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[[William Johnson]] was born in Ireland but, as a Catholic, found himself with few opportunities in the British Empire. In 1738, he converted to Protestantism and arrived in the colonies to work for his uncle. | [[William Johnson]] was born in [[Ireland]] but, as a Catholic, found himself with few opportunities in the [[British Empire]]. In 1738, he converted to Protestantism and arrived in [[United States|the colonies]] to work for his uncle. | ||
Johnson quickly went into business for himself and became heavily involved in trading with the local natives, particularly the [[Kanien'kehá:ka]]. He gained the respect of the [[Iroquois]] people by learning their language and respecting their customs. Johnson was appointed as [[New York]]'s agent to the Iroquois and was instructed to equip colonist and natives for a campaign against the [[France|French]]. | Johnson quickly went into business for himself and became heavily involved in trading with the local natives, particularly the [[Kanien'kehá:ka]]. He gained the respect of the [[Iroquois]] people by learning their language and respecting their customs. Johnson was appointed as [[New York]]'s agent to the Iroquois and was instructed to equip colonist and natives for a campaign against the [[France|French]]. | ||
Johnson was inducted into the [[Templars]] by [[Lawrence Washington]], and the two worked together in secret to build an infrastructure for their Order in the colonies. | Johnson was inducted into the [[Templars]] by [[Lawrence Washington]], and the two worked together in secret to build an infrastructure for their Order in the colonies. | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:17, 26 January 2021
Born: 1715
Died: 1774
William Johnson was born in Ireland but, as a Catholic, found himself with few opportunities in the British Empire. In 1738, he converted to Protestantism and arrived in the colonies to work for his uncle.
Johnson quickly went into business for himself and became heavily involved in trading with the local natives, particularly the Kanien'kehá:ka. He gained the respect of the Iroquois people by learning their language and respecting their customs. Johnson was appointed as New York's agent to the Iroquois and was instructed to equip colonist and natives for a campaign against the French.
Johnson was inducted into the Templars by Lawrence Washington, and the two worked together in secret to build an infrastructure for their Order in the colonies.