Brant, JOSEPH

Brant, JOSEPH, chief of the Mohawk Indians, born in 1742, fought on the side of the British in the Indian and Revolutionary wars. In the latter he headed several fierce raids against the colonists, but was equally zealous afterwards in exerting his immense influence to bring about a general Indian peace. In later years an earnest Christian, he translated the Gospel of St Mark and the English Prayer-book into Mohawk, and in 1786 visited England to raise funds for the erection of the first Episcopal church in Canada. He died 24th November 1807. He was a brave warrior, a sagacious leader, loyal to his friends, and merciful to his captives. A monument to Brant, surmounted by a colossal bronze statue, was unveiled at Brantford in 1886.