The New Student's Reference Work/Iroquois Indians

Iroquois (īr′ō̇-kwoi′) Indians, formerly a great union of Indian tribes, recognized as a distinct branch of the Algonquin family and occupying central New York. In the 17th century they were known as the Five Nations. In 1715 they were joined by the Tuscaroras, when their name was changed to the Six Nations. They never exceeded 15,000 in number, and they still number about 12,000, most of them being in the United States, though some of the tribe are found in Canada. Schools and missions have been established among them, and some of their number have reached distinction as soldiers, engineers etc. Corn-planter, Brant and Red Jacket were Iroquois. See Brant and Red Jacket by Eggleston and The Iroquois by Johnson, also by Morgan.