sir william johnson 2018 mar video

The life of William Johnson, who came to the Mohawk Valley of New York during the 1740s to become a powerful colonial leader and adopted member of the Mohawk tribe.

[@hughcenterville8999]

Nicely done, covers all the important aspects of a most amazing life.

[@plogan83]

Great Story life about a great men and his History for future generations

[@unclrogPitcher]

Johnsons post survived over the other older one close by, by bringing useful stuff rather than "fooferall"

[@unclrogPitcher]

Johnsons post survived over the other older one close by, by bringing useful stuff rather than "fooferall"

[@MarkL-we8uk]

He is a prominent character in the the docudrama "The War That Made America".

[@socalcde]

Sir William is my 5th great-grandfather. Thanks you for this historic video, but I'd like to add that Sir Williams son John didn't exactly "move" to Canada. After Sir Williams death, sir John became the new British Superintendent of Indian Affairs, which made him seem like too much of a threat to the new "American Patriots" looking to oust British rule, and the Johnson's were literally chased through the wilderness into Canada. Both John's sister and his infant child died during the journey.

[@nthperson]

Hopefully, someone will follow-up with the story of the family's fortunes during and after the "American" uprising against British authority south of Canada, and what they contributed to Canada's future.

[@nicholasmckenna8614]

Wow! Do you happen to have any documents from him??

[@nthperson]

Some years ago I purchased a CD of his writings from the New York State Historical Association for a fairly small sum. You might check to see if any remain.@@nicholasmckenna8614

[@nicholasmckenna8614]

@@nthperson thank you! thankfully many of his papers are digitized on “Internet Archive” How did you find out about your relation to him if you don’t mind me asking?

[@anthonytroisi6682]

Johnson's uncle did not understand what trade goods that the Native Americans and settlers wanted. Also, he wanted to transfer the English tenancy system to New York. Johnson was more successful because he understood settlers wanted to own not rent the land. In Ireland, people could only get ten-year leases on the land.

[@nthperson]

William Johnson had great instincts and also the intellect to understand what would work best.