David Hill (Karonghyontye) ("Flying Sky") (12 Jan 1745–Nov 1790), was a

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chief during the

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. As a prominent war chief he is often titled "Captain" David Hill.

Personal

He was born in the Lower Mohawk Village of Tiononderoge, the son of Aaron Hill (''Oseraghete'') and Margaret Green (''Tekonwanonronnih''). He was the brother of Aaron Hill (''Kanonraron''), who also became a prominent war chief in the Revolution. He married Esther Spring (or Springstead) (''Dekahondagweh'') around 1770. The couple had six children. Hill was a member of the Bear Clan, and held the title ''Astawenserontha'' ("Wearing Rattles"). Hill died in

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in 1790. His wife. Esther, died in 1838, also in Brantford.

Revolutionary War

Like the other Mohawks Hill was a

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, a close associate of William Johnson and a friend of

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. Among other things, David and his brother Aaron accompanied British Captain John Munro on his

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in 1780.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hill, David 1745 births 1790 deaths People from New York (state) Native Americans in the American Revolution

Personal

Revolutionary War

See also

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