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.