 William Johnson died in July 1774 . In his will he left land , money , and slaves to Brant and her children ; He left Johnson Hall to John Johnson , his eldest son by his first common @-@ law wife , Catherine Weisenberg , a Palatine German immigrant . Molly returned to Canajoharie with her children , personal belongings , and slaves . There she lived a comfortable life in a large house , and prospered as a trader . 
