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The Life of John Conrad Weiser, the German Pioneer, Patriot, and Patron of Two Races
Conrad Weiser ( 1696 – 1760), born Johann Conrad Weiser, Jr., was a Pennsylvania German (a.k.a., Pennsylvania Dutch) pioneer, interpreter and effective diplomat between the Pennsylvania Colony and Native Americans. He was a farmer, soldier, monk, tanner and judge. He contributed as an emissary in councils between Native Americans and the colonies, especially Pennsylvania, during the 18th century's tensions of the French and Indian War (Seven Years' War).
For many years, Weiser helped to keep the powerful Iroquois allied with the British as opposed to the French. This important service contributed to the continued survival of the British colonies and the eventual victory of the British over the French in the French and Indian Wars.
CONTENTS.
Introduction—The Indigenes
CHAPTER I.
Conrad Weiser.s Remote Ancestry and Native Place.
CHAPTER II.
Conrad Weiser's Parents—His Father and Mother
CHAPTER III.
The Exodus of Conrad Weiser's Father
CHAPTER IV.
Conrad's Father Chief of the Colony at Livingstone Manor
CHAPTER V.
Conrad's Father Chief of the Colony at Schoharie
Chapter VI.
Conrad Weiser's Father the Defender of the Rights and Liberties of his Countrymen at Schoharie
CHAPTER VII.
Conrad's Father Leads a Colony to Tulpehockon. Pennsylvania—His Return and Wandering—His Visit to
Tulpehocken-His Death
CHAPTER VIII.
John Conrad Weiser, Junior—His Name Birth-Place—Baptism
CHAPTER IX.
Conrad’s Arrival in America—His Stay with the Maqua Indians, 35
CHAPTER X.
Conrad Weiser and His Step-Mother
CHAPTER XI.
Conrad Weiser's Brothers and Sisters—His Occupation—His Marriage—His Departure for Pennsylvania,
CHAPTER XII.
Conrad Weiser.s Advent in Pennsylvania—The Beginning of his Official History
CHAPTER. XIII.
Conrad Weiser. Provincial Interpreter—Justice of the Peace 1732-1743
CHAPTER XIV.
Ten More Years of Indian Intercourse—Missions and Duties—1744-1751, 63
CHAPTER XV.
The French and Indian War—Conrad Weiser, Superintendent of the Indian Bureau—Colonel—His Death Officially Announced—1754-1760,
CHAPTER XVI.
Conrad Weiser's Failing Health—His Death—His Burial-Place,
CHAPTER XVII.
Conrad Weiser as a Religious Character,
CHAPTER XVIII.
Conrad Weiser's Will—His Possessions—His Sons and Daughters—His Posterity,
CHAPTER XIX.
Summary and Conclusion
Originally published in 1876; may contain an occasional imperfection
For many years, Weiser helped to keep the powerful Iroquois allied with the British as opposed to the French. This important service contributed to the continued survival of the British colonies and the eventual victory of the British over the French in the French and Indian Wars.
CONTENTS.
Introduction—The Indigenes
CHAPTER I.
Conrad Weiser.s Remote Ancestry and Native Place.
CHAPTER II.
Conrad Weiser's Parents—His Father and Mother
CHAPTER III.
The Exodus of Conrad Weiser's Father
CHAPTER IV.
Conrad's Father Chief of the Colony at Livingstone Manor
CHAPTER V.
Conrad's Father Chief of the Colony at Schoharie
Chapter VI.
Conrad Weiser's Father the Defender of the Rights and Liberties of his Countrymen at Schoharie
CHAPTER VII.
Conrad's Father Leads a Colony to Tulpehockon. Pennsylvania—His Return and Wandering—His Visit to
Tulpehocken-His Death
CHAPTER VIII.
John Conrad Weiser, Junior—His Name Birth-Place—Baptism
CHAPTER IX.
Conrad’s Arrival in America—His Stay with the Maqua Indians, 35
CHAPTER X.
Conrad Weiser and His Step-Mother
CHAPTER XI.
Conrad Weiser's Brothers and Sisters—His Occupation—His Marriage—His Departure for Pennsylvania,
CHAPTER XII.
Conrad Weiser.s Advent in Pennsylvania—The Beginning of his Official History
CHAPTER. XIII.
Conrad Weiser. Provincial Interpreter—Justice of the Peace 1732-1743
CHAPTER XIV.
Ten More Years of Indian Intercourse—Missions and Duties—1744-1751, 63
CHAPTER XV.
The French and Indian War—Conrad Weiser, Superintendent of the Indian Bureau—Colonel—His Death Officially Announced—1754-1760,
CHAPTER XVI.
Conrad Weiser's Failing Health—His Death—His Burial-Place,
CHAPTER XVII.
Conrad Weiser as a Religious Character,
CHAPTER XVIII.
Conrad Weiser's Will—His Possessions—His Sons and Daughters—His Posterity,
CHAPTER XIX.
Summary and Conclusion
Originally published in 1876; may contain an occasional imperfection
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First published December 1, 2004
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January 19, 2021
I just finished reading this book about John Conrad Weiser because he is my 8 time Great Grandfather. It was difficult reading but I enjoyed learning about his courage and prestigious position as a peacemaker, at the time of the French and Indian War. He endured many hardships but was praised by George Washington when he stood by Weiser's grave and said, “This departed man rendered many services to his country in a difficult period, and posterity will not forget him.”
It's humbling to know my Great Grandfather worked along side Benjamin Franklin, William Penn and George Washington. Weiser was commissioned to interpret between the Indians and whites during negotiations. When Weiser turned 14, he lived with the Mohawk's for 8 months, learning their language and customs. During that time, he was prepared to serve as a benefactor between two races for a period of fifty years. It was providential that his stay with the Mohawks prepared him invaluable, just as Joseph was used by God to negotiate between the Israelites and Egyptians. He was a religious man and wrote hymns, preached and spoke at funerals. http://www.conradweiserhomestead.org/
It's humbling to know my Great Grandfather worked along side Benjamin Franklin, William Penn and George Washington. Weiser was commissioned to interpret between the Indians and whites during negotiations. When Weiser turned 14, he lived with the Mohawk's for 8 months, learning their language and customs. During that time, he was prepared to serve as a benefactor between two races for a period of fifty years. It was providential that his stay with the Mohawks prepared him invaluable, just as Joseph was used by God to negotiate between the Israelites and Egyptians. He was a religious man and wrote hymns, preached and spoke at funerals. http://www.conradweiserhomestead.org/
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