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e “our” Isaac of the Bear Clan since the brother of Thomas’s son Isaac, John, who wasbaptized in 1744, was John Deserontyon of the Wolf Clan. Furthermore, his daughterLydia married Captain Isaac Hill Anonsokgea of the Bear Clan Astawenserontha family(see Sievertsen, 1996, p.82; Seth Newhouse Manuscript, 1885). Instead, as will bedetailed later, Isaac’s parents were likely Nicholas Brant (Nicus in Mohawk) the brotherof Thomas; and Margaret Hill the sister of Mary Hill whose son Seth Hill is noted above.At this time surname usage was far from regular among Mohawks – except perhapsamong the Hill family. Isaac appears to use his baptismal name and his Mohawk name –although this is not entirely clear. Even though a sibling was registered in the baptismalregister as say John son of Nicholas Brant, there is no predicting the name by which hewill chose to be known in the wider community once he reaches adulthood. In this case itwould likely be one of four possibilities, following the baptismal name:a) Brantb) Claus (a diminutive of Nicholas)c) Hill (as was the choice of all the children of Margaret’s sister Mary Kateriunigh)d) Mohawk nameAt this time (1700 - circa 1820) standard European surnames were very rare. Much morecommon were patronymics (as found earlier in the Dutch community). For examplePeter Davis was Peter, the son of David (Peter, Davids’son). Most common werebaptismal names plus the Mohawk name – especially at Canajoharie which was lessinfluenced by European practices (until the post – Revolutionary War era). It doesappear, however, that Isaac’s children may have used the Brant surname (as notedearlier).If we have arrived at a correct identification, Isaac Brant will have a sister Catharineborn about 1747.Is There a Catharine, Daughter of Nicholas Brant, Born About 1747?On the 4 th of June 1747 Catharine, daughter of Nicus Brant and Margarietje, was baptizedat the Reformed Dutch Church of Schenectady. Brant and Christina (second wife ofBrant) were the sponsors. More information will be provided later.In seeking evidence as to the lineage of Catharine Young by detailing the first successorto the title Karonghyontye, further confirmation may come from locating information toshow who was the next to succeed to David Hill’s former name. As we shall see, itappears that this individual was also a brother of Catharine.Brother and Karonghyontye Successor 2: PaulusAs noted, the first recorded appearance of the name Karonghyontye on the Grand Riverwas in 1810 – the baptismal name of this Chief being Paulus. It may add significantly tothe array of evidence to explore the background of Paulus, since he would appear to be25