John Norton (Teyoninhokarawen) letter to My dear friend, 1805 Aug. 17.
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Norton, John, approximately 1760-
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John Norton was the son of a Scottish mother and a Cherokee father, who had joined the British Army; he was probably born and educated in Scotland, and joined the army at a young age. Stationed in Canada, he deserted, and travelled throughout North America, settling with the Grand River nation of Native American tribes. Mohawk Chief Joseph Brant adopted him into the tribe as his nephew, and Norton was given the name Teyoninhokarawen ("Open door"). He became chief after Brant died, and attempted ...
