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John Smoke Johnson (December 2 or 14, 1792 – August 26, 1886) or Sakayengwaraton (also known as Smoke Johnson ), was a Mohawk leader in Canada. After Johnson fought for the British Crown in the War of 1812, he was honoured by his tribal council as a "Pine Tree Chief", a non-hereditary position.
JOHNSON, JOHN (Sakayengwaraton, Shakoyen · kwaráhton, usually known as Smoke Johnson), pine tree chief of the Mohawks; b. 2 or 14 Dec. 1792 at the Johnson settlement, northwest of Cainsville, Upper Canada, son of Tekahionwake (Jacob Johnson) and his first wife; m.
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The War of 1812 produced many well-known native leaders that we think of today, such as John Norton and Tecumseh. However, one lesser-known individual, John ‘Smoke’ Johnson, made a large impact during his involvement in the war and after.
May 16, 2011 · Smoke Johnson fought in support of the British in the War of 1812, and became an influential figure in both the Six Nations’ community as well as neighbouring white settler communities. Like his father, George Johnson also acted as an intermediary between the Six Nations’ and white settlers and authorities.
The final three Indigenous veterans of the War of 1812: John Smoke Johnson (left), John Tutela (middle) and Young Warner (left). The picture was taken in 1882 in Brantford, Ontario. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)
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John Smoke Johnson (December 2 or 14, 1792 – August 26, 1886) or Sakayengwaraton (also known as Smoke Johnson), was a Mohawk leader in Canada. After Johnson fought for the British Crown in the War of 1812 , he was honoured by his tribal council as a "Pine Tree Chief", a non-hereditary position.
