Before the War: The Klock DisputeThe Klock Dispute Divides Two Leaders
1760: George Klock, a prosperous German famer, resided across the Mohawk River from the Mohawk upper settlement, Canajoharie. Klock obtained a controversial patent on land that included the Mohawk settlement. This dispute pitted Sir William Johnson and Canajoharie Mohawks against Klock and Klock’s Indians, which included Oneidas.
1763: Mohawks of Canajoharie complained of being threatened by Oneida “han Juery.” Shortly after, a Klock-related survey was disrupted by 20-year-old Brant. It’s not known why Hanyery stood with Klock. Perhaps he contested a Mohawk claim to what Oneidas regarded as Oneida Land. 1765: Hanyery apparently moved away from the dispute and founded the village of Oriska with other Oneidas and some Canajoharie Mohawks. 1772: Brant takes his complain to the Royal Governor of New York. Brant becomes increasingly prominent in the British Indian service. 1774: Sir William dies. 1776: Brant takes complaint to the colonial secretary in London. Information, photos, video or graphics from www.OneidaIndianNation.com may not be republished, uploaded, posted or distributed in any way without the prior approval of Oneida Indian Nation Communications. Permission is for one time use only. Any use of this material must be credited to: Oneida Indian Nation.
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