Tom Lydon: Molly Brant

Artist: Tom Lydon
1944 -
Nationality: American
Artwork Year: 1986
Image Size: 12 by 13.875 inches
Overall Size: 17.125 by 20 inches
Medium: Chalk on Cold Press Illustration Board

Molly Brant, a Mohawk Indian, was born in the Mohawk Valley in 1736. She was the sister of Joseph Brant, a Mohawk Chief. Sometime during 1752, she was married -- probably by Mohawk rites -- to Sir William Johnson, an influential Englishman and the Superintendent of Indian Affairs in the Thirteen Colonies. They had at least eight children, two sons and six daughters. Until her husband's death in 1774, she presided over his household at Fort Johnson, and at Johnson Hall, Johnstown. Her husband was much indebted to her for his success in managing the Six Nations Indians. Known to the Iroquois as Koñwatsi tsiaiéñni, Molly Brant was the undisputed leader of the Six Nations Matrons, an influential group of Iroquois women. She was also known as a fervent Loyalist who remained loyal to the British during the American Revolutionary War. She took refuge in Niagara in 1777, and in 1784 settled at Cataraqui (Kingston). Her firm authority over the Indians was paramount in keeping them loyal to the British Crown. Later, after they had lost lands to the Americans, many of the Iroquois fled to Canada. Molly Brant used her influence with the British leaders to obtain new lands for the Loyalist Amerindians. She died at Kingston on April 16, 1796.

This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood® First Day Cover for the Canadian 34¢ Molly Brant stamp issued April 14, 1986.

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