England seeing Five Nations as adopted
children. Feb. 8, 1688
used as a term of address for Five Nations by Andros.
Sept. 18, 1688 (IV)
a Cayuga Sachem named Dekarachqua purposely rose and
accepted the status of "child" and then spoke in a
metaphor referring to the English representatives as
"father" relative to the issue of returning prisoners
held by the French and the role the Indians saw
necessary for the English to take. Sept. 18-21, 1688
term of address discussed. Sept. 18-21, 1688 (II)
Andros discussed the attitude of the French addressing
the Five Nations as children. Sept. 18-21, 1688 (III)
Iroquois representatives to a council with Governor
Andros were addressed by Andoros as "Children". Sept.
18-21, 1688
referred to the river Indians as children. May 3, 1690
pleased that so many Christian Mohawks acknowledge
themselves as children of the English King, the
reaction of Governor Slaughter. May 26, 1691 (II)
used by Slaughter in addressing the Praying Mohawks in
Albany. May 26, 1691 (IV)
term of address for Indians present at final council in
a series held by Governor Fletcher, referring to the
Five Nations and Schaghticokes present. June 15-July
6, 1693
account of Frontenac's referring to Five Nations as
"children". Feb. 2-9, 1694
French questioned about their use of the address; what
kind of father are you, injustices then enumerated.
Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 1695 (II)
incident of Frotenac calling the Five Nations "children"
and then being chastized by Kaqueendara in a speech
at Onondage "clear up your understanding...Onontio you
call us children you have begotten. What father are
you. You deale with us whom you call children with
hogg's which are called home from the woods by Indian
corn, then put in prisons until they are killed, thus
you have delt by us who you call were either killed or
taken prisoners." Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 1695
Onnondagas refer to Frontenac's addressing them children.
June 9, 1697
reference to speech made by Frontenac, term of address
of Five Nations. June 9, 1697 (III)
the term of address used by Onondio in a councils with
Five Nations messengers. June 9, 1697 (II)
Stow Stow (Maricourt) asked Choensiowanne how the
Governor of New York referred or called the Five
Nations; explanation that the reason the French called
Five Nations "children" was to treat them in this way,
not to be called "Brethern" and be treated like
servants. Feb. 3-6, 1699
"Children" and "Father" terms of address used in a treaty
between Dongan and Five Nations. Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 1699
complaints of the Mohawks of being treated like children.
July 16, 1710
Five Nations referred to as the good children of the King
of England, their father. Oct. 16, 1721
term of address for Eastern Indians by Six Nations. Sept.
20, 1723
term of address used to refer to Eastern Indians in
relation to Six Nations. Oct. 10-26, 1723
term of address of Onondagas at meeting with A. Schuyler.
1724 (II)
term of address applied to Six Nations by Massachusetts.
Sept. 28, 1724
Pennsylvania's relationship to Six Nations being
described as a father's concern for his children. Aug.
23, 1732
king loves you (Five Nations) as a father loves his
children. Dec. 15, 1733
king said to look on Indians as children. Aug. 27-Sept.
1, 1735
those present in Boston said to be seen as children.
Aug. 16-19, 1740
children, parents analogy utilized by Governor Thomas in
councils with Canasatego. July 6, 1742
the king would own us for his children. June 25-July 3,
1744
commissioners at Lancaster attempt to define the "kinship"
metaphor that the king was father of all, colonists
and Indians alike. July 24, 1744
English liken Six Nations to the children of the King.
Oct. 9, 1744
French employing the Father/children analogy when
speeching to Six Nations. Jan. 17, 1745
Governor Shirley addresses River Indians as. July 23-28,
1748
treated as children. Aug. 18, 1748 (IV)
term of address opening speech by Joncaur in an address
to the Indians at Loggstown. May 18-May 30, 1751;
Aug. 12, 1751
Tuscaroras said to be the children of the Oneidas. Nov.
2, 1753
used to open a speech given by the French at Loggstown.
Jan. 12-Feb. 3, 1754; Feb. 20, 1754
discussion about how the French address Indians as
"children". July 21, 1755
conversational exchange between Israel Pemberton and
Scarooyady referring to the actions of the Delaware
as being children. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
reference to the Six Nations always being called children
by the French. Sept. 10, 1756
belt given at Easton that the children remember the
agreements. July 26, 1757
Indians present at Easton referred to as the King's
children. July 26, 1757
"children" is term used by Lieutenant Governor Henry
Hamilton in addressing Indians at council at Detroit.
An Indian, identified as a Caughnawaga Indian,
addressed Hamilton as "father". June 17-July 13, 1777
term of address of Indians by McIhee at council at
Sandusky. Oct. 14, 1783
CHINGAS
See also CAYUGA; SHINGAS.
One of the headmen of the Delaware village of Kittennin.
Jan. 29, 1756
CHINKANING. See CHENKANNIGH.
CHIPEWAS (or CHIPPAWAS; CHIPPAWAYS)
See also OJIBWAS.
Indians from the Lake of Two Mountains (Algonquians,
Nipissings, and some Iroquois) are hunting in Chipewa
territory, they are requested by Major General Darling,
Deputy Superintendant General of Indian Affairs, to
cease this trespassing. Oct. 5, 1827
addressed in public conferences as "Younger Brothers to
the Mohawks." n.d.
present at council at Detroit. June 17-July 13, 1777
attended Council at Quebec with Lord Dorchester. Aug.
15, 1791
battle of Nov. 4, 1791 in which fourteen hundred Americans
were killed by one thousand and forty Chippaways.
Indians lost 20. Dec. 5, 1791
attended Council at Brownstone. Oct. 11-14, 1794
involved in Treaty of Butte des Morts 1827 in which land
on the Fox River was ceded to the United States
Government. Dec. 27, 1830
CHIPEWAYS. See CHIPEWAS.
CHIPPAWAS. See OJIBWAS.
CHIPPEWAS
See also OJIBWAS.
Sauteurs, Estiaghes; said to be entering an alliance with
the French. Dec. 4, 1726
some present at councils in Winchester. Nov. 17, 1753
Chepawas, represented at councils at Pittsburgh. Aug.
20, 1759
CHIPPAWAY. See OJIBWAS.
CHIPPAWAYS. See CHIPEWAS.
CHISKEKOA (or WOOD BUG)
translated as "Wood Bug"; present at councils at Fort
Harmar. Jan. 9, 1789
CHITICATHIKI
present at meeting at Sandusky. Oct. 14, 1783
CHOATE, John
commissioner of Massachusetts present at councils in
Albany. June 20, 1744
present at Six Nations meeting at Fort Fredrick to
reaffirm friendship. July 23-28, 1748
present at councils at Albany. July 26, 1748 (II);
Aug. 18, 1748 (IV)
CHOCQUONOTE
Six Nations town in the Susquehannah region not to be
given a fort. June 25, 1756
CHOCTAW
treaty with the Commanche, Wichita, Cherokee, Muscogee,
Chactaw, Osage, Seneca, and Quapaw at Camp Holmes.
Aug. 24, 1835
CHOCTAWS
Chacktaws were among the groups classified as southern
Indians. Aug. 24, 1742
CHONOJOHARE. See CANAJOHARY.
CHOPTANK RIVER
indicated as a long standing western boundary of the
Susquahannah Indians. June 22-July 4, 1744
CHÖEGUEN
See also OSWEGO.
English fort on the south side of Lake Ontario,
considered to be a threat to trade and security by the
French. May 15, 1752
CHOUTEAU, Augustine A.
witness at the Treaty at Camp Holmes. Aug. 24, 1835
CHRISTANNA INDIANS (or TODERECHRONES; TODIRICHROONES)
Indians of Virginia, for whom Virginia negotiated with
the Five Nations at Treaty at Albany. Aug. 29-Sept.
12, 1722
mentioned as possible victims to Six Nations attacks.
Mar. 3, 1720
CHRISTIAN
disposition of certain Indians to the Christian religion.
July 22, 1754
christian influences discussed. Nov. 2, 1753
warned about listening to Christian settlers. July 22,
1754
present at the first councils at Easton. Aug. 7, 1755-
Dec. 3, 1792
Delaware son of Nicodemus. June 25, 1756
an Indian, present at conference at Easton. July & Nov.
1756
present at the councils at Easton. July 15-26, 1756
present at the first councils at Easton. July 31, 1756
second person in the Indian Delegations at Easton named
Christian; present at the first councils at Easton.
July 31, 1756
CHRISTIAN, John. See SGANWATY.
CHRISTIAN, Thomas
an Oneida chief, who signed a broadside in defense of
Eleazar Williams. July 18, 1826
CHRISTIAN VALUES
seeking war to be carried on in a manly and Christian
like manner. Oct. 31, 1745
CHUANOES. See SHAWNEES.
CHUCKNAWAUGAW
reported to be another hand in the chain. Sept. 20, 1723
CHUGNUT (or CHUKNUT)
a mixed Indian settlement on the east branch of the
Susquehanna River. Aug. 23-26, 1757
settlement mentioned in a council in Philadelphia, (said
to be Onondago). Mar. 27, 1756
CHUGNUTS
present at an Indian conference at Fort Johnson. Feb.
27-29, 1756; Feb. 2-27, 1756
Tutalo, present at councils at Easton. Oct. 8, 1758
CHUKNUT. See CHUGNUT.
CINNIGOS. See SENECAS.
CIQUENACKQUA
Twightwee deputy to councils at Lancaster. July 26, 1748
CIVIL JACK
Seneca signer to the Treaty at Camp Holmes. Aug. 24,
1835
CIVIL JOHN. See CORACHCONKE.
CIVIL JOHN'S SON. See HONEDE.
CIVIL JOHN'S YOUNGEST SON
signed the Treaty with the Senecas and Shawnees on the
Cowskin River. Dec. 29, 1832
CIVILITY (or TACUTTELENCE)
report of Six Nations stopping at his home on their way
to Conestoga. July 5, 1721
interpreter for councils at Conestoga. Mar. 21, 1722
present as a representative and interpreter for a
council in Philadelphia with Conestogas. May 4, 1722
served as an interpreter for the council with the
Conestogas in Philadelphia. May 11, 1722
present at councils in Philadelphia with Six Nations and
others. July 3, 1727
the Conestoga, present at councils at Philadelphia, but
declared by Six Nations not in authority to sell lands
in their behalf. Oct. 14, 1736
CLACK, Honnes
title to lands questioned. June 12-16, 1753
CLAESE, Lawrence (or CLESE)
interpreter at Treaty at Albany. Aug. 29-Sept. 12, 1722
CLAIGE, Daniel
interpreter for councils in Philadelphia with Six Nations
in the spring of 1756. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
CLANS
Mohawks of the Bear, Wolf, and Turtle "tribes" present
at councils in Albany-Schenectady. July 16, 1710
CLAPHAM, William (or UGCARUNTHIUNTH)
discussed in the council at Armstrong's camp. June 14,
1756
letter to Clapham from Daniel Claus. Re: arrival of
the Six Nations delegation. June 14, 1756
accompanied Six Nations leaders, messengers to a council
at Fort Johnson. June 25, 1756
a Colonel. Six Nations delegates express apologies for
delay in going to see Clapham. July & Nov. 1756
meeting with Ogaghradarisha reported. Oct. 24, 1756
CLARK, George
present at councils in Albany. July 14, 1709; Dec. 15,
1733; Aug. 16-19, 1740; Aug. 24, 1742
letter relating extracts of a treaty with Six Nations on
Albany. Aug. 10, 1737
CLARK, John
speaker of the House of Representatives of Massachusetts.
signed account of a council of Six Nations, Scatacook
and Mohegan Indians at Boston. Aug. 22-Sept. 20, 1723
CLARK, M.
reference to this man as Lieutenant Governor. July 22,
1754
CLARK, Thomas
a proprietor of the Kayaderosseras Patent. July 13, 1768
CLARK V. SMITH
legal case referred to in report on the claim of the
Iroquois Indians to hunting ground in the State of
Vermont. 1854
CLARKE, Major General
receiving command of Canada as Lord Dorchester returns
to England. Aug. 15, 1791
CLARKSON, M.
attested the proceeding document. June 1, 1691 (II)
attested document. June 6, 1692 (II)
attests copy of the proceedings. Feb. 25, 1693 (II);
July 25, 1693
attested copy of the invitation to Five Nations. Aug.
15, 1693 (III)
attested copy of propositions and proceedings. Mar. 28,
1694 (IX)
CLARKSON, Mathew
affirmed the proceedings copy. May 26, 1691 (II)
attested copy of Fletcher's speech to Five Nations. Feb.
25, 1693
attested answer of the Sachems of Five Nations to
Fletcher. Feb. 25-26, 1693
attested a copy of a letter from Fletcher to Sachems of
the Five Nations. July 31, 1693
attested copy of D. Wessel's Journal of mission among
the Five Nations. Aug. 5-19, 1693
attesting copy of message of the Onondagas to Fletcher.
Nov. 22, 1693
attesting copy of a report brought from Oneidas by
Joseph, the Mohawk. Dec. 2, 1693
attested copy of Interpretation of Three Belts sent to
the Governor of Canada. Dec. 30, 1693
attesting copy of a letter from Dellius to Governor
Fletcher. Feb. 12, 1694
present at a council with Five Nations in Albany. July
31-Aug. 10, 1696
listed as Executive Secretary for a council held in
Albany to renew the covenant chain with Five Nations.
Sept. 17-Oct. 9, 1696
present at councils in Albany. Sept. 29, 1696; Oct. 2,
1696; Oct. 17, 1700
present at councils with Five Nations in Albany. Nov.
9, 1696
CLAUS, Daniel (or LOTSHIYITSHIYOWANOE)
See also SHOTSITSYOWANNE.
to care for Sammy Weiser while he studied the Mohawk
language. May 7, 1751
welcomed in a speech by Little Abraham at a speech at
Loggstown. Aug. 12, 1751
informed Richard Peters that John Henry Lydius had
obtained a "fraudulent" deed to lands on the
Susquehanna River. Nov. 15, 1754
present at councils with the Mohawks in Philadelphia.
Jan. 20, 1755
attended a meeting of Mohawks with William Johnson at
Mount Johnson. May 15-16, 1755; June 15, 1755
Secretary for Indian Affairs, present at an Indian
conference at Mount Johnson. May 17, [1755]
author of a letter to Richard Peters concerning a council
held at Conajoharee at John's. June 21, 1755; July
10, 1755
letter from, to Richard Peters. July 10, 1755 (II)
present for conversations at home of Israel Pemberton
in spring of 1756. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
interpreter at Council at Lake George. Aug. 31-Sept. 4,
1755
a Lieutenant, who served as an interpreter at a
conference at the Camp at Lake George. Sept. 4, 1755
report of his living among the Mohawk. Feb. 2, 1756
present at an Indian conference at Fort Johnson. Feb.
2-27, 1756
interpreter for a council in Philadelphia. Mar. 27, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia as interpreter,
Scaroyady report. Apr. 3, 1756
served as interpreter. Present at a meeting of Oneidas
and Tuscaroras with William Johnson at Fort Johnson.
May 20, 1756
informed Clapham of the arrival of the Six Nations
delegation. June 14, 1756
present at councils at Mount Johnson. July 10-11, 1756
report of a meeting with Johnson. Aug. 31, 1756
interpreter, present at councils at Onondaga. Sept. 10,
1756
delivered a speech of William Johnson to the Indians of
Canajohary. Feb. 7, 1757
present at a meeting of the Indians of Canajohary at
Fort Johnson. Feb. 13, 1757
present at a meeting of Indians from Oquaga and Indians
Nanticokes, Tuscaroras, and Conoys residing in the
neighborhood of Oquaga with William Johnson at Fort
Johnson. Apr. 29-May 1, 1757
present at a meeting of Indians from Oquaga and Indians
residing near Oquage with William Johnson at Fort
Johnson. May 2, 1757
present at a meeting between Six Nations and the Quakers.
July 15, 1757
present at a meeting of Oneidas, Oquagas and other
Indians living on the Susquehanna River at Fort
Johnson. Aug. 23-26, 1757
present at an Indian conference at Fort Johnson.
Examined a true copy of the proceedings. [Mar. 11-14,
1758]
present at a meeting where two Oneida chiefs delivered
an invitation to an Onondage council to William
Johnson from the Six Nations. Apr. 26, 1758
Deputy Secretary of Indian Affairs. Present at a
meeting of several Cayuga with William Johnson.
June 16-18, 1758
present at a meeting with people of each of the Six
Nations, except Cayuga, at Fort Johnson. July 22, 1758
British Deputy Agent for Indian Affairs. Present at a
treaty of the Six Nations with William Johnson at
Johnson Hall. Apr. 21-28, 1762
letter to William Johnson. Dated Montreal. June 2, 1762
Deputy Agent for Indian Affairs, present at a meeting at
Canajohary. Re: Canajohary Patent. Mar. 10, 1763
present at Congress between Six Nations and Cherokee.
Mar. 7-12, 1768
attended a meeting with the Mohawks of St. Regis. [Aug.
21, 1769]
letter from, to William Johnson. Re: conflict between
Iroquois and Abenakis at St. Regis. [Aug. 25, 1769]
speech to, from the chiefs of the Seven Nations of
Canada. Re: dispute of the Abenakis at St. Regis with
the Iroquois at St. Regis. July 31, 1770 (II)
letter from, to William Johnson. Re: John Stuart's
opinion about the Treaty at Fort Stanwix (1768). Sept.
12, 1770
council with Caughnawagas at Caughnawaga. Caughnawaga
are upset at Six Nations making peace with the
Cherokee without informing the Caughnawaga of it.
Sept. 23-25, 1770
letter from, to William Johnson. Re: Dispute over
boundary at Caughnawaga, and dispute between Iroquois
and Abenakis at St. Regis. Oct. 3, 1770
present when Abraham, alias Teyorhansera, speaker for
the Mohawk, delivered a speech to the Albany
Corporation at Johnson Hall. Dec. 21, 1773
present at a meeting of the Mohawk with the Albany
Corporation at Johnson Hall. [Dec. 21-22, 1773]
letter to, from Joseph Brant. Apr. 11, 1781
letter to, from John Deserontyon (in the Mohawk language).
Re: meeting with Mckee in Detroit. Aug. 23, 1783
letter to, from John Deserontyon. Jan. 8, 1784
letter to, from David Oserageghte. Requesting copies of
the Holy Bible for his children. (The letter is
written in Mohawk). Jan. 14, 1784
letter to, from John Deserontyon. Deserontyon requests
that a teacher be assigned to teach the Mohawk's of
his settlement). Apr. 10, 1784
letter to, from David Hill (in the Mohawk language)
David Hill thanks Claus for a dress given to his wife
by Sir John Johnson. May 30, 1784 (II)
letter to, from David Oserageghte. Thanking Claus for
sending him three Bibles, and requests a saddle.)
May 30, 1784 (I)
letter to, from Paulus Sahonwady (in Mohawk). Sahonwady
writes to Claus about Sahonwady's plans to teach at
Grand River. Aug. 7, 1785
CLAUS, John
present at a general council of the Six Nations, held at
"the Mohawk village". "Trustee" of the Six Nations
operates a store, from which Six Nations people
acquire provisions and debts. July 3-4, 1828
CLAUS, Leuben
present at a meeting between Johnson and Teedyuscung.
July 7, 1757
CLAUS, William
present at council of the Iroquois at Grand River.
[1812]
Deputy Superintendent General for Indian Affairs, present
at council at Lancaster. Mar. 26-28, 1819
present at council with Six Nations (Grand River) at
Hamilton. July 4, 1819
called a meeting of the Six Nations at Hamilton, Ontario.
Re: title to Grand River lands. Managed the "Money
Concerns" of the Six Nations, with David W. Smith and
Alexander Stewart. July 3-4, 1828
CLAUSE, Daniel (or CLAWS, Daniel)
interpreter, present at councils at Mount Johnson.
July 21, 1755
present at councils at Johnson Hall. Apr. 4, 1768
CLAUSE, Lawrence
See also CLAUSEN, Lawrence.
Clausen, present at councils in Albany. Oct. 17, 1700
interpreter at councils in Albany. (July 19, 1701)
lands on an island given as exchange for being an
interpreter. (July 19, 1901)
interpreter, present at councils in Albany. n.d. (June
13-17, 1717)
interpreter for councils in Albany. June 14, 1717;
June 15, 1717 (II)
interpreter into Dutch at councils in Albany. Sept.,
1722
interpreter for part of the councils in Albany. Sept.
21, 1722
CLAUSEN, Lawerence
See also CLAUSE, Lawrence.
present at ratification and expansion of land deed.
Dec. 13, 1726
CLAWS, Daniel. See CLAUSE, Daniel.
CLAY, Henry
signatures as Secretary of State on agreement between
the Menominee and the Indians of New York: in documents
attached to the Treaty with the Menominee. Feb. 8,
1831
CLAYTON, Captain
present at councils in Pittsburgh. Aug. 20, 1759
present at a council in Pittsburgh in July 1759. Mar.
15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
CLAYTON, Lieutenant Colonel
Pennsylvanians, present at councils at the forks of the
Muskingham. Dec. 5, 1764
CLEAN
wipe away the dirt; keep the Covenant chain clean. Oct.
31, 1745
need to sweep the ground. Sept. 18-21, 1688 (II)
wampum used to sweep the ground. Sept. 18-21, 1688 (IV)
keep the house clean. Feb. 25, 1690
keep the council place clean. June 1, 1691 (II)
wipe off the dirt. Oct. 5-14, 1745
CLEAR SKY
spoke briefly at opening of Council at Buffalo Creek.
July 4, 1794
eldest son of old Clear Sky served as speaker for the
Six Nations at a council at Lancaster. Mar. 26-28,
1819
spoke briefly at the close of the council of the Six
Nations (Grand River) with William Claus at Hamilton.
July 4, 1819
CLEARING UP. See CAUGOOSHOW.
CLEGHICCON
also known as Simon, spoke for the beaver at one of the
councils at Lancaster. Aug. 16, 1762 (II)
CLEMENT, Mr.
interpreter at councils at Mount Johnson. July 10-11,
1756
interpreter appointed for an interview. Sept. 10, 1756
CLEMENT, Jacobus
interpreter at a meeting of Mohawks with William Johnson
at Mount Johnson. May 15-16, 1755
served as interpreter at an Indian conference at Mount
Johnson. May 17, [1733]
present at councils at Mount Johnson. July 21, 1755
served as interpreter at an Indian conference at Fort
Johnson. Feb. 2-27, 1756
to be sent with two River Indians to bring wives and
children of the River Indians living near Fish Kilns
to settle in, or near, Six Nation Country. May 28,
1756
served as interpreter at a meeting of Mohawk warriors,
at which the warriors delivered a speech to William
Johnson. July 28, 1756
served as interpreter at a meeting of Onondagas, Oneidas
and Tuscaroras with William Johnson at German Flats.
Sept. 3, 1756
interpreter at a meeting where two Oneida chiefs
delivered an invitation to an Onondaga council to
William Johnson from the Six Nations. Apr. 26, 1758
interpreter at a meeting of several Cayugas with William
Johnson at Fort Johnson. June 16-18, 1758
served as interpreter at a meeting of Mohawks, Oneidas,
Tuscaroras, Senecas and Cherokees with William Johnson
at Fort Johnson. July 21, 1758
served as interpreter at a meeting of people of each of
the Six Nations except Cayugas, at Fort Johnson. July
22, 1758
served as interpreter at a meeting at Fort Johnson.
July 24, 1758
CLENCH, J.B.
clerk of the Indian Department, present at council with
the Six Nations (Grand River) at Hamilton. July 4,
1819
clerk of Indian Affairs. Present at a general council of
the Six Nations, held at "the Mohawk village".
Certified a "true copy" of the proceedings of this
council. July 3-4, 1828
CLESE, Lawrence. See CLAESE, Lawrence.
CLEVELAND (or CLEVLAND)
paid for work for Oliver Phelps. Oct. 13, 1794
a General who requested that Jasper Parrish call a
council at Buffalo Creek. June 25, 1796
letter from Joseph Brant to Oliver Phelps, re: agreement
between Indians of Grand River and General Cleveland,
representing the Connecticut Company. Dec. 27, 1800;
Feb. 20, 1802
CLEVLAND. See CLEVELAND.
CLIN. See KLYNE, Philip Hendrick.
CLINTON, George
report of councils with Six Nations and others. June
20, 1744
speech to Six Nations in Albany. Oct. 9, 1744
present at councils in Albany. Oct. 5-14, 1745; Oct. 31,
1745; Nov. 30, 1745; July 16, 1747; June 15, 1748;
July 26, 1748 (II); July 27, 1748; Nov. 25, 1751
speech to the Susquehannocks as part of Six Nations.
Apr. 9, 1786
present at councils with Six Nations. July 17, 1747
speech of Johnson attached to a letter of Clinton's.
July 23, 1747
at council with Six Nations at Albany. July, 1748
present at Six Nations meeting at Fort Frederick to
reaffirm friendship. July 23-28, 1748
present at council in Albany. Aug. 18, 1748 (IV)
letter to, from William Johnson. Re: negotiating for
release of Mohawk prisoners in Canada. Aug. 19, 1749
letters to Hamilton about Indian Affairs especially
French activities. Feb. 6, 1751
Governor of New York attended a council with the Six
Nations and William Johnson at Albany. July 2-5, 1751
present at councils in New York City and at Fort George.
June 12-16, 1753
letter to, from Arent Stevens. June 13, 1753
reported a meeting with Hendrick and others at the First
Mohawk village in June. Aug. 7, 1753
correspondence about meetings at Mount Johnson and
Onondaga. Nov. 2, 1753
report of a meeting about complaints about land. July
22, 1754
reference to Governor Clinton drowning at sea in a speech
by Abraham. Aug. 6, 1754
signed patent to James Dean from New York State for land
granted by Oneidas. Feb. 6, 1787
present at Treaty of Oneidas with New York State. Sept.
22, 1788
Governor of New York who wrote Five Nations they should
not sell land to unauthorized citizens of the United
States. Invalidity of sale made to Governor in July
1788 discussed. June 2, 1789
negotiated treaty with Oneidas 1788. Jan. 15, 1793 (I)
cover letter to Jefferson accompanying exemplification
of deeds. Apr. 19, 1793
present at a council with the Onondaga June 16, 1790 at
Fort Stanwix. Apr. 19, 1793
present at treaty council with Cayugas June 22, 1790 at
Fort Stanwix. Apr. 19, 1793
present at treaty with the Cayugas Feb. 25, 1789 in
Albany. Apr. 19, 1793
present at treaty with the Oneidas at Fort Schuyler
Sept. 22, 1788. Apr. 19, 1793
present for the councils at Fort Schuyler; signed the
deed Sept. 12, 1788 at Fort Schuyler. Apr. 19, 1793
CLOPP, Cornelius
a proprietor of the Kayaderosseras Patent. July 13, 1768
CLOTHES
Frontenac gave the following clothes to Niregouentaron:
a jacket with gold facings, a shirt, a pair of
stockings, a hat, a pair of shoes, a black silk cravat
with gold edgings, a scarlet ribbon, a gun and some
powder and ball. Sept. 11-12, 1682
CLOUDING UP
a Seneca named in the land grant division of thirty
thousand acres on the Sandusky River. Sept. 29, 1817
COALLINS, Goatshank
Minisink, present at councils at Burlington. Aug. 7,
1758
COATS, John
executed mortgage of lands of Oliver Phelps in pledge of
payment of annuity to Senecas. Dec. 18, 1806
COAWASHIS
signer to a deed dated June 1686 enclosed in proceedings
of the councils at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7, 1757
COBES, Ludovicus
Notary Public who confirmed that an original of a deed
to lands on the Normans Kill granted to Jan Hendricksen
van Baal by the Mohawks agreed with the minutes in his
notarial record. July 18, 1672
COCHAWITCHAKE. See CACHKAWALCHIKY.
COCHECO
a Seneca granted lands in the forty eight miles square
tract at Lewistown. Sept. 29, 1817
COCHNAWAGEEHRONA
one of the nations of the lakes formerly under influence
of the French. Aug. 15, 1761
COCHNAWWASROONAW
one of the nations conquered by Six Nations. June 25-
July 3, 1744
COCHNOWWASROONAN
listed as one of the groups subdued by the Six Nations at
the Treaty of Lancaster. June 22-July 4, 1744
one of the tribes subdued by the Six Nations discussed
at Lancaster. July 24, 1744
COCHNEWAGAS. See CAUGHNAWAGA.
COCK, Lase
signer to a deed dated June 1686 enclosed in the
proceedings of the councils at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7,
1757
COCK, Mouns
signer to a deed dated June 1686 enclosed in the
proceedings of the councils at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7,
1757
COCKAWICHY (or COCKAWITCHIKY)
a Shawnee chief, who was bedridden at the time of council
at Loggstown. May 28-June 13, 1752
described as a loyal friend of the English, recepient of
many gifts at the treaty of Loggstown. June 1-13,
1732
COCKAWITCHIKY. See COCKAWICHY.
COCKQUACANKCHETON
signed a plea for peace and friendship, presented at
Easton. Oct. 13, 1758
COCKRAN, Captain
present at a council in Pittsburgh in Sept. 1759. Mar.
15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
COCKS, William
meeting with Mr. Cocks reported. Nov. 17, 1753
COCOMB, Jesse
signed Brothertown Petition to President Jackson. Dec.
27, 1830
COE, Alvan
witness to the treaty with the Tribes of Ohio held on
the Miami. Sept. 29, 1817
COEGHROTO
Cayuga, present at councils in Philadelphia. Mar. 30,
1762
COENOSSOENY. See HONONTONCHIONNI.
COENT TEN EYCK, Jacob
participant in meetings surrounding the larger Albany
Conference. Aug. 6, 1754
COETATAGA
of the Delaware wolf tribe, delivered sticks representing
prisoners promised to be returned. Dec. 5, 1764
COEUR, Jean (or COUR, Jean; ONTASHINA)
See also CUER, Jean.
sent to Montreal to protest the building at Niagara.
Dec. 4, 1726
discussion of attempts by him to ally the Six Nations
and French. July 23-28, 1748
word of travels in the Ohio country reported by Weiser.
Oct. 11, 1750
word of the messages being told to Indians by Jean Cour.
Feb. 6, 1751
report that Coeur in charge of fifty men at Weningo.
Feb. 20, 1754; Jan. 12-Feb. 3, 1754
discussion about Jean Ceur and his brother both extending
invitations on behalf of the French to the Six Nations
to enter councils. Sept. 10, 1756
COFFEE HOUSE. See COONTINDNAU.
COGHNAWAYEES. See CAUGHNAWAGA.
COGNAHWAGHAH. See CAUGHNAWAGA.
COGNAWAGAH
conference with the people from Cagnawagah. 1724
COHENSIOWANNE
an Onnondaga, who sought the permission of the sachems
to go to Canada to find his father. He met Maricour
who sought to treat with the Five Nations. Feb. 3-6,
1699
said to have been tricked and lied to by Stow Stow
(Maricourt). Feb. 4, 1699
COHEROTO
Cayuga, present at councils in Philadelphia. Mar. 30,
1762
COHONGARANTAN. See POTOMAC.
COHONGORONTA
their lands seized by Six Nations. June 25-July 3, 1744
implied as a river name in Pennsylvania noted in a speech
by Tachanoontia indicating the region conquered by
Six Nations. June 22-July 4, 1744
COHONGORONTAS. See POTOMAC.
COINDOS
a Seneca granted lands in the forty eight mile square
tract at Lewistown. Sept. 29, 1817
COJAGES. See CAYUGAS.
COLBERT, Jean Baptiste
letter of instruction to Talon relative to French
affairs, discusses Treaty of Peace between the Iroquois
and Governor de Tracy 1665. Apr. 5, 1666
COLBRAITH, William
present at Treaty of Oneidas with New York State. Sept.
22, 1788
witness to a deed signed Sept. 12, 1788 at Fort Schuyler.
Apr. 19, 1793
witness to a deed signed Sept. 22, 1788 at Fort Schuyler.
Apr. 19, 1793
COLD
an Indian who was opposed to sending representatives of
the Iroquois from Onondaga to Washington. Erastus
Granger thinks that maybe Cold wants to go himself.
Jan. 15, 1815
COLD WATER
signed the treaty with the mixed band of Senecas and
Shawnees at Lewistown. July 20, 1831
COLDEN, Mr.
surveyor mentioned in the complaint against the lands
of Arent Stevens. June 12-16, 1753
COLDEN, Alexander
William Johnson wrote to A. Colden for an exact survey
of a tract of land given to Johnson by the Mohawks of
Canajohary. Jan. 2, 1761
present at councils in Albany. July 26, 1748 (II);
Aug. 18, 1748 (III)
COLDEN, Cadwallader
attended a meeting with the Six Nations and William
Johnson at Albany. July 2-5, 1751
present at councils in Albany. Nov. 25, 1751; Oct. 16,
1721
Dr. Colden present at councils surrounding the Treaty
between the Governors of New York, Virginia, and
Pennsylvania and the Five Nations at Fort George.
Aug. 14-Dec. 1, 1722
present at Six Nations meeting at Fort Fredrick to
reaffirm friendship. July 23-28, 1748
present at a council held at Fort George in the City of
New York. Re: Kayaderosseras Patent. Lieutenant
Governor of New York. Mar. 15, 1765
COLIN
spoken of by Orescue, a Cayuga chieftain taken prisoner
by the French to France, as his brother and friend
among the French. June 15, 1690
COLINS, John
Deputy Surveyor General of the Province of Quebec, who
surveyed a boundary line between the Caughnawaga
village and the land of René Cartié. Oct. 3, 1770
COLLHAGEHERAD
Conestoga present at councils in Philadelphia. May 4,
1722
COLLIAM
a Mohawk, who supposedly sold a piece of land to Abraham
Cuyler. [Dec. 21-22, 1773]
COLLIER, Captain
Colonel Henry Coursey advised to meet with prior to
treaty at Albany with Susquahannah and Seneca to find
out state of the Susquahannah. Apr. 30, 1677
COLLIER, Monsieur de. See CALLIERES, Louis Hector de
COLLINS, Captain
lands discussed as part of a complaint of land fraud.
June 12-16, 1753
COLLINS, John, Captain
present at councils in Albany. Oct. 16, 1721
COLLINS, Mr.
said to have surveyed lands. Oct. 5-14, 1745
COLLINS, John
Commissioner of Indian Affairs, present at Treaty at
Albany. Aug. 29-Sept. 12, 1722
present at councils in Albany. 1722; Dec. 4, 1726
present at councils in Albany with Six Nations. Sept.
21, 1722
COLOYA
signed a letter from the Seneca, Oneida, Onondaga,
Tuscarora, and Stockbridge Indians to the President of
the United States, informing him that the council fire
has been rekindled at Onondaga. Sept. 29, 1812
COLVE, Anthonie
propositions of Mohawks to Colve and his answer. May 22,
1674
COLVIL, Thomas (or COLLVILLE; COLVILLE)
present at the Treaty at Lancaster. June 22-July 4,
1744; July 2, 1744
present at councils in Lancaster. June 30, 1744
COLVILLE, Thomas. See COLVIL, Thomas.
COMMANCHE
treaty with the Commanche, Witchita, Cherokee, Muscogee,
Choctaw, Osage, Seneca, and Quapaw at Camp Holmes.
Aug. 24, 1835
COMMUNICATION
patterns of message sending discussed. Nov. 2, 1753
COMNEYEGERADA
present at a council at Fort Pitt in April 1760. Mar.
15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
COMOCK, Thomas
signed Brothertown Petition to President Jackson. Dec.
27, 1830
COMPANY OF NEW FRANCE
discussed in a letter from Colbert to Jean Talon. Apr.
5, 1666
COMPASS (or KAKOLOPOMET)
Delaware, present at councils at Lancaster. Aug. 14,
1762
COMPASS, Jo. See PESSQUETONCKINA.
COMPASS, Joseph (or CATEPACKEAMAN)
present at councils at Lancaster; also known as
Catepackeaman. Aug. 22, 1762
COMPASS, Phillip
Delaware, present at meeting between Six Nations and
Delawares. Oct. 21, 1758 (II)
COMSTICK
Seneca signer to the Treaty with the Seneca held in
Washington. Feb. 28, 1831
first chief; Seneca signer to the Treaty with the
Senecas and Shawnees at Cowskin River. Dec. 29, 1832
CONAGARATUCHQUA. See BRANDT.
CONAJARCA. See CANAJARCA.
CONAJOHARIE
Mohawks of the upper castle represented at councils in
Albany. July 22, 1754
CONAJOHARRA. See CANAJOHARY.
CONASATIEGO. See CANASATEGO.
CONAWWEHOW
a Seneca granted lands in the forty eight mile square
tract at Lewistown. Sept. 29, 1817
CONDOLENCE
condolence offered. May 26, 1691 (II)
condolences for the losses of the French. Feb. 25, 1690
condoling of deaths. June 6, 1692 (II)
losses condoled in a speech by Fletcher. Feb. 25, 1693
(II)
received at councils at Albany. Feb. 25, 1693 (III)
must condole losses. Feb. 25-26, 1693 (II)
offered for blood shed. May 31, 1693
a promise to strengthen the frontiers given to condole
the dead. June 21, 1693
accepted. July 4, 1693
condole blood spilt at Cadarachqui. June 25, 1694
use of three rare words and symbolizing these with
strands of Wampum. Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 1695
offered. Sept. 18-19, 1695
condoling the losses of the Onondaga and Oneida. Sept.
29, 1696
need to condole losses. Oct. 1, 1696
losses condoled. Oct. 2, 1696; Oct. 3, 1696
offered at councils at Albany. Nov. 9, 1696
shortage of wampum articulated as a need for making
condolences. Sept. 28, 1697 (II)
wampum needed for condolence of the dead. Sept. 28,
1697 (II)
overlooked and given after being reminded. Oct. 21,
1698
in an accounting of a meeting with Bruyas. Oct. 17, 1700
death of Lord Bellomont condoled. (July 19, 1701)
death of Queen Anne condoled. Sept. 29, 1715
condolence being sent to Six Nations for the death of
Ghesanont. Mar. 21, 1722
council discussion of the refusal of condolence
conditions by Six Nations (problems of heart burning).
May 4, 1722
Governor Keith sent a mourning ring as a symbol of the
condolence for the death of Ghesanont. May 11, 1722
concern for proper condolence for the death of
condolence. Aug. 7, 1722
case of blankets being given to wipe away and dry up the
blood that had been spilt. Aug. 14-Dec. 1, 1722
wiping the stains off the Covenant Chain. Aug. 14-Dec.
1, 1722
wiping away tears. Sept. 1722
wipe off your tears, etc. Sept. 20, 1723
strings of wampum put down to wipe away the tears. 1724
offered for victims of smallpox. Dec. 15, 1733
offered at councils in Deerfield. Aug. 27-Sept. 1, 1735
condolence offered in a council in Philadelphia for the
late Governor Patrick Gordon. Aug. 20, 1736
condolence offered. Jan. 17, 1745
sickness and death among the Senecas condoled at councils
in Albany. Oct. 5-14, 1745
offered at Fort Fredrick meeting. July 23-28, 1748
condolence offered at the councils at Lancaster. July
26, 1748
offered for the losses. July 26, 1748 (II)
condolence offered at a council at Oneida by Weiser.
Oct. 11, 1750
offered for the deceased Prince of Wales and several
sachems. Nov. 25, 1751
wampum utilized to express condolences during the
councils at Loggstown. June 1-13, 1752
offered at councils in New York City. June 12-16, 1753
condolence offered by Scaroyady to the non-Six Nations
present at councils at Carlisle. Oct. 1, 1753
offered for a number of persons that had died. Nov. 2,
1753
offered to clear the sorrow away. Nov. 17, 1753
offered at councils at Albany. July 22, 1754
condolence offered with wampum to the Six Nations
attending the Albany Conference. Aug. 6, 1754
offered at councils at Mount Johnson. July 21, 1755
cases of condolence being offered in the councils at
Easton and Philadelphia. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
report of condolence being sent by the people of
Ostaningo to Oneida. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
Scaroyady instructed by Morris to hold proper ceremonials
and condolence during his travels on behalf of
Pennsylvania; supplied with Wampum and necessary gifts.
Nov. 14, 1755
condolence for the death of Half King reported. Jan. 29,
1756
condolence for the death of Hendrick reported. Feb. 4,
1756
report of condolences being offered. Mar. 27, 1756
condolence offered at council at John Harris'. Apr. 2,
1756
condolence given for Moses, the Mohawk who died at a
council in Philadelphia of "peripneumony". Apr. 3,
1756
offered at councils at Onondaga. Sept. 10, 1756
condolence offered, councils at Easton. Nov. 6-17, 1756
offered at Easton. Nov. 15, 1756 (I) & (II)
condolence for Newcastle offered. Nov. 17, 1756
complaints about the cost of condolence goods. Apr. 25,
1757
condolence offered on April 1. May 10, 1757
condolence offered for the murdered settlers brought into
Lancaster during the councils. May 18, 1757
condolence again offered at Lancaster. May 19, 1757
Croghan offered condolence for those who had died of
smallpox. May 21, 1757
condolence offered, councils at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7,
1757
condolence offered, council at Fort Pitt in April 1760.
Mar. 15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
condolence given for a Seneca chief who died at Easton.
Oct. 25, 1758
condolence for the losses, expressed at Easton. Oct. 26,
1758
observed at meeting at Fort Pitt. Apr. 6-18, 1760
condolence wampum given to wipe away tears and open ears,
called a "condolence string" meant to renew and
brighten the chain. Aug. 12-15, 1760
condolence offered for the death of Conrad Weiser at the
councils at Easton. Aug. 15, 1761
offered at councils at Philadelphia. Aug. 26, 1761
deaths condoled at Lancaster. Aug. 12, 1762
referred to in a speech by the Beaver at Lancaster. Aug.
13, 1762
sought at councils at the Forks of the Muskingham. Dec.
5, 1764
given by Sir William Johnson for Indian deaths in
Pennsylvania at hands of white man. Mar. 7-12, 1768
condolence offered at Johnson Hall. Apr. 4, 1768
rituals given at Johnson Hall. June 24, 1768
performed for the loss of Seneca George's son at the
councils at Fort Augusta. Sept. 29, 1769
offered at council at Niagara. n.d. (after July 1777);
July, 1783
offered at council at Sandusky. Oct. 14, 1783
mentioned briefly beginning of Council at Niagara. July
12, 1791
great spirit is thanked for giving a Clear Sky so that
the old customs can be observed. Captain Brant
mentions he didn't do all the old customs. Oct. 11-14,
1794
CONE, Spencer H.
witness to the Treaty of Buffalo Creek. Jan. 15, 1838
CONEDOGROANICT
original place for councils, moved to Lancaster. June
25-July 3, 1744
CONEDOGWAINET
apparently the original place designated for the councils
in 1744 but due to the Governor of Maryland complaining
about the accessibility of the site the treaty was
moved to Lancaster. June 22-July 4, 1744
original place for councils in 1744. July 24, 1744
CONEDOGWAINT
purchase of lands in 1737 affirmed. July 13, 1757
CONESETA
a Seneca granted lands in the forty eight mile square
tract at Lewistown. Sept. 29, 1817
CONESTAGAS
Mingoes or Conestagas represented at the councils at
Conestoga. Mar. 21, 1722
sent a belt to Senecas to condole the death of Ghesanont.
Mar. 21, 1722
Pennsylvania sent a special message to the Conestogas
concerning relations with Six Nations after the death
of Ghesanont. May 11, 1722
treaty held with the Conestogas on the return of
delegates from the councils with Six Nations in Albany.
Sept. 21, 1722
discussion of the control over the Conestogoe by Five
Nations. Aug. 14-Dec. 1, 1722
report of Conestogas (Canastogas) joining with John
Shickcalamy. Feb. 24, 1756
Mingoes present at councils where a grant was made by
Six Nations to the English and established a boundary
line. Nov. 5, 1768
CONESTOGA BELT
belt with a rundlet and a hatchet passed in the upper
Susquehannah country to ask for rum to be put aside,
warnings to traders. Mar. 21, 1722
CONESTOGA
reported as the source of smallpox.
CONESTOGA, COUNCILS AT
report of Six Nations on their way to the councils at
Conestoga. June 27, 1721
report of Six Nations at Captain Civility's on their way
to Conestoga. July 5, 1721
proceedings of councils at Conestoga. July 6, 1721;
July 7, 1721; July 8, 1721
report of the councils at Conestoga. July 20, 1721
proceedings of the councils dated Mar. 14 at Conestoga.
Mar. 21, 1722
reference to removing the rust on the Covenant Chain
since Conestoga. Sept., 1722
reference made to lands offered at the councils at
Conestoga in the early 1720's. July 4, 1727
reference made to offers to sell Conestoga made a
councils at Conestoga in the early 1720's. July 4, 1727
CONESTOGAS (or CONNESTOGOES; MINGOES)
See also SUSQUEHANNOCKS.
those said to speak Onayiects (Oneida) and Ciugaage
(Cayuga), represented at councils at Lancaster. June,
1744
one of the parties to the Treaties of 1722. Aug. 14-
Dec. 1, 1722
Five Nations negotiate for, at Treaty at Albany. Aug.
29-Sept. 12, 1722
Conastogos "by us called the Connoywes" represented at
councils in Philadelphia. July, 1742
"those that speak to Onnoedos" represented at councils
in Philadelphia. July, 1742
list of Conestogas said to be Indians of the Nantikokes
also called Cannoyios present at councils in
Philadelphia with Six Nations. July 12, 1742 (II)
list of those present at councils in Philadelphia with
Six Nations; described as those who speak the ancient
language. July 12, 1742 (II)
meeting of representatives of Pennsylvania Provincial
Council with the Conestogas at Lancaster. Jan. 23,
1756; Jan. 29, 1756
said to be among Mingos in the Ohio country. Mar. 5,
1757
present at a conference at Harris Ferry, Lancaster.
Mar. 29-May 21, 1757
present at councils at Lancaster. Apr. 25, 1757
movements of the Conestogas described. May 8, 1758
CONESTOGOE
discussed as an unlikely place to council with the Five
Nations. Aug. 14-Dec. 1, 1722
CONEWANGO
Bowdunce Indian from Canawaago present at councils in
Philadelphia. Feb. 13, 1759
CONEWANGO (or BOUCALAOUNCE)
gifts sent to Canawaago or Boucalaonce from councils in
Philadelphia. Feb. 14, 1759
CONFERENCE AT FORT PITT
letter from William Johnson to George Croghan. Feb. 1,
1771
CONFERENCE AT GERMAN FLATTS
referred to at congress discussing peace between Cherokee
and Six Nations. Mar. 7-12, 1768
CONFERENCE AT HARRIS FERRY, LANCASTER
May 29-May 21, 1757
sent out messengers for the councils at Harris Ferry.
Dec. 29, 1756
council at John Harris' on the Susquehannah. Apr. 2,
1757
Lancaster as an acceptable alternative because of Indian
fears about smallpox raging in Philadelphia. Apr. 20,
1757
Indians removed to Lancaster from Harris' Ferry. Apr.
25, 1757
report of the commissioners at Lancaster. May 3, 1757
Croghan's minutes the councils at John Harris' on April 1.
May 10, 1757
council at Lancaster. May 11, 1757; May 12, 1757; May
13, 1757 (I) & (II); May 19, 1757; May 20, 1757
problems of invitations discussed. May 14, 1757
messages from the Cherokee arrive. May 15, 1757
Denny's speech to the council at Lancaster. May 16, 1757
discussion of Cherokee alliances. May 17, 1757 (I)
discussion of Teedyuscung's land fraud charges. May 17,
1757 (II)
condolence council held for settlers killed by Indians.
May 18, 1757
council at Lancaster. May 21, 1757
treaty at Lancaster mentioned. July 15, 1757
these councils mentioned at councils at Easton. July
22, 1757
discussed at Easton. July 25, 1757
CONFERENCE AT HARTFORD
proceedings. May 28-30, 1763
CONFERENCE AT LANCASTER (or CONFERENCE AT HARRIS FERRY,
LANCASTER)
Mar. 29-May 21, 1757
CONFERENCE AT NIAGARA
list of nations having deputies at. July, 1764
Senecas say they gave up four miles of land around
Niagara to Sir William Johnson. Dec. 31, 1790
CONFERENCE AT STATE HOUSE IN PENNSYLVANIA
alliance concluded with Six Nations, Teedyscung as King,
Delaware, Unamie, (Miami) Mohoicion, and Penn and a
treaty twelve months ago rediscussed between Penn and
ten nations (Teedyuscung) in which Indians got Wyoming,
assistance in building houses, trade, schoolmasters and
teachers when requested, hostages to be returned.
Women hostages returned at this time. King is marching
to the Ohio. Indians entreated to get out of the way
of the French and return East. July 11-12, 1758
CONGRESS AT JOHNSON HALL
friendship established between Six Nations and allies
and Cherokee. Mar. 7-12, 1768
CONHOWADADIN
a Mohawk Indian who signed a deed, granting land on the
Normans Kill to Jan Hendricksen van Baal. July 18,
1672
CONHOWDATWAW
a Seneca granted lands in the forty eight mile square
tract at Lewistown. Sept. 29, 1817
CONIACHKOE
Mohawk from the "lst" castle, present at councils in
Albany with Coursey. July 21-Aug. 22, 1677 (II)
CONIN, Peter (or CONYN, Piter)
present at a meeting at Canajohary. Re: Canajohary
Patent. He was a Justice of the Peace for the County
of Albany. Mar. 10, 1763
CONIYEGERADA. See CONNEYEGERADA.
CONNADAGAUHEA (or CONNADAGAUGHIA)
a Mohawk Indian, who was present at a conference at
Harris Ferry, Lancaster. Mar. 29-May 21, 1757
Connadagaughia, Mohawk delegate to a conference at
Harris' Ferry and Lancaster on Apr. 1. May 10, 1757
CONNADAGAUGHIA. See CONNADAGAUHEA.
CONNATAGARIES
mentioned as Washington's Indian. May 16, 1777
CONNECHSATAGOCHRONA
one of several nations formerly under the influences of
the French; said to be from the lakes. Aug. 15, 1761
CONNECTICUT
keep chain strong with the Five Nations; renewed in
Albany. Sept. 17-Oct. 9, 1696
chain extended to Connecticut. Aug. 15-20, 1694
discussion of military assistance to New York and Five
Nations. July 31-Aug. 10, 1696
covenant chain with Five Nations renewed. Sept. 29, 1696
covenant chain renewed. Oct. 2, 1696; Oct. 3, 1696
complaints that the colony had not responded with aid
against the French. Nov. 9, 1696
councils in Albany with Six Nations and others. June 20,
1744
commissioners present at councils in Albany with Six
Nations; concerns about Six Nations declarations of
neutrality. Jan. 17, 1745
represented at councils in Albany. Oct. 5-14, 1745;
Oct. 31, 1745; Nov. 30, 1745; Nov. 25, 1751
Connecticut claims to the Susquehannah region discussed
in the Albany Conference. Aug. 6, 1754
Connecticut claims in Pennsylvania discussed at Easton
(at Cushietunck claiming the Wyoming valley). Aug. 15,
1761
the issue of the Connecticut claims in the Wyoming
discussed at Lancaster. Aug. 26, 1762
concern that Connecticut still pressing claims to lands
on the Susquehannah. Apr. 4, 1768
CONNECTICUT COMPANY
entered agreement with Indians of Grand River, according
to letter from Joseph Brant to Oliver Phelps. Dec. 27,
1800; Feb. 20, 1802
CONNECTICUT RIVER
report of attacks by Canadian Indians on the Connecticut
River. Nov. 30, 1745
indication of the French building a fort on this river.
Aug. 6, 1754
CONNER, John
present at treaty of Greenville. July 22, 1814
present at treaty of St. Mary's. Sept. 17, 1818
CONNER, William
interpreter for the Treaty of Greenville. July 22, 1814
signer to the treaty with the Indians of Ohio held on
the Miami. Sept. 29, 1817
CONNESSOONO. See HONONTONCHIONNI.
CONNESTOGOES. See CONESTOGAS.
CONNESTRAHO
Six Nations present at councils at Loggstown. Aug. 12,
1751
CONNEYEGERADA (or CONIYEGERADA)
present at meeting at Fort Pitt. Apr. 6-18, 1760
war captain of the Six Nations, who attended the
conference at Fort Pitt. Apr. 6-12, 1760
CONNISSORE
Seneca sachem, delayed arrival at councils in Albany.
Sept., 1722
CONNOCHQUISIE
death announced at councils at Mount Johnson, his son
given his fathers name. July 21, 1755
CONNODOSE
a Seneca granted lands in the forty eight mile square
tract at Lewistown. Sept. 29, 1817
CONNOSOORA
Six Nations, present at councils in Philadelphia. July
3, 1727
CONNUTSKEN OUGHROONAW
listed as one of the groups subdued by the Six Nations
at the Treaty of Lancaster. June 22-July 4, 1744
one of the tribes subdued by the Six Nations discussed at
Lancaster. July 24, 1744
CONOCHQUANIE
"a great Oneida Sachem" condoled by John Henry Lydius.
July 29, 1755
CONOCHQUIESA. See CANAGHQUAYESON.
CONOGARIERA
signed confirmation of Treaty at Lancaster, at council
at Loggstown. May 28-June 13, 1752
confirmed the deed of Lancaster at Loggstown. June 1-13,
1752
CONOGHQUIESON
See also CANAGHQUAYESON.
chief of Oneida present at congress to discuss peace
between Six Nations and Cherokee. Mar. 7-12, 1768
CONOHANIOKEE
Cayuga, present at councils in Philadelphia. Mar. 30,
1762
CONONSAGRET
signed the confirmation of the Treaty of Lancaster at
the councils at Loggstown. June 1-13, 1752
CONOOIS. See PASCATTOWAY.
CONOSOHOGHK
Cayuga, present at councils in Philadelphia. Mar. 30,
1762
CONOY
wish to remove to Shamokin; some said to be living among
the Tuscarora. June 25-July 3, 1744
CONOYS (or CACHNAWAJA; VIRGINIA INDIANS)
Seneca propositions of peace with the Cachawais,
Virginia Indians, at councils in Albany with Lord
Effingham. Aug. 5, 1684
Cachnawajs, or Virginia Indians. Five Nations wish to
meet with them at Albany to confirm Covenant Chain.
July 30-Aug. 6, 1684
representatives of a group of Conestogas known as
Connoywes present at councils in Philadelphia. July,
1742
eight headmen of the Canoyios present at councils in
Lancaster. June, 1744
Conoyuchsuchroona listed as one of the groups subdued by
the Six Nations at the Treaty of Lancaster. June 22-
July 4, 1744
English desire to relocate the Conoys to the Juniata
River. June 22-July 4, 1744
Six Nations claim to have defeated the Conoyuchroons and
to hold them as subjects. July 24, 1744
present to complain about a land claim in a council in
Philadelphia where Senecas and Oneydos are present.
July 1, 1749
those Conoys residing in the Neighborhood of Oquaga were
present at a meeting of Indians from the vicinity of
Oquaga with William Johnson at Fort Johnson. Apr. 29-
May 1, 1757; May 2, 1757
indicated to be now one nation with the Nanticokes,
represented at the councils at Easton. Oct. 8, 1758
represented at councils at Easton. Aug. 15, 1761
sent belts to the councils at Lancaster. Aug. 11, 1762
represented at councils at Lancaster. Aug. 14, 1762
represented at councils at Fort Augusta. Sept. 29, 1769
present at council held at Niagara. n.d. (helf after
July, 1777)
CONOYUCHSUCHROONA. See CONOYS.
CONOYUCHSUGHROONOA
one of the nations conquered by Six Nations. June 25-
July 3, 1744
CONQUEST
beaver hunting territories taken by sword eighty years
previously. (July 19, 1701)
lands won by conquest eight years hence. Dec. 13, 1726
CONQUEST, (right by)
Five Nations outlined that the Canestogoe and
Susquahannah Indians had rights to sell lands to the
English for the lands were then theirs but since Five
Nations conquered these Indians their lands according
to Five Nations now belonged to Five Nations; Five
Nations in return demanded satisfaction upon those
"deeds". June 22-July 4, 1744
Oneida and Cayuga giving lands in the Susquehannah won
by conquest to New York. Aug. 2, 1684
Six Nations explain their claim to the Susquehannah
country by right of conquest; demand settlers be
removed. July 7, 1742
claim on Virginia to hold its lands by right of Conquest.
June 22-July 4, 1744
speech by Gachradodow where with the proper actions
spoke saying that the Question God's approval to the
King to conquer Indians especially remembering that
the Six Nations had never been conquered by the King.
June 22-July 4, 1744
Tachanoontia in a speech at the treaty of Lancaster
noted that often it was said by Virginians that the
King and people of the colony conquered the Indians
who lived there but it is not true; credited only with
conquering the Sachdagughroonaw and driving back the
Tuscarroraws. June 22-July 4, 1744
Six Nations press case at councils at Lancaster of
claims to all lands of peoples they had conquered, but
agreed to deed these over if all settlers could be
kept within agreed boundaries. July 24, 1744
discussion about the Six Nations rights of conquest over
Susquehannah lands because the Susquehannah Indians
had been conquered by Six Nations at the Albany
Conference. Aug. 6, 1754
boundaries of conquest by Five Nations described by
William Johnson in address to lords of Trade. Nov. 18,
1763
CONQUEST, (right of)
Six Nations claim to the Susquehannah country and other
lands by right of conquest; Six Nations affirmation
that they had never conquered by the English. June
25-July 3, 1744
CONRAD, Lieutenant
present at councils in Pittsburgh. Aug. 20, 1759
present at a council in Pittsburgh in July of 1759.
Mar. 12, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
CONSENSUS
Carondowanne, an Oneida sachem, rose in a council in
Albany to say that the Five Nations did not speak with
one voice on the issue under discussion; He indicated
he was of a different opinion than the speaker and
that "many of our people, that talk loud were very
much for it." Feb. 3-6, 1699
Mohawks go home to sense public opinion before answering.
July 16, 1710
the lack of a consensus among Six Nations representatives
on the issue of the Susquehannah country. Aug. 6,
1754
CONSHQUEISOH
an Oneida Indian of the Turtle Clan who signed a deed
for a tract of land from the Oneidas to the New
England Indians (Brotherton). Oct. 4, 1774
CONSONTHA
Shawnee; present at the councils at Carlisle. Oct. 4,
1753
CONSTABLE, William
purchased lands received in the Treaty with the Seven
Nations of Canada in New York. May 31, 1796
purchaser of land for Alexander MacComb under the treaty
between the Seven Nations of Canada and New York State
(a commissioner of the United States was present).
May 31, 1796
CONSTICHROHARE RIVER (or PEDES RIVER)
CONTARONGUE
Seneca, turned over a prisoner at Lancaster. Aug. 19,
1762
CONTJOCHQUA, Moses
Mohawk, present at councils at Aucquick. Oct. 14, 1754
CONTUGHQUA
Six Nations; present at councils at Loggstown. Aug. 12,
1751
CONWAHOGA (or CANWAHAGO; KANNAWGOGH)
delegates from, attend conference at Pittsburgh. Jan.
3-8, 1759 (I) & (II)
COOK
Captain present at Six Nations meeting at Niagara Dec.
11, 1782, enclosed in. July 3, 1783
COOK, Louis. See ATLATOHARONGWEN.
COOK, Luis. See MJADINGHUTONGWEA.
COOK, Michael
an Indian of St. Regis, who signed a cession of land to
the State of New York. July 18, 1826
COOKSON, Thomas
present at councils at Lancaster. June 30, 1744;
July 26, 1748
present at Treaty at Lancaster. July 2, 1744
name on a 1749 deed; enclosed in the proceedings of
councils at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7, 1757
COOLEY, Peter
presented land by Mohawks of Canajohary. May 22, 1769
COONANTANOHCOO
Seneca witness to the Treaty of Greenville. July 22,
1814
COONTINDNAU (or COFFEE HOUSE)
present as a signer for the Senecas of the Treaty of
Greenville. July 22, 1814
Seneca signer to the Treaty at Greenville. July 22, 1814
named in the land grant division of thirty thousand
acres on the Sandusky River. Sept. 29, 1817
Seneca leader named in a land grant (boundaries described)
patent, fee simple, in the Treaty on the Miami. Sept.
29, 1817
COOPER, John
an Oneida Indian of Green Bay, Wisconsin who signed a
treaty with the United States. Sept. 16, 1836
COORACKKOO
apparently an Iroquois name for the King of England.
Sept. 14, 1726
COOTE, Richard
See also BELLOMONT, EARL OF.
Earl of Bellomont; letter from Dellius about French
meetings with Five Nations. Apr. 6, 1698
name on the proceedings. May 16, 1698
propositions of Four Nations forwarded to Governor Coote.
May 16, 1698
original depositions presented before the Earl of
Bellomont relative to a fraudulent purchase of lands
from several Mohawk Indians. May 31, 1698
Earl of Bellomont's report about Maquase land. July 9,
1698
Wessells' account of negotiation with Bellomont with the
Five Nations. Sept. 12, 1698
councils with Five Nations in Albany. Sept. 14, 1698
attested copy of Nanfan's negotiations with Five Nations.
Oct. 8, 1698
attested copy of document. Oct. 21, 1698
reference to the Earl of Bellomont's order to the Five
Nations to not send wampum to Canada for any reason.
Dec. 26, 1698
Earl of Bellomont; forbidding any belts to be sent to
the French, ordered as the Governor of New York. Feb.
3-6, 1699
assurances to be given the Five Nations that the Governor
would get their prisoners released from Canada. Feb.
4, 1699
said to look upon the Upper Nations mission to Canada as
a breach of the Covenant Chain. Feb. 4, 1699
Earl of Bellomont to the Lords of Trade. Apr. 13, 1699
Messrs. Schuyler and Bleeker to the Earl of Bellomont.
May 14, 1699
blamed for shutting off the path to Canada and
communications as well. June 12-16, 1699
report of the Earl of Bellomont going to England. June
12-16, 1699
present at councils in Albany. Oct. 17, 1700
death of Lord Bellomont condoled. (July 19, 1701)
Lord Bellomont described by the Mohawks as breaking a
deed of sale of lands. July 16, 1710
CORACHCONKE (or CIVIL JOHN; MECHOMEA; MESOMEA; METHOMEA;
MOAYSOMEA; REFLECTION)
Seneca witness to the Treaty of Greenville. July 22,
1814
signed Treaty of Spring Wells. Sept. 8, 1815
granted lands in the forty eight square mile tract at
Lewistown. Sept. 29, 1817
named in land grant to the Shawnee and Seneca at
Lewistown in the Treaty on the Miami. Sept. 29, 1817
signed the treaty with the tribes of Ohio held on the
Miami. Sept. 29, 1817
signed the treaty at St. Mary's. Sept. 17, 1818
signed the Treaty with the mixed band of Shawnee and
Seneca at Lewistown. July 20, 1831
signed the Treaty with the Senecas and Shawnees at
Cowskin River. Dec. 29, 1832
CORLAER (CORLIER; CURLAER; NEW YORK)
Iroquoian name for New York. July 30-Aug. 6, 1684
Iroquoian covenant with Corlier. Aug. 3-13, 1682
present at meeting at Fort Fredrick to reaffirm friendship
with British. July 23-28, 1748
CORLAER'S LAKE
mentioned as the route of the French in their attacks
on Five Nations and New York. Sept. 14, 1687
Corlaer's Lake at Onjadas, proposed location for a fort
for Five Nations. Sept. 18-21, 1688 (III)
mentioned in connection with the site for a fort. Sept.
18-21, 1688 (II)
CORLOR
a settlement near Albany destroyed by the French. The
settlers were implied to be Dutch. June 15, 1690
CORN
Five Nations told to bury their corn in the woods. Aug.
5, 1687
attacked while planting corn. Aug. 6, 1687 (III)
losses of corn discussed. Mar. 9-12, 1697
seek to rebuild castle when corn is ready. June 9, 1697
problems of corn planting discussed relative to removal
of tribes from the Ohio country. Aug. 29, 1732
need for corn satisfied by Johnson. July 21, 1755
Johnson offering to supply Indian corn to the Six Nations.
Sept. 10, 1756
CORNBLADE
named as a Shawnee hostage to be held by the English.
Dec. 5, 1764
CORNELIS, Akus. See AKUS.
CORNELISSE, Arneut. See VIELE, Aernout Cornelius.
CORNELIUS
See also KACHNEGHDACKON; TOHAGHDAGHQUYERRY.
signer to a deed dated Aug. 1737 enclosed in the
proceedings of the councils at Easton. July 21-Aug. 7,
1757
present at a meeting of Mohawks with the Albany Corporation
at Johnson Hall. Dec. 21, 1773
a Mohawk, present at a meeting of the Mohawks with the
Albany Corporation at Johnson Hall. [Dec. 21-22, 1773]
CORNELIUS, Arnut. See VIELE, Aernout Cornelius.
CORNELIUS, Jacob
an Oneida chief of Oneida, Wisconsin who signed a broadside
in defense of Eleazer Williams. July 18, 1826
an Oneida Indian who signed a treaty with the United
States. Sept. 16, 1836
an Oneida Indian of Green Bay, a member of the Orchard
Party of Oneidas. He signed a treaty with the United
States. Feb. 3, 1838
CORNELIUS, John
an Oneida Indian of Green Bay, Wisconsin who signed a
treaty with the United States. Sept. 16, 1836
CORNELIUS, Moses
an Oneida Indian of Wisconsin who signed a broadside in
defense of Eleazar Williams. July 18, 1826
CORNELIUS, William
an Oneida chief of Oneida, Wisconsin who signed a broadside
in defense of Eleazar Williams. July 18, 1826
CORNPLANTER (or OBAIL; OBEAL, Henry)
See also ABEEL, John; O BALL; GYANT WAIS; KOCENTWAHKA.
signed a letter from the Seneca Indians to the Grand
Council of the Thirteen Fires (United States). Dec.
31, 1790
addresses United States President for Six Nations,
Seneca chief; claims Congress has previously deceived
them and presents map with territory desired by
Indians. June 18, 1794
addresses President Washington. Claims he was awarded
land for himself. Will not compromise on the land
desired from the United States. Requests his son be
sent back from La Beeuf if land is not granted and
tell him if he means to hold the Six Nations of United
States Council at Buffalo Creek. July 4, 1794
"A Chief of the Seneckas" who served as a witness to a
treaty between the Mohawks and the United States. Mar.
29, 1797
witness to the Treaty with the Mohawks at Albany for the
relinquishment of all their claims to lands. Mar. 29,
1797
signed cession of land from Senecas to Tuscaroras. Mar.
30, 1808
present at Treaty at Fort Stanwix, Treaty at Muskingum,
and at Canandaigua. Sept. 16, 1810
presented review of historical relations of Indians and
Whites at a council. Sept. 16, 1810
served as speaker for the Senecas of Allegany at a
council at Buffalo Creek. July 25, 1813 (I)
speech of Cornplanter. July 25, 1813 (II)
CORNWELL, Captain
present at councils in Albany. Dec. 4, 1726
COROCKSAARA
Seneca, handover a prisoner at Lancaster. Aug. 19, 1762
CORONET
a coronet given in the councils at Fort George to
signify the covenant at the time of the signing of the
treaty. Aug. 14-Dec. 1, 1722
COROUSAGRET
signed confirmation of Treaty at Lancaster, at council
at Loggstown. May 28-June 13, 1752
CORTHIES, Mr.
interpreter for Six Nations at congress to discuss peace
between Six Nations and Cherokee. Mar. 7-12, 1768
CORTLAND, Stephanus V. See VAN CORTLAND, Stephanus.
CORTLANDT, Stephen, Colonel
representative of New York, present at councils in
Albany. Aug. 15-20, 1694
CORTLANDT, Philip
present at councils in Albany. Aug. 16-19, 1740
COSBY, Major
present at councils in Albany. Dec. 15, 1733
COSBY, William
letter with proceedings of councils sent to Lords of
Trade. Dec. 15, 1733
presented a deed from the Mohawks to the City of Albany
to Aria, a Mohawk Indian, asserting that the deed was
fraudulent. Aria burned the deed. [1772]
Governor of New York, 1732-1736. Presented deed from
the Mohawks to the City of Albany to Aria, a Mohawk
Indian, asserting that the deed was fraudulent. Aria
burned the deed. [Dec. 21-22, 1773]
COSENS, B.
Clerk of Council for a letter of Lieutenant Governor
Nantan. June 12-16, 1699
COSHKAUTAUGH
signer of the Indenture with the Senecas at Buffalo
Creek. June 30, 1802
COSWENTANNEA
present at councils at Loggstown. Jan. 12-Feb. 3, 1754;
Feb. 20, 1754
COTTAHMNEA
Twightwee, present at councils at Lancaster. Aug. 12,
1762
COTTON, Rowland
present at Six Nations meeting at Fort Fredrick to
reaffirm friendship. July 23-28, 1748
COUEWASH
a Seneca granted lands in the forty eight square tract
at Lewistown. Sept. 29, 1817
COUNCIL(S) AT/IN,
See ALBANY, COUNCIL(S) IN; ALBANY COURTHOUSE, COUNCIL
AT; ALBANY-SCHENECTADY, COUNCIL(S) AT; ALEXANDRIA,
COUNCIL(S) IN; ARMSTRONG'S CAMP, COUNCIL(S) AT;
AUGHWICK (CROGHAN'S), COUNCIL AT; BALTIMORE, COUNCIL(S)
AT; BOSTON, COUNCIL(S) IN; BROTHERTOWN, GENERAL
COUNCIL(S) AT; BROWNSTONE, COUNCIL(S) AT; BUFFALOE
CREEK, COUNCIL(S) AT; BURLINGTON, COUNCIL(S) AT;
CARLISLE, COUNCIL(S) AT; CONESTOGA, COUNCIL(S) AT;
DEERFIELD, COUNCIL(S); EASTON, COUNCIL(S) AT; FORKS
OF MUSKINGHAM, COUNCIL(S). AT THE; FORT AUGUSTA,
COUNCIL(S) AT; FORT GEORGE, COUNCIL(S) AT; FORT
JOHNSON, COUNCIL(S) AT; FORT MEIGS, MIAMI RAPIDS,
COUNCIL(S) AT; FORT ORANGE, COUNCIL(S) AT: FORT PITT,
COUNCIL(S) AT; FORT STANWIX, COUNCIL(S) AT; GRAND
ISLE, COUNCILS AT; GREEN BAY, COUNCIL(S) AT; HARRIS
FERRY, COUNCIL(S) AT; JOHNSON HALL, COUNCIL(S) AT;
KINGSTON, COUNCIL(S) AT; LANCASTER, COUNCIL(S) AT;
LOGGSTOWN, COUNCIL(S) AT; MIAMI RAPIDS, COUNCIL(S) AT;
MONTREAL, COUNCIL IN; MOUNT JOHNSON, COUNCIL(S) AT;
NEW YORK CITY, COUNCIL(S) IN; NIAGARA, COUNCIL(S) AT;
OLD TOWN, COUNCIL(S) AT; ONEIDA, COUNCIL(S) AT;
ONONDAGA, COUNCIL(S) AT; OSWEGO, COUNCIL(S) AT;
OTSININGO, COUNCIL(S) AT; PHILADELPHIA, COUNCIL(S) IN;
PHILADELPHIA, PROVISIONAL COUNCIL(S) IN; PHILADELPHIA
WITH SIX NATIONS AND CONESTOGA, COUNCIL(S) IN;
PITTSBURG, COUNCIL(S) IN; QUEBEC, COUNCIL(S) IN;
SAINT LEWIS, COUNCIL(S) AT; SCIOTO, COUNCIL(S) AT;
SHAMOKIN, COUNCIL(S) IN; STENTON, COUNCIL(S) AT;
TULPEKOKIN, COUNCIL(S) AT; WINCHESTER, COUNCIL(S) AT;
WYOMING, COUNCIL(S) AT.
COUNCIL BEHAVIOR AND RHETORIC
Wessel brought orders from Governor Fletcher preventing
a council of the Five Nations, but the sachems reacted
that public meetings "it is our order and method on all
occasions". Aguadarando, Onnondaga sachem, spoke
against the French belt, the reason for the meeting,
in the format of songs sung by four men "as it is our
old custom". He ended this participatory statement
by presenting wampum. Aug. 5-19, 1693
request by the English Governors to limit the number of
individuals Five Nations actual brought in attendence
to councils. Aug. 14-Dec. 1, 1722
confirmation in public at Fire at Buffalo Creek deemed
sacred. June 2, 1789
COUNCIL FIRE
guardians of this Council Fire and you will constantly
keep it well kindled and clean swept. Captain Brandt
speaks for Six Nations to Wyandot in condolence
ceremony at Council at Brownstone. Oct. 11-14, 1794
"...welcome to this great fire"; British to Six Nations.
n.d. (after July 1777)
"kindle council fire at which you have desired me to
deliver up all flesh and blood we had taken from
Virginians". Oct. 14, 1783
COUNCIL KEEPER. See SCRAHOWA.
COUNIACH
Conoy, present at meetings with Six Nations at Easton.
Oct. 24, 1758
COUR, Jean. See COEUR, Jean.
COURCELLE(S). See RÉMY DE COURCELLE(S), Daniel de.
COUREURS DE BOIS
indication of them being called home, not wanting them
among the Indians any longer. Mar. 7, 1689
COURSEY, Colonel Henry
present at councils in Baltimore with the Sinwica. Apr.
16, 1685
instructions from Maryland to Coursey to make peace with
the Susquahannah and Cinnigo and included Piscattaway.
Apr. 30, 1677
present at councils in Albany. July 21-Aug. 22, 1677
(II)
apparently the agent for Virginia in a council with Six
Nations establishing a link in the Covenant Chain;
reference made to this event at the councils at
Lancaster. June 22-July 4, 1744
COURSEY, Henry
proposition of peace to Seneca on behalf of Virginia,
Maryland and New York. n.d. 1677
instructions for, from Maryland for peace with
"Susquehannoh and Cinnigo" Indians. Apr. 30, 1677
agent for Lord Charles of (Council at Albany) Baltimore
and Virginia to offer peace to Mohawk and Senecas.
Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk, Sinnondago and Cajuga
accept. July 20-Aug. 22, 1677 (II)
of Virginia, meeting with Oneydes on behalf of Lord
Baltimore. July 21, 1677
mentions his negotiating Treaty at Fort Albany, 1677.
Oct. 5, 1677
previous agreements discussed at councils with Oneidas
in Albany. Dec. 21, 1677
commissioner representing subjects in Maryland and
Virginia at a Treaty of Peace between Maryland and
the Five Nations. Aug. 3-13, 1682
proposes to reestablish peace as representative of
Maryland and Lord Charles at Council at Albany. Aug.
3-13, 1682 (I) & (II)
reference to an earlier treaty made in the 1670's with
the Five Nations. Aug. 14-Dec. 1, 1722
treaties made with Coursey recounted by Virginia to
verify their claims. June 25-July 3, 1744
COURTES OREILLES
Sauteurs de Courtes Oreilles present at the Castle of
Saint Lewis. Feb. 6-10, 1794
COURY, Colonel W. Henry. See COURSEY, Colonel Henry;
COURSEY, Henry.
COUSINS
Morris instructions to Scaroyady to tell Six Nations to
keep their counsins the Delaware, under their
direction. Nov. 14, 1755
Governor Thomas tells Six Nations that there are problems
among "your counsin," implying the Delawares, on land
belonging to settlers. July 9, 1742
term of address for the Delaware. Nov. 17, 1753
COVENANT
covenant of friendship was upheld by the Six Nations in
fighting for the King (of England, during American
Revolution), according to the Six Nations. Nov. 6,
1784
described as an absolute covenant. July 20-Aug. 22,
1677 (II)
the making of a covenant with the Oneidas discussed.
July 21, 1677
reference to the covenant made with Coursey. Dec. 20,
1677
being renewed. Aug. 1, 1678
breaking of covenants discussed. Nov. 9, 1680
keep from being broken. Nov. 9-10, 1680
kept well and clean. July 31, 1684
reference to the new covenant and a straight chain. Aug.
5, 1684
asked to be mindful of the covenant. Apr. 16, 1685
renewed between Mohawks and Massachusetts, Maryland, and
Virginia. Apr. 5, 1687
united as one heart. Feb. 16, 1688 (II)
the maintaining of a strong covenant. Sept. 18-21,
1688 (IV)
need to keep the old covenant firm. Sept. 18-21, 1688
(II)
kept without alteration. Sept. 18-21, 1688 (III)
come to renew it. Feb. 25, 1690
the firm covenant. May 3, 1690
myth of the covenant related. June 1, 1691 (II)
supported and renewed. June 4-9, 1691
covenant with the forefathers maintained in discussions
at councils at Albany. Sept. 4, 1691
renewed with New York. May 31, 1693
renewed. July 4, 1693 (II)
the old covenant referred to in meetings with Schuyler.
Mar. 28, 1694 (IX)
symbolism and details discussed. Aug. 15-20, 1694
need for renewal. Aug. 28, 1695 (II)
to assist one another. Aug. 28, 1695
stipulation of the covenant stressed by Five Nations to
cooperate in rooting out the enemy. Nov. 9, 1696
kept invioable. June 15, 1717 (II)
not to be broken; but to be fulfilled. Sept. 20, 1723
"ought to stand to what you are bound for". Sept. 28,
1724
report of the Ottawas and Hurons making a covenant with
Five Nations. Dec. 4, 1726
discussion about a special covenant, renewed and
brightened. Aug. 27-Sept. 1, 1735
covenant with Canada discussed at councils in Albany.
Aug. 9, 1745
renewal of the old covenant. July 16, 1747
seek reforms consistant with the old covenant. Nov. 2,
1753
concern about the ancient covenant of peace. July 10-11,
1756
renewed at Albany. Feb. 25, 1793 (II)
COVENANT CHAIN
English accusing the Onnondaga of a breach in the
covenant chain for corresponding with the French.
June 9, 1697
message of the Virginia House of Burgesses to Governor
Spotswood. Response to the Governor's assertion that
the Five Nations are threatening to break the
"Covenant Chain", saying that it has "grown rusty".
[n.d.]
three Mohawk villages renew covenant chain. June 16,
1657
proposals of Senecas renewing Covenant Chain. July 25,
1660
Mohawk reply to Henry Coursey re: strength of bond to
New York. July 20-Aug. 22, 1677
restored with the Mohawk. Aug. 1, 1678
including of the Piscotowayes in the Covenant Chain
between the Five Nations and the Christians of
Maryland and Virginia. Aug. 3-13, 1682 (I)
Oneidas indicate making a covenant chain fast and clear
like gold one beaver was then given to symbolize the
relationship. Aug. 3-13, 1682
renewed at conference of Mohawk, Oneydo, Onondaga,
Seneca and New York, Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts,
at Albany. July 30-Aug. 6, 1684
kept clear and bright. July 31, 1684
to be kept unspotted. Apr. 16, 1685
kept bright and clear at councils in Albany. Apr. 5,
1687
mention of a covenant chain with the French established
two to three years earlier, renewal of the chain with
the English. Aug. 5, 1687
"Covenant Chain with the French". Speech of Governor of
New York to Five Nations. Aug. 6, 1687 (I)
covenant chain with the Western Indians (Twightwees and
Ottawas). Aug. 6, 1687 (I)
reminders to the Oneida of their link to Virginia in the
Covenant Chain. Sept. 3, 1687
holding fast to the chain. Sept. 9, 1687 (II)
Mohawks holding fast to the Covenant Chain. Sept. 9,
1687
kept strong and bright. Sept. 14, 1687
covenant chain with the English described as compared to
relations with the French. Feb. 13, 1688
must always be held in the right hand fast and firm.
Feb. 13, 1688 (II)
renewed at Albany. Feb. 13, 1688 (III)
the string covenant renewed by the Mohawk. Sept. 18-21,
1688 (III)
renewed. Dec. 27, 1689; Feb. 25, 1690; June 4-9, 1691
said to be silver, keep breaches from it. Jan. 6, 1690
convenant chain between the Five Nations and Boston and
Virginia discussed. June 2, 1691
discussion of the Convenant Chain between Five Nations and
New England, Virginia, and Maryland. "Assist us
according to Covenant made between us and altho an
angry Dog should come and endeavour to bitt the chaine
in pieces with his teeth, yet we will keep firm".
June 4-5, 1691
discussed in a letter about meetings with Mohawk. (July
11, 1691)
symbolized in the imagery of a tree. Sept. 2-4, 1691
discussions about links, renewal with Virginia, and the
colonies not living up to the chain. June 6, 1692 (II)
keep chain of covenant with the people of Virginia.
June 6, 1692
word that the ancient covenant chain would be renewed in
the spring. Feb. 25, 1693
reference to the chain being kept "olye and greeze it"
so that it will never rust and be kept inviolable.
June 15-July 6, 1693
renewal of the Covenant Chain at a council in Albany
between Governor Fletcher, Five Nations, and the
Schaghticokes. June 15-July 6, 1693
renewed. July 4, 1693; July 6, 1695; Oct. 19, 1695
Fletcher accused the Oneidas of defiling the Covenant
Chain by receiving a belt of peace from the Governor
of Canada. July 31, 1693
renewal of the Covenant Chain mentioned "to keep bright
and clean so long as the sun shall shine". July 31,
1693
Aquadarando, an Onnondaga Sachem, spoke in a council
with Dirck Wessel of how the covenant had been renewed,
but not fulfilled implying that the French in Quebec
had not been destroyed. Aug. 5-19, 1693
reference in an invitation to council. Aug. 15, 1693
(III)
reference to how strong and firm Fletcher kept the
Covenant Chain. Feb. 2-9, 1694
Dellius discussed the Five Nations threatening the
Covenant. Feb. 12, 1694
renewed and confirmed. Aug. 15-20, 1694
keep the chain bright. Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 1695 (II)
renewed at councils in Albany. Sept. 18-19, 1695
letter from Albany about renewing the covenant chain
with the Onondagas and Oneidas especially. Aug. 8,
1696
delivered presents to keep the chain bright and from
rust. Sept. 17-Oct. 9, 1696
journal of Governor Fletcher's visit to Albany to renew
the Covenant Chain. Sept. 17-Oct. 9, 1696
list of gifts given to renew the Covenant Chain in
Albany. Sept. 29, 1696 (II)
strengthen the chain. Sept. 29, 1696
renewed at councils with Five Nations. Oct. 1, 1696
renewed between the colonies and Five Nations. Oct. 2,
1696
renewed with Colonies and Five Nations in Albany. Oct.
3, 1696
need to keep it bright. Nov. 9, 1696
confirmed. Mar. 9-12, 1697 (I) & (II)
discussion of a possible breach in the Covenant Chain.
June 9, 1697 (III)
said to be at stake with Oneida actions to send
messengers to Canada. June 9, 1697 (II)
Five Nations warned that correspondence with Governor
of Canada is a breach in the Covenant Chain. July 8,
1697
discussion of a breach in the Covenant Chain. July 12,
1697
Cayugas indicated they always wanted to keep bright and
clean the covenant chain and never suffer any rust to
grow upon it. Sept. 28, 1697
keep bright and clean. Sept. 28, 1697 (II)
kept clean. Sept. 28, 1697 (II)
Four Nations resolve to keep the Covenant Chain; use of
body imagery. May 16, 1698
renewed and kept. May 16, 1698 (II)
Four Nations promise to keep firm the Covenant Chain.
Aug. 22, 1698
our land is in one Covenant Chain, ought not to wrong
one another. Sept. 14, 1698
reference to the Covenant Chain being recently renewed.
Oct. 8, 1698
restored and renewed. Oct. 21, 1698
Coote, Earle of Bellomont, Governor of New York was said
to view the Upper Nations mission to Canada as a
breach of the Covenant Chain. Feb. 4, 1699
obedience to the Covenant Chain. June 12-16, 1699
plea for the Five Nations not to break the Covenant
Chain but to correspond with the French. Oct. 17, 1700
renew the chain, make it bright and clear. (July 19,
1701)
renewed on behalf of the Crown. July 14, 1709
renewed and brightened in the councils at Albany. Aug.
15, 1710
renewed at councils in Albany. Sept. 29, 1715
renewed and brightened. n.d. (June 13-17, 1717)
live in strictest friendship. June 13, 1717 (II)
continued, promised to report of any breaks in it.
June 14, 1717
now fully engaged and fresh in our memories. June 17,
1717
address of Governor Alexander Spotswood to the Virginia
House of Burgesses. Re: threats of Five Nations to
break "Covenant Chain" with Virginia, saying that it
has "grown rusty". Apr. 23, 1718
message of the Virginia House of Burgesses to Governor
Spotswood. Re: covenant with Five Nations. May 28,
1718
renewed at councils in Albany. Oct. 16, 1721
allusion to removing the spots from the Covenant Chain.
Aug. 14-Dec. 1, 1722
imagery of rocks on a mountain to which they are fastened
referring to the Covenant Chain. Aug. 14-Dec. 1, 1722
legend of the Covenant Chain given by an unidentified
Iroquois Speaker. Aug. 14-Dec. 1, 1722
reference by the Five Nations how the Covenant Chain
with Virginia has grown rusty over a period of fifty
years. Aug. 14-Dec. 1, 1722
renewal of the Covenant Chain relationship with New York,
Virginia, and Pennsylvania and the Five Nations. Aug.
14-Dec. 1, 1722
Six Nations speaker gives account of Covenant Chain at
Boston. It is referred to as a "Golden Chain". Aug.
22-Sept. 20, 1723
imagery of ship tied to land, employed by Iroquois
speaker at Treaty at Albany (referred to as linkage of
hands). Aug. 29-Sept. 12, 1722
brightened at councils in Albany. Sept., 1722
covenant chain renewed at a council with Six Nations in
Albany. Sept. 21, 1722
versions of the myth recited. Sept. 20, 1723
discussion about the actions of the Eastern Indians when
in the chain, Oct. 10-26, 1723
old covenant chain renewed and brightened. Dec. 4, 1726
reference to the league being bound by a chain, kept
from rust. July 4, 1727
renewal of Old Covenant Chain. Dec. 15, 1733
renewed and brightened at Deerfield. Aug. 27-Sept. 1,
1735
chain brightened in a council in Philadelphia with
Delaware, Cayuga, and Tuscarora. Aug. 21, 1736
brightened and renewed. Aug. 16-19, 1740; Oct. 31, 1745
united in a covenant chain. Aug. 24, 1742
efforts to remove rust from the chain. June 22-July 4,
1744
legend of the Covenant Chain told by Canassatego at the
councils at Lancaster. June 22-July 4, 1744
reference to the chain uniting the Five Nations and
English in one body and one soul. June 22-July 4, 1744
reference to the first Covenant Chain with Virginia in
1674. June 22-July 4, 1744
united in the chain, bind all links; myth of the chain
related. June 25-July 3, 1744
renewed at councils in Lancaster. June 30, 1744
between Six Nations and Virginia, renewed. July 2, 1744
(I) & (II)
chain brightened, covenant reaffirmed. July 24, 1744
sections of the Covenant Chain myth given geographic
designation with the lands of the Six Nations. July
24, 1744
renew, strengthen, and brighten the Covenant Chain.
Oct. 9, 1744
covenant chain strengthened; (myth related). Jan. 17,
1745
renewed, brightened and strengthened. Oct. 5-14, 1745;
Nov. 30, 1745
must be brightened. Apr. 24, 1748
chain brightened and strengthened. July 23-28, 1748
renewed at councils in Albany. July 26, 1748 (II)
the story of the covenant chain recounted by Thanayieson,
a Seneca spokesman at Loggstown. Aug. 11-Sept. 29,
1748; Oct. 15, 1748
desirous the Covenant Chain be kept bright and strong.
Aug. 18, 1748 (IV)
Croghan relates the myth of the Covenant Chain in a
speech at the council at Loggstown. May 18-May 30,
1751; Aug. 12, 1751
brightened the Old Covenant Chain. Nov. 25, 1751
imagery of ship tied to trees on land, employed by
commissioners from Virginia at council at Loggstown.
May 28-June 13, 1752
broken with the British, over grievances of land. June
12-16, 1753
two additional links (Skaniyadaradighronos and
Tedarighronos). [Sept. 8-10, 1753]
restore chain to its original brightness. Nov. 2, 1753
said to be soiled, renewed and made bright. Nov. 2,
1753
myth of its origin recounted. Nov. 17, 1753
conditions concerning feelings of uneasiness on part of
parties, void agreements; renewed. July 22, 1754
gesture of the King through the Lords of Trade sending
presents to the Six Nations to bury the hatchet and
renew the broken covenant chain. Aug. 6, 1754
Hendrick's speech about the chain being broken by the
British through neglect and turning their backs on the
Five Nations. Aug. 6, 1754
General Braddock says he intends to "renew and brighten
the Silver Chain of Friendship". July 10, 1755
put their hands into the Covenant Chain. July 21, 1755
brightened and strengthened at a conference at Fort
Johnson. Feb. 2-27, 1756
Delawares show a belt to the Lieutenant Governor of
Pennsylvania and explain that the belt "denotes, that
the Six Nations, by their Chiefs, have lately renewed,
their Covenant Chains with us [i.e. the Delawares]".
July & Nov. 1756
conditions set for renewal of the chain. July 10-11,
1756
Indians of Oquaga and Nanticokes, Tuscaroras and Conoys
residing in the neighborhood of Oquaga agree to hold
fast to the Covenant Chain. Apr. 29-May 1, 1757
Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca resolved to remain neutral
in hostilities between English and French, but
nontheless will hold fast to the Covenant Chain.
June 21, 1757
chain discussed at a meeting between Johnson and
Teedyuscung. July 7, 1757
renewal of chain, brightened from rust at Easton. July
21-Aug. 7, 1757
renewed and strenghtened at a meeting of Oneida, Oquaga
and other Indians living on the Susquehanna River with
William Johnson at Fort Johnson. Aug. 23-26, 1757
needs to be renewed and strengthened. Sept. 15-20, 1757
William Johnson says he is glad to hear that the Mohicans
"are resolved to hold fast by the Covenant Chain".
Sept. 15-20, 1757
chains renewed and brightened in a council in Pittsburg
in Sept., 1759. Mar. 12, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
some Cayuga at Fort Johnson say that they are determined
to hold fast to the Covenant Chain. June 16-18, 1758
with the Cherokeé and Catawba, as phrased by Thomas,
an Indian of Oquaga, speaking for the Six Nations, and
Abraham, a Mohawk sachem, speaking for the Mohawk.
July 24, 1758
condolence wampum given to renew and brighten the Chain.
Aug. 12-15, 1760
covenant chain of friendship renewed at Lancaster. Aug.
12, 1762
renewed at Lancaster. Aug. 27, 1762
established between Six Nations and Cherokee. Mar. 7-12,
1768
COVENANT CHAIN BELT
"a large covenant belt" was given by William Johnson to
the Six Nations "to brighten and strengthen the
covenant chain". No description of the belt is
presented. Feb. 2-27, 1756
"gave the Covenant Chain Belt 16 Rows". A meeting of
Oneida, Oquaga and other Indians living on the
Susquehanna River at Fort Johnson. Aug. 23-26, 1757
exchanged at council at Buffalo. Dec. 19, 1811
COVENANT CHAIN OF FRIENDSHIP
united in this chain. Aug. 16-19, 1740
COVENANT WITH FRANCE
reference to the covenant being inviolable. Sept. 18-21,
1688 (II)
COVENANTS
renew ancient covenants at councils in Albany. June 13,
1717 (II)
renewed, smallpox interpreted as a punishment for the
breaking of covenants. n.d. (June 13-17, 1717)
ancient Covenants renewed. June 16, 1717 (II)
asked to be mindful of covenants. Oct. 31, 1745
COW SHOOTER. See TIENWHAGERA.
COWACKSTAIRA
Seneca, hand over a prisoner at Lancaster. Aug. 19,
1762
COWAN, Lieutant S.
witness to the treaty agreement between the Menominee
and the Indians of New York purchasing land Sept. 23,
1822; documents attached to the Treaty with the
Menominees. Feb. 8, 1831
witness to the treaty agreement between the Menominee
and the Indians of New York; documents attached to
the Treaty with the Menominees. Feb. 8, 1831
COWASS
name of a French settlement on the upper Connecticut
River, ten miles from the Merrimack River. Aug. 6,
1754
COWEN, Esek
witness to certificate from Governor of New York to
Jasper Parrish granting him Squaw Island stipulated by
the Senecas to be given to him out of islands ceded
by them in the Niagara River (subject to legislative
approval). Sept. 13, 1815
COWHAUSTED
a Seneca granted lands in the forty eight mile square
tract at Lewistown. Sept. 29, 1817
COWISTA
a Seneca granted lands in the forty eight mile square
tract at Lewistown. Sept. 29, 1817
COWNAWANDEAW
signer of the Indenture with the Senecas at Buffalo
Creek. June 30, 1802
COWNEATIS (or CANNEATIU; CONNEATIU)
signer to the Indenture with the Senecas at Buffalo
Creek. June 30, 1802
signer to the Treaty with the Senecas at Buffalo Creek.
June 30, 1802 (II)
COWSKIN RIVER, TREATY AT
treaty with the Seneca and Shawnee at the Seneca Agency
on the Cowskin River. Dec. 29, 1832
COXE, (or COX)
William Johnson apologizes to William Allen for being
unable to have secured any favors for "Mr. Coxe" at
the Treaty at Fort Stanwix. [Nov. 20, 1768]
COYONHAGE
proposed location of a fort for the Five Nations. Sept.
18-21, 1688 (III)
CRADDCOK, Thomas
present at Treaty at Lancaster. July 2, 1744
CRAMPTON, James
examination after a scouting party. June 14, 1756
CRANE
a Seneca granted lands in the forty eight square mile
tract at Lewistown. Sept. 29, 1817
CRAWFORD
Colonel said to have been principal agent in Moravian
massacre. July 3, 1783
CRAWFORD, Ensign
present at councils in Pittsburgh. Aug. 20, 1759
one of two ensigns named Crawford present at a council
held in Pittsburgh in July, 1759. Mar. 15, 1758-Apr.
12, 1760
CRAWFORD, Hugh (or CRAWFURD)
reported to be trading at Owaback. July 31, 1750
witness for the treaty of Loggstown. June 1-13, 1752
present at councils at Aucquick. Oct. 14, 1754
involved in removing friendly Indian from Aucquick.
Jan. 29, 1756
present at a conference at Harris Ferry, Lancaster.
Mar. 29-May 21, 1757
present at a council at John Harris'. Apr. 2, 1757
present at a council at John Harris' on Apr. 1. May 10,
1757
CRAWFORD, William H.
author of a letter addressed to the Indians of New York
responding to their desires to relocate in the west;
documents attached to the Menominee Treaty in
Washington. Feb. 8, 1831
CRAWFURD, Hugh. See CRAWFORD, Hugh.
CRAWLEY, James
interpreter, present at a meeting of some Cherokees
with a number of Pennsylvania officials in Philadelphia
where the Cherokees related a message that they planned
to deliver to the Six Nations. June 27, 1758
CRAYFISTE
a Seneca granted lands in the forty eight square tract
at Lewistown. Sept. 29, 1817
CREATION
imagery of emergence from the ground utilized to
underwrite a claim to lands by the Five Nations.
June 22-July 4, 1744
Six Nations counter a claim by Maryland to lands, by
saying what is one hundred years since all the time
since we came out of the ground. June 24, 1744
CREEKS
peace with the Creeks recommended. Nov. 17, 1753
were among the groups classified as southern Indians.
Aug. 24, 1742
seek peace with Six Nations. Nov. 25, 1751
"Indians to the Southward" who are allies of the Six
Nations. Nov. 23, 1756
present at council held at Sandusky. Oct. 14, 1783
CREET, Hem Ury (or CREITZ, Han Ury)
presented land by Mohawks of Canajohary. May 22, 1769
CREITZ, Han Ury. See CREET, Hem Ury.
CREITZBURGER, Conradt (or CREITZENBURGER)
presented land by Mohawks of Canajohary. May 22, 1769
CRESAP
meeting with Captain Cressap and Seneca George, Broken
Kettle, and the Stone. July 31, 1750
a Colonel, given a contract to deliver goods (presents)
to be given to Six Nations at council at Loggstown.
Apr., 1752 (II)
CRESAP, Daniel
is to supply with provision Six Nations warriors passing
or repassing through Maryland. Mar. 28, 1763
CRESAP, Michael
informed the Shawnees that he was sent by the Governor
of Virginia to survey lands on the Ohio sold by Six
Nations and Cherokees. June 28, 1773
CRESSAP, Thomas, Captain
trading post used as a boundary marker. June 30, 1744
CRESSAP, Daniel
discussed at Lancaster. Aug. 23, 1762
his trading house on the Potomach discussed at Lancaster.
Aug. 27, 1762
CROGHAN, George
See also ANAGARUNDA; BUCK.
reported to be at Fort Pitt. Apr. 4, 1768
Croghans work on liquor regulation. June 18, 1748
reply that Corgan was coming with gifts. June 23, 1748
present at councils at Lancaster. July 26, 1748
council at Croghan's with Ohio Indians. May 25, 1750
council at Croghan's with Ohio Senecas. July 31, 1750
instructions to Croghan about activities in the Ohio
country. May 7, 1751
journal of councils at Loggstown. May 18-May 30, 1751;
Aug. 12, 1751; Jan. 12-Feb. 3, 1754; Feb. 20, 1754
present at council at Loggstown, where he was declared a
councillor in the Indian councils by the Six Nations
speaker. May 28-June 13, 1752
present at the councils at Loggstown and also was
considered to be a member of the Indian delegations.
June 1-13, 1752
witness for the Treaty of Loggstown. June 1-13, 1752
Scaroyady for the Indians at Carlisle wanted Croghan
placed in the mountains to report on the illegal
settlements. Oct. 3, 1753 (I)
proposal to send him to councils at Winchester. Oct. 4,
1753
discussion about Mr. Croghan's people; present at
councils in Winchester. Nov. 17, 1753
present at councils at Aucquick. Oct. 14, 1754
urged by Morris to keep the council of Scaroyady and the
belt in the coming days. Apr. 23, 1755 (II)
sends William Johnson a letter, enclosing a speech to
Johnson from Half King (Scaroyady). May 15, 1755
present at councils in Philadelphia in the spring of
1756. Aug. 7, 1755-Dec. 3, 1792
seeking money for messengers. Jan. 13, 1756
evacuation of Aucquick. Jan. 29, 1756
present at a council at Carlisle. Jan. 29, 1756
presented report of visit to Kittannin in the Ohio
country and the mood of the Delaware. Jan. 29, 1756
present at a council in Philadelphia. Mar. 27, 1756
present at councils at Mount Johnson. July 10-11, 1756
present at a meeting of Mohawk warriors, at which the
warriors delivered a speech to William Johnson. July
28, 1756
present at a meeting of Onondagas, Oneidas and
Tuscaroras with William Johnson at German Flats.
Sept. 3, 1756
Deputy Agent for Indian Affairs, wrote down the complaint
of the Indians of Canajohary against the garrison at
Fort Hendrick. Sept. 27, 1756
appointment announced. Dec. 14, 1756
Johnson's orders to Croghan to seek the causes of Indian
behavior. Dec. 14, 1756
presence promised at a third council at Easton for the
spring of 1757. Dec. 26, 1756
letter about impending meeting at Harris Ferry. Dec. 29,
1756
opinion to apply to Loudon for advice. Mr. 14, 1757
met with the Indians of the Six Nations and "their
Allies and Dependents" at Harris Ferry, Lancaster.
Represented William Johnson at this conference. Mar.
29-May 21, 1757
letter from Crogan about Six Nations in the Ohio country.
Apr. 20, 1757
instructions from Johnson about councils at Lancaster.
Apr. 23, 1757
described as a "fallen tree" because his new appointment
as secretary to Johnson does not allow him to speak
his mind. Apr. 30, 1757
Croghan's minutes of the councils at Lancaster. May 10,
1757
present at John Harris' on Apr. 1. May 10, 1757
meeting to draft a reply to a speech given by Teeduscung.
May 11, 1757
draft of a speech by Croghan reviewed at Lancaster. May
15, 1757
present at a council at Lancaster. May 17, 1757 (I)
offers condolence for those who have died of smallpox.
May 21, 1757
name on minutes from Easton. July 15, 1757
presence requested at Easton. July 21, 1757
accomplishments at Easton discussed in a letter from
Charles Thomson to Issac Norris. July 21-Aug. 7, 1757
present at a council at Easton. July 22, 1757; July 23,
1757; July 25, 1757 (II)
Teedyuscung acknowledges Croghan's commission as
Johnson's deputy at councils at Easton. July 28, 1757
meeting with Teedyuscung to clarify a speech he had
given. July 29, 1757
praised in a council in Easton. July 31, 1757
Croghan's reaction to Teedyuscung's clerk. Aug. 1, 1757
(II)
took minutes in the private meeting with Teedyuscung at
the councils at Easton. Aug. 2, 1757
Deputy Agent for Indian Affairs, present at a meeting at
Fort Johnson with the Oneidas and sundry other Indians.
Sept. 15-20, 1757
Deputy Agent of Indian Affairs (British). Letter from,
to William Johnson. Dec. 3, 1757
sent to reside at German Flats. [Mar. 11-14, 1758]
letter from Croghan to General Stanwix in Oct. of 1759.
Mar. 12, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
present at a council in Pittsburgh in Oct. of 1759.
Mar. 12, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
present at a council in Pittsburgh in the summer of 1759.
Mar. 12, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
present at a council at Fort Pitt in April, 1760. Mar.
15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
present at a council in Pittsburgh in Sept., 1759. Mar.
15, 1758-Apr. 12, 1760
present at a meeting where two Oneida chiefs delivered
an invitation to an Onondaga council to William
Johnson from the Six Nations. Apr. 26, 1758
sent by William Johnson to hurry the Susquehannah
Indians along to a meeting with William Johnson at
Fort Johnson. June 24-July 1, 1758
called the Buck. Reportedly sent by William Johnson at
attend a meeting of the Governor of Pennsylvania with
the Delawares and other Indians living in
Pennsylvania. William Johnson urges Six Nations chiefs
to attend. July 22, 1758
will furnish provisions for Indians who stop at Shamokin.
July 30-Aug. 2, 1758
letter to William Johnson, Easton. Re: Treaty at
Easton 1758. Sept. 21, 1758
present at councils at Easton. Oct. 8, 1758; Oct. 19,
1758; Oct. 21, 1758; Oct. 26, 1758
reported to have sent belts of invitation to villages
in the Susquehannah and Wyoming areas. Oct. 18, 1758
present at meetings with Six Nations at Easton. Oct.
24, 1758
present at councils in Philadelphia with Ohio Indians.
Feb. 13, 1759
Deputy Agent present when Indians from Canawaga promise
to aid England militarily in forthcoming campaign.
Apr. 10, 1759
present at councils in Pittsburgh with Six Nations and
others. Aug. 20, 1759
attended conference at Fort Pitt. Apr. 6-12, 1760
Deputy Agent for Indian Affairs (British). Present at
conferences at Fort Pitt. Apr. 6-12, 1760
Deputy Agent for Sir William Johnson at Treaty at Fort
Pitt. Apr. 6-18, 1760
present at the treaty councils with Six Nations at Fort
Pitt. Aug. 12-15, 1760
Deputy Agent for Indian Affairs at Treaty at Detroit.
Sept. 9-17, 1761
requested to join the councils in Philadelphia with
Cayugas. Mar. 30, 1762
detained by Johnson, not able to come to Philadelphia.
Apr. 3, 1762
suggested as a possible trader to Six Nations and
Delawares. Aug. 23, 1762
suggested as the trader for a store at Bedford. Aug. 24,
1762
Croghan apparently was characterized by James Hamilton
as being of "much use" at the Treaty at Lancaster, 1762.
Nov. 19, 1762
role at Fort Pitt discussed at the Muskingham forks
councils. Dec. 5, 1764
letter from, to Benjamin Franklin. Re: boundary between
Indians and Euro-Americans. (Preliminaries of Treaty
at Fort Stanwix 1768). Feb. 25, 1766
letter from Croghan to William Johnson. Re: unrest of
Indians. Senecas complain of ill treatment by English.
Oct. 18, 1767
speeches at the councils at Fort Pitt. June 24, 1768
secured private grants at Treaty at Fort Stanwix.
Hillsborough objects to this. June 14, 1769
granted land at Treaty at Fort Stanwix. [Aug. 9, 1769]
letter to, from William Johnson. Re: conference at Fort
Pitt. Feb. 1, 1771
CROSLEY, George
signed Brotherton petition to President Jackson. Dec.
27, 1830
CROSLEY, William
signed Brotherton petition to President Jackson. Dec.
27, 1830
CROSS THE ARMS. See TAUSHAUSHAUROW.
CROW, The
leader of a number of Six Nations people in the Ohio
country; petitioned for supplies and intention to
settle at the mouth of Beaver Creek. Mar. 15, 1758-
Apr. 12, 1760
CROW, David. See TOGANESHDOH.
CROW, John. See HAHOHN.
CROW, Thomas. See HONHOGAHDYOK.
CROWN
Joseph Brant referred to crown given from Queen Ann.
July 3, 1783
CROWN POINT
failure to take this place discussed. July 22, 1754
William Johnson plans expedition to. July 10, 1755 (I)
troop concentrations discussed. July 21, 1755
CRUGER
present at a council held at the city of New York. Re:
land requested by Pennsylvania, to be secured at the
Treaty at Fort Stanwix. Sept. 9, 1768
CRYING OFTEN. See ISETAUNE.
CUCHDACHER
mentioned by Weiser as one of the headmen of the
Onondaga. Oct. 4, 1753
CUER, Jean
See also COEUR, Jean.
said to be among the Senecas, encouraging actions against
the English. Oct. 5-14, 1745
CUHSHAWMEHWY
signed a plea for peace and friendship, presented at
Easton. Oct. 13, 1758
CULL, William
signed Henry Courcy's proposition of peace to the Seneca
from Maryland, New York and Maryland. n.d. 1677
CUNCAUPOT
Stockbridge, present at councils in Deerfield. Aug. 27-
Sept. 1, 1735
CUNHYUCHQUA
Mohawk; present at councils at Lancaster. July 26, 1748
CUNNESTEOKAUT (or HARRIS)
a Seneca who signed the Treaty at Saint Mary's. Sept.
17, 1818
CUNNINGHAM
representative of the Assembly of the State of
Pennsylvania at the Treaty at Easton. Jan. 30-Feb. 6,
1777
CUNNINGHAM, James
correspondence read. Feb. 4, 1768
CUNSTAGHRATHUNKSE
name of a creek, boundary in lands of Johannis Lawyer.
June 12-16, 1753
CUNTAHTINTAHWAY (or SKEHOYNKELA; SKEKOGHKELE; BIG TURTLE)
Seneca witness to the Treaty at Greenville. July 22,
1814
signer to the Treaty with all the tribes of Ohio held on
the Miami. Sept. 29, 1817
signed the treaty at Saint Mary's. Sept. 17, 1818
CURE, John
reported in the Seneca country. July 17, 1747
CURETSCETAU.
a Seneca named in the land grant division of thirty
thousand acres on the Sandusky River. Sept. 29, 1817
CURLAER. See CORLAER.
CURLY HAIR, George
Seneca signer to the Treaty with the Seneca and Shawnee
on the Cowskin River. Dec. 29, 1832
CURTIS, James
discussed at Fort Augusta. Sept. 29, 1769
CURTIS, Samuel
discussed at council's at Lancaster. Aug. 23, 1762
daughter to be returned. Aug. 27, 1762
CURTLAND. See VAN CORTLAND, Stephanus.
CUSHIETUNCK
place in the Wyoming valley where Connecticut settlers
present. Aug. 15, 1761
CUSICK
a Tuscarora delegate coming from New York to North
Carolina to press claim to lands in Carolina. Nov. 12,
1828
CUSICK, James. See GEEME.
CUSICK, Janus
an Indian signer of a treaty between the Oneida Indians
of Green Bay, Wisconsin and the United States. Sept.
16, 1836
CUSICK, Nicholas. See KANATSOYH; KANAYOGH.
CUSTALOGA
a Delaware, need for a meeting. Nov. 17, 1753
a Delaware chief, present at a meeting at Wynango
(Vanango) at which two Indians sent by a council of
Indians meeting at Harris Ferry, Lancaster delivered
an invitation to the Delawares to proceed to the
conference at Harris Ferry, Lancaster. Mar. 29-May
21, 1757
CUSTALOGO
Delaware, present at the councils at the forks of the
Muskingham. Dec. 5, 1764
CUSTELLOGA
Delaware, present at councils at Fort Pitt. June 24,
1768
CUT FINGER PETER. See OWYSHTAYO.
CUTTS, Charles
Secretary of the Senate transferring treaty for signature
by the president after ratification by the Senate.
Sept. 29, 1817
CUYAHUGAS. See CAYUGAS.
CUYLER
helping with translation at councils at Albany. Oct.
5-14, 1745
CUYLER, Abraham C.
present at a meeting of the Corporation of Albany with
the Mohwaks. Dec. 21-22, 1733
Mayor of Albany, 1770-78. Had been sold a piece of land
by a Mohawk. [Dec. 21-22, 1773]
member of the Corporation of Albany. Dec. 28, 1773
CUYLER, Cornelius
title to lands at the Little Carry Place subject to
question. June 12-16, 1753
present at councils in Albany. July 22, 1754
participant in meetings surrounding the larger Albany
conference. Aug. 6, 1754
Alderman of the City of Albany, sent by the city to
treat with the Mohawks for the remainder of their land.
[Dec. 21-22, 1773]
CUYLER, Hendrick
patent for land above Schanectede. Mar. 30, 1687
license for purchase of lands at Long Beach below Esopus.
May 4, 1687
present at councils with Oneidas in Albany. Sept. 3,
1687
present at councils in Albany with the Mohawk. Sept. 9,
1687
present at councils with Mohawks in Albany. Sept. 9,
1687 (II)
present at councils with Onondagas in Albany. Sept. 14,
1687
CUYLER, Johannes
See also CUYLER, John.
present at councils in Albany. (July 19, 1701); Oct. 16,
1721
CUYLER, Johannis
name on a deed discussed at councils in Albany. July 22,
1754
CUYLER, John
See also CUYLER, Johannes.
present at councils in Albany. Feb. 25, 1690; July 17-19,
1709; Aug. 12, 1709; Sept. 29, 1715; Sept., 1722; Dec.
4, 1726
Alderman of Albany, called in to participate in the
council with Five Nations. Feb. 3-6, 1699
proceedings of the Commissioners and the Five Nations.
June 12-16, 1699
present at councils in Albany-Schenectady. July 16,
1710
CUYLER, Jonathan
present at councils in Albany with Six Nations. Sept.
21, 1722
CUYLER, Joshua
present at councils in Albany. July 14, 1709
CUZZENS, Samuel
indian trader; present at councils at Loggstown. May 18-
May 30, 1751; Aug. 12, 1751
CYAHAGA (or FISHER)
a Seneca named in the land grant division of thirty
thousand acres of land on the Sandusky River. Sept.
29, 1817