TH&B - Joseph Brant - Thayendanegea Traditional Cache
TH&B - Joseph Brant - Thayendanegea
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This geocache is part of the new "TH&B" series meant to draw attention to important local historical figures, as well as important historical events in and around the area along the old TH&B Railway (Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo Railway). Bring your own pencil and replace the cache exactly as you found it. NOTE: AS OF OCTOBER 25, 2019 THE CONTAINER IS NOW A SMALL.
JOSEPH BRANT (1742-1807) - Joseph Brant was born in Ohio on the banks of the Muskingum River. His Mohawk name, THAYENDANEGEA, means "two sticks bound together for strength." As a student, he was described as being of a sprightly genius, a manly and gentle deportment, and of a modest, courteous and benevolent temper. As a chief he was described as having the mind of a statesman, the heart of a leader, and the soul of a warrior. And, as Chief, Brant exhibited compassion and humanity, especially towards women, children, and non-combatants. As Canada’s premier First Nations leader, Brant had the privilege of meeting both Georges in person: King George III and President George Washington. He was described as "the perfect soldier, possessed of remarkable stamina, courage under fire, and dedicated to the cause, an able and inspiring leader and a complete gentleman." The name Brantford comes from Brant’s Ford, the shallow part of the Grand River that could be forded. Queen Anne promised to build Brant and his people a chapel, and in 1711, Queen Anne’s Royal Chapel was built in the Mohawk Valley in New York State. Then when the Mohawks relocated to Southern Ontario, the Mohawk Royal Chapel was rebuilt there in 1785. Joseph Brant’s grave is located right next to the historic Mohawk Chapel, the oldest protestant church in Ontario. Brant spoke at least three and possibly all of the Six Nations' languages, and when Joseph Brant first visited England in 1775, he was described by a British commander as ‘His Majesty’s greatest North American subject.’, and painted in full aboriginal regalia by George Romney.
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