"MOLLY BRANT" - Kingston - Ontario Provincial Plaques on Waymarking.com

Plaque Text
Born about 1736, Molly Brant (Degonwadonti) was a member of a prominent Mohawk family. About 1759 she became the wife of Sir William Johnson, Superintendent of Indian Affairs in the Province of New York and a powerful figure in that colony. Well-educated and a persuasive speaker, Molly Brant wielded great influence among the Iroquois and was responsible for much of Johnson's success in dealing with them. Following the outbreak of the American Revolution she and her brother Joseph played a leading role in persuading the Confederacy to support Britain. In 1777 she fled to Canada and after the war, in recognition of her services, was granted a pension by the government. She settled in Cataraqui (Kingston) where she died in 1796.

Plaque Location

The County of Frontenac
The City of Kingston

Address or location of plaque: On the grounds of a church, on the NE corner of Queen Street and Montreal Street Physical location of plaque: City "Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link] A web-site for more details.: [Web Link] Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": Nearby buildings are intact. This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Person' Condition of sign: Excellent Is this a bilingual sign?: No ! What is the second/third language?: Not listed

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