Mohawk River Valley Region
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The Mohawk Valley Path Through History begins with the Revolutionary War - the sites and events related to this period in history.


  • September 29, 1780
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British spy sentenced to death

British spy John André is court-martialed, found guilty and sentenced to death by hanging. André, an accomplice of Benedict Arnold, had been captured by Patriots John Paulding, David Williams and Isaac Van Wart six days earlier on September 23, after they found incriminating papers stashed in his boot.

David Williams, Revolutionary War solidier and of the the captors of Major Andre, is located at Old Stone Fort Complex in Schoharie.

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David Williams Monument

Grave of David Williams, one of the captors of Major Andre, British officer in the American Revolution. Andre is best known for his role as conspirator with Benedict Arnold.More...

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Declaration by Loyalists at Court in Johnstown

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