David Hill (Mohawk)
David Hill (Karonghyontye) ("Flying Sky") (12 Jan 1745–Nov 1790[1]), was a Mohawk chief during the American Revolution. As a prominent war chief he is often titled "Captain" David Hill.
Personal[]
He was born in the Lower Mohawk Village of Tiononderoge, the son of Aaron Hill (Oseraghete) and Margaret Green (Tekonwanonronnih). He was the brother of Aaron Hill (Kanonraron), who also became a prominent war chief in the Revolution.[2] He married Esther Spring (or Springstead) (Dekahondagweh) around 1770.[3] The couple had six children. Hill was a member of the Bear Clan, and held the title Astawenserontha ("Wearing Rattles").[1]
Revolutionary War[]
Like the other Mohawks Hill was a Loyalist, a close associate of William Johnson and a friend of Joseph Brant. Among other things, David and his brother Aaron accompanied British Captain John Munro on his raid of Ballston, New York in 1780.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b Faux, David K. "Mohawk – Wyandot Ancestry of Lt. John Young's First Wife: Catharine Brant-Hill Kayakhon" (PDF). Retrieved 5 Nov 2018.
- ^ Richmond, James E. (July 25, 2016). "WAR ON THE MIDDLELINE: THE OCTOBER 1780 BRITISH RAID ON BALLSTON". Journal of the American Revolution.
- ^ Faux, David K. "Descendants of Eva Jawaandasse". Retrieved 5 Nov 2018.
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