Konwatsi’tsiaienni (Molly Brant)

Konwatsi’tsiaienni, known to the British as Molly Brant, was a prominent Mohawk woman and the wife of William Johnson, a key figure in colonial America. She played a vital role in the political and social dynamics between the British and the Haudenosaunee during the 18th century, using her influence to foster alliances. Molly Brant is remembered for her resilience and leadership within the Mohawk community, particularly during the tumultuous period of the American Revolution.