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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Garakonthie, Daniel -1676 (search)
Garakonthie, Daniel -1676 Chief of the Onondaga Indians. In 1658, although the French were compelled to flee from Onondaga, Garakonthie became a protector of Christian doctrines and an advocate for peace. It was not, however, till 1669 that he was converted and baptized. The name Daniel was given him at his baptism, and he learned to read and write. His influence went far in checking the superstition of the Indians and in settling difficulties between Indian tribes, and also in protecti. In 1658, although the French were compelled to flee from Onondaga, Garakonthie became a protector of Christian doctrines and an advocate for peace. It was not, however, till 1669 that he was converted and baptized. The name Daniel was given him at his baptism, and he learned to read and write. His influence went far in checking the superstition of the Indians and in settling difficulties between Indian tribes, and also in protecting French colonists. lie died in Onondaga, N. Y., in 1676.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Garfield, James Abram 1831-1881 (search)
ve Montreal, which were afterwards named La Chine, in derision of the belief that the adventurers were about to find China. In 1609 Champlain pushed above the rapids and discovered the beautiful lake that bears his name. In 1615 Priest La Caron pushed northward and westward through the wilderness and discovered Lake Huron. In 1635 the Jesuit missionaries founded the Mission St. Mary. In 1654 another priest had entered the wilderness of northern New York and found the salt springs of Onondaga. In 1659-60 French traders and priests passed the winter on Lake Superior and established missions along its shores. Among the earlier discoverers, no name shines out with more brilliancy than that of the Chevalier La Salle. The story of his explorations can scarcely be equalled in romantic interest by any of the stirring tales of the Crusaders. Born of a proud and wealthy family in the north of France, he was destined for the service of the church and of the Jesuit order. But his re
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Gonannhatenha, Frances 1692- (search)
Gonannhatenha, Frances 1692- Indian squaw; born in Onondaga, N. Y.; converted to Christianity; captured by a hostile party; was tortured, and entreated by a relative to recant. She refused, and was killed in Onondaga, N. Y., in 1692. Gonannhatenha, Frances 1692- Indian squaw; born in Onondaga, N. Y.; converted to Christianity; captured by a hostile party; was tortured, and entreated by a relative to recant. She refused, and was killed in Onondaga, N. Y., in 1692.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Jesuit missions. (search)
f service were as follows: Paul Ragueneau, at Onondaga, from July, 1657, to March, 1658. Isaac Joguthe same year. Francis Joseph Le Mercier, at Onondaga, from May 17, 1656, to March 20, 1658. Francondaga, from 1657 to 1658. Simon Le Moyne, at Onondaga, July, 1654; with the Mohawks from Sept. 16, time) from Aug. 26, 1657, until May, 1658; at Onondaga, from July, 1661, until September, 1662; ordeg. 19, 1644. Pierre Joseph Mary Chaumont, at Onondaga from September, 1655, until March 20, 1658. Montreal. Rene Menard was with Le Mercier at Onondaga from 1656 to 1658, and afterwards among the C, sent to the Mohawks in May, 1668, passed to Onondaga, and thence to the Senecas, and was engaged iribes of the Upper Lakes. Jacques Fremin, at Onondaga from 1656 to 1658; was sent to the Mohawks inre he was in 1679. Jean de Lamberville was at Onondaga in 1671-72; was sent to Niagara in 1687. Frathe Senecas in 1703. Pierre de Mareuil was at Onondaga in June, 1709, where he surrendered himself t[5 more...]
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Onondaga Indians, (search)
and their domain extended from Deep Spring, near Manlius, Onondaga co., west to a line between Cross and Otter lakes. This nation carried on war with the Indians in Canada, and also with the French, after their advent on the St. Lawrence; An Onondaga council. and they were prominent in the destruction of the Hurons. In 1653 they made peace with the French, and received Jesuit missionaries among them. The peace was not lasting, and in 1662 a large force of Onondagas ravaged Montreal Islandas held at Onondaga Castle. The Oneidas and Tuscaroras opposed an alliance with the English, and each nation was left to act as it pleased in the matter. By this decision the confederacy was weakened, and finally, in 1777, the council-fire at Onondaga (as the confederate government was familiarly called) was formally extinguished. The Onondagas joined the English, and the war left them helpless, and in 1778 they ceded all their lands to the State of New York, except a reservation set apart f
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Teganakoa, Stephen (search)
Teganakoa, Stephen Indian convert; went with his family to the mission of Sault St. Louis, where they were baptized. In the fall of 1790, while on a hunting expedition with his wife and another Indian, he was taken prisoner by a band of Cayugas and carried to Onondaga, N. Y. One of the party said to him that he owed his death to having left his countrymen for the dogs of Christians at the Sault. He answered: Do what you will with me, I fear neither your outrages nor your fires. I willingly give my life for a God who shed his blood for me. He was then slowly tortured to death, enduring his agony with fortitude and praying for his torturers.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Teganissorens, 1693-1711 (search)
Teganissorens, 1693-1711 An Iroquois Indian chief; born in Onondaga, N. Y.; became a strong ally of the French; was converted to Christianity in 1693; and in the following year visited Frontenac, the French governor, to whom he proposed the rehabilitation of Fort Catarocouy (Kingston), which appeared to Frontenac as a wise policy. He accordingly raised an expedition to carry out the plan which he was soon forced to abandon, owing to orders received from the French Court. Later Teganissorens received both English and French agents, to whom he declared that he would remain neutral, and thereafter strongly protested against attacks on the English settlers. In 1711 he gave information to the French that preparations were being made in New York, Boston, and Albany for the invasion of Canada. He died in Caughnawaga, or Sault St. Louis, after 1711.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), New York, (search)
ciety founded......1804 Philip Schuyler dies at Albany, aged seventy-three......Nov. 18, 1804 Legislature appropriates the proceeds of the remaining State lands, over a million acres, for the school fund......1805 Corner-stone of the old State capitol laid at Albany......April 23, 1806 Robert Fulton's steamboat, the Clermont, makes first trip, New York to Albany; average speed, 5 miles an hour......Aug. 7, 1807 Daniel D. Tompkins elected governor......1807 James Geddes, of Onondaga, surveys a route for a canal from Lake Erie to the Hudson River, and reports it practicable......1808-9 Population of the State, 959,049......1810 A commission appointed to inquire into the practicability of a canal from Lake Erie to the Hudson explores the whole route......1810 It reports in favor of the canal; estimated cost, $5,000,000......1811 West Point reorganized and made efficient......1812 George Clinton, first governor of New York, dies at Washington, D. C.......Ap
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 11. (ed. Frank Moore), Doc. 19. the siege of Suffolk, Virginia. (search)
evens. May first.--There was a sharp skirmish in General Terry's front, about five P. M. The enemy, reinforced largely, was held in check from the guns of Nansemond, South Quay, and Rosecrans, with considerable loss. Another brigade, from North Carolina, was reported to have joined Longstreet. Third.--A reconnoissance in force was made by Generals Getty and Harland on the enemy's left flank. The troops crossed at nine A. M., at the Draw-bridge, under the fire of Battery Mansfield, Onondaga, and the Smith Briggs, and seized the plateau near Pruden's house, in spite of sharp-shooters in the rifle-pits, orchards, and woods. The advance was slow, every inch being hotly contested. The movement resulted in bringing heavy reinforcements for the enemy. His numbers and artillery failed to check the troops. By night the enemy was massed on his strong line of intrenchments, and under the fire of a numerous artillery. The purpose of the movement having been attained, the troops were
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 2, I. List of officers from Massachusetts in United States Navy, 1861 to 1865. (search)
r. 23, 1864, no further trace of him.N. Y.Mass.Mass.Jan. 22, 1864.Actg. Master's Mate.Savannah; Onondaga.---- Dundon, Michael,Canada.Mass.Mass.Mar. 21, 1864.Actg. 2d Asst. Engr.Banshee; Powhatan.No.Hayes, William L., Credit, Charlestown.Mass.Mass.-Aug. 15, 1861.Actg. Master.National Guard; OnondagaWest Gulf; North Atlantic.Oct. 3, 1865.Hon. discharged.Actg. Master. Hazard, Andrew R.,Mass.Masscharged.Mate. Norton, Shubael C., Jr.,Mass.Mass.Mass.Jan. 20, 1864.Actg. Ensign.Horace Beals; Onondaga.North Atlantic.Aug. 7, 1865.Hon. discharged.Actg. Ensign. Nott, Hugh,--Mass.Apr. 19, 1862.Actgistment, May 17, 1864. See 28th Regiment.Mass.Mass.Va.Nov. 4, 1864.Actg. Master's Mate.Sabine; Onondaga.-June 12, 1865.Deserted.Actg. Master's Mate. Parker, Scollay,Ga.Mass.Mass.Sept. 9, 1863.Actg. 1861. Credit. New Bedford.Mass.Mass.Mass.Apr. 18, 1864.Actg. Master's Mate.Cactus; Dunbarton: Onondaga; Gov. Buckingham; Snowdrop.North Atlantic.Aug. 8, ‘77.Deceased.Hate. Tew, James B., Credit,
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