Ossweken in Brant County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Ahyouwaeghs - John Brant
1794 - 1832
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 11, 2014
1. Ahyouwaeghs - John Brant Marker
John Brant was born in the Mohawk Village (Brantford), the youngest son of the renowned Joseph Brant. He was educated at Ancaster and Niagara, and fought with distinction during the War of 1812. Brant devoted his life to improving the welfare of his people. He initiated the establishment of schools ad from 1828 served as superintendent of the Six Nations, the first native person appointed to that post. Around 1830 his mother Catharine (Ohtowa? kéhson), clan mother of the Turtle Clan Mohawks, chose Brant to succeed Henry Tekarihogen as sachem of the Turtle Clan Mohawks, a position of great influence within the Six Nations Confederacy. Brant died of cholera in 1832.
French
John Brant naît dans le village des Mohawks (Brantford), benjamin du célèbre Joseph Brant. Il fait ses études à Ancaster et à Niagara et se bat avec bravoure durant le Guerre de 1812. John Brant consacre sa vie à améliorer les conditions de vie de son peuple. Il ouvre des écoles et, à compter de 1828, est surintendant pour les Six - Nations, premier Amérindien nommé à ce poste. Vers 1830, se mère Catharine (Ohtowa? kehson), mère du clan de la Tortue de la nation des Agniers (Mohawks), le choisit pour remplacer Henry Tekarihogen comme sachem (chef), titre conférant dignité et influence au sein de la Confederation des Six - Nations.
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Erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 43° 4.162′ N, 80° 7.11′ W. Marker is in Ossweken, Ontario, in Brant County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Fourth Line Road and Chiefswood Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1738 Fourth Line Road, Ossweken ON N0A, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Six Nations (a few steps from this marker); Thayendanega (Joseph Brant) (a few steps from this marker); The Six Nations War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Cogwagee • Tom Longboat (within shouting distance of this marker); E. Pauline Johnson (approx. 3.9 kilometers away); Chiefswood (approx. 3.9 kilometers away); a different marker also named E. Pauline Johnson (approx. 3.9 kilometers away); Hon. George Brown 1818-1880 (approx. 10.9 kilometers away).
More about this marker. This marker is located in the Six Nations Veterans Memorial Park.
Also see . . . John Brant (Mohawk leader).
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 11, 2014
2. Ahyouwaeghs - John Brant Marker (French side)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 11, 2014
3. Ahyouwaeghs - John Brant Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 11, 2014
4. Six Nations Veterans Memorial Park.
The marker is in the back.
Photographed By Charles Bird (?), n.a
5. Ahyouwaeghs - John Brant
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 483 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 27, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
