JOHNSTOWN — March 7, 1778: General Marquis de Lafayette of the Continental Army attempted to persuade Haudenosaunee leaders to either join forces or remain neutral during the American Revolutionary War. The war ultimately turned in the American-aligned Frenchman's favor. His meeting with the tribal officials at then-Fort Johnstown had mixed results, as two out of six nations joined his side. And the rest is history. Flash forward 245 years later, a fresh blue, white and red historical marker stands near the corner of North William and West Main streets in recognition of Lafayette's local footsteps. It was installed last week.…