808-956-7203 (Circulation), Library Digital Collections Disclaimer and Copyright information. She was of a lesser line of chiefs who Lloa had fallen in love with when he discovered her bathing in a river. The Alii Probate Records, Hawaiian Genealogy Indexes containing Court Records (1848-1915) and Probate, Wills (1852-1916); Land Indexes; and the Mahele Aina Index are especially useful in searching for land court records. Alii refers to the ruling class of Hawaii prior to the formation of the united kingdom. You may also search for land records by putting in the Tax Map Key Number, any search terms, and format. This chart corrects common errors in the current Appendices include genealogy charts. Her name is Edith McKenzie. Umi proceeded alone to the royal mansion, not far distant. superior rank as a highly tabued chiefess of ancient ancestry. Kahalu`u is the ahupaua`a (place) where my grandmothers family lived. I draw lines to show possible relationships between people. There would be five or six ahupua'a (districts) on an island. The nui title could be passed on by right of birth. Napela married Kitty Richardson.The king named the baby something that meant pleasant to look upon. I think a lot of people get really angry towards their kpuna that they didnt record information. voluntarily disguised and substituted herself for Kalanikauiokikilo Kame'eiamoku and Kamanawa are the royal twins which appear on the Great In ancient Hawaiian society, the alii were hereditary nobles (a social class or caste ). numbered among the Big Island chiefs. Samuel M. Kamakau writes extensively about the alii nui and kaukaualii lines and their importance to Hawaiian history. The first protestant missionaries arrive in Hawaii. wife of King Keawe. Hawaiian genealogies : extracted from Hawaiian language newspapers, An Account of the Polynesian Race: Its Origins and Migrations, and the Ancient History of the Hawaiian People to the Times of Kamehameha I, Tales and traditions of the people of old = N moolelo o ka poe kahiko. I have a file folder for family names that are organized and another folder with the family names that just arent organized or verified yet. Alii refers to the ruling class of Hawaii prior to the formation of the united kingdom. Lineage (from the Sacred High Chief Kalanikauiokikilo). III. 1868 Arrival of Japanese immigrants in Hawaii.1872 King Kamehameha V dies. Includes a detailed foldout genealogy chart. Kamakau describes the origins of Hawaii and its people, taking pains to trace the genealogies of the chiefs.". 1819 European and American merchants and sea captains begin arriving in Hawaii.1814 Birth of Kauikeaouli (Kamehameha III). I checked off the films I looked at and noted information I found. Ancient Hawaiians were a people without writing who preserved their history in chants and legends. Her niece Keopualani and sister Keku'iapoiwanui Liliha fared better as the mother 1850 Businessmen begin to arrive in Hawaii.1852 Arrival of Chinese immigrants to Hawaii.1853 A smallpox epidemic kill 5,000 to 6,000 Hawaiians.1854King Kamehameha dies. The common people (maka`ai na na) were only allowed to keep their genealogy for 3 generations. Some alii even had a personal god that they inherited to care for. They said, This isnt for you, or This isnt important for you to move forward and so Im not going to say anything. And all of these different reasons or personal family choices is why certain families dont have that information.. showing Kekoolani descent from Lonokahaupu, King of Kauai, through The chart starts with Keawe II, King of Hawaii, and his wife, Lonomaikanaka just like the Queen's. They would take a pigs head and put it on a stake to identify where the district starts. Hnau ka ina, hnau ke alii, hnau ke kanaka. Hewahewa prophesies God will soon land yonder, pointing northeast1822 The Hawaiian language is written. Maui's ancient history, as with all the islands, was passed down through close to 100 generations by the kahuna priests of old Hawaii. If we have a long name like Keli`ikulahala, we might cut it down to Keli`i. genealogical culmination was the birth of our ancestors, the This page has been viewed 12,793 times (0 via redirect). were related to one another. Keku'iapoiwanui Liliha and He spied a young woman, of whom he became deeply enamoured,and whom he seduced, and the fruit of which liaison was a son, whom the mother named Umi, and who afterwards played so great a role in the annals of Hawaii. at the temple where law breaking chiefesses were by custom executed I have an aunt who is 88. Observe also the high chiefly descent of Keawe's son Kalaninuiiamamao It is a very courteous language. Her mother was Hattie Opealu Papa. By creating systems and structures that helped with food production, the people and the land could thrive even more. caused her to take her own It is also essential to keep an open mind when researching. Ali'i Genealogy Charts of the Kekoolani Family King Kamehameha I (Kamehameha Paiea, Kamehameha Nui, Kamehameha the Great) conquered and subdued the people of all the islands in the late 1700's and early 1800's. After having brought them under his control, he created a unified Hawaiian Kingdom. [1][2] The alii consisted of the higher and lesser chiefs of the various levels on the islands. The alii followed very strict kapu (laws) because of their sacredness. The government of Hawaii asked the Protestant pastors to send in their mission books to the government. In your household. The Solomon Islanders mixed in with the Fijians. This is an in-depth account of the deaths and funeral of the traditional nobility of the Hawaiian Islands. Archaeological evidence shows that people probably arrived in Hawai'i between 800 and 1000 A.D. 2023 Kamehameha Publishing. These included the kahuna (priestesses and priests, experts, craftsmen, and canoe makers) as part of four professions practiced by the nobility. sacrifice of Poloahilani was offered to Kamehameha'swar god 1785 Trading ship lands while en route to China. The Great Mahele, or Divison was a land redistribution act by King Kamehameha III and enacted in 1848. [11] During the monarchy some of these chiefs were elevated to positions within the primary political bodies of the Hawaiian legislature and the king's Privy Council. is said she walked gracefully into the fire and died without making 2550 McCarthy Mall Looking at documentation through a lens of social and cultural practices of that time period also helps make sense of what you find. On Maui, it's final A chart Nevertheless, the Hawaiians believe they are related to the American Indians, and that the American Indians are related to the Hebrews. Each island had its matriarchal order, and land was inherited through it.1778 British Captain Cook anchors at Waimea, Kauai, having first seen Oahu. By caring for the makainana, the alii were caring for the ina. Start typing to see results or hit ESC to close, For Kelis Kaleopaa, Surfing Waikk Means Being a Servant of the Sea, Redirecting the Lens: Meet Filmmaker Scott W. 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In 1495 Liloa was near dying, he called the two sons before him, and publicly gave the charge of the government of Hawaii, the position of Moi, to Hakau, and the charge of his God - that is, the maintenance of the Heiaus and the observance of the religious rites - to Umi, telling the former, "You are the ruler of Hawaii, and Umi is your man,' equivalent to next in authority. Each island (moku) was divided up into pie-shaped districts (Hawaiian name: ahupua'a) with a chief officer over the district. 1255-1285) . Useful bibliography and research process. Honolulu Star Bulletin - Clarice B. Taylor's. The types of books we have about Hawaiian history is largely about alii. Use more resources to get more information. For example, the m was the supreme ruler. Make ke hao can mean eyes lookbut it can also mean hearts Desire.There is an image for each name. Supplements manuscript genealogies at Hawaii State Archives. They are indexed by father, mother and child. My mothers father, George Edward. Kamehameha III becomes king.Kapuna Nui Hewahewa tours islands teaching people to read, observe the Christian Sabbath, refrain from immoral acts, turn to God, to love and obey Him.1829 Some Hawaiians are baptized into the Catholic church.1831 Lahianaluna seminary is founded on Maui, with a printing press. Be sure to keep a written note of the sources where your printouts and copies came from. And, as is the case in some of my own family lines, you have to learn to be OK with that. Once you have located a document, it can often be viewed, downloaded, and printed. Unpublished Genealogies|Genealogies in Publications| Genealogies of Hawaiian Royalty| Genealogies by Island, The Hawaii State Archives has a number of Hawaiian genealogy books in their manuscripts collection that available online in their new Digital Archives of Hawaii website. [3] [4] The noho alii were the ruling chiefs. CHARTS SHOWING Its also due to certain choices that people made within their own family. Look up any word by double-clicking on it. Keawepoepoe's twin brothers, The makainana were the caretakers and workers of the land. It The same word is pronounced tu tu in the Northern islands, such asKawai`i andOahu and ku ku on the rest of the islands. Provides a genealogy chart and alphabetical listing of each individual with brief biographical data: other names, dates and places of birth and death. Information is from 13 Hawaiian newspapers published 1858-1920. Seal of Hawaii. His mother was Akahi. If a modern Hawaiian has ancestors with no family name, we are not to worry. There is no special word for mother or father in Hawaiian. The Hanai system, where families give their children to a relative to raise, is an educative device. This The stone was famous down to the time of Kamehameha I. Liloa was a religious chief who kept the peace in his kingdom and his people contented and prosperous. [11] Some bore Khili, royal standards made of feathers, and were attendants of the higher-ranking alii. Alexander Liholiho becomesKamehameha IV.1861 Death of King Kamehameha IV. Kamehameha is famous for conquering all the islands. understanding of how the members of family, this senior Keawe line, The Regular System gives 'notice' that something is on record while the Land Court System functions as a registration for land ownership. But Kalanikaukiokikilo, Kalola's eldest Mookauhau Research Guide and Worksheets. Forms are available for downloading on the Hawai'i State Judiciary website, can be picked up at district court locations on each island or purchased on diskette for $6. The second marriage license listed the full names of her biological Hawaiian parents, with her adoptive mom asa witness. The story of Kalankauiokikilo ended sadly as her unending despair The generation of our grandparents is the ku ku or tu tugeneration. 1819 Death of King Kamahemeha I. Liholiho becomesKamehameha II and rules with Hewahewa as Kahuna Nui (high priest). Piilanihale is a heiau, or place of worship, for an alii named Piilani. [2] Kalaniwaiakua Kekumanomanookekapu, the chiefess of Maui "whose head She was considered to be the co-ruler of the island of Hawaii with her half-brother, Keawekekahialiiokamoku, the 21st King of Hawaii. There were different levels of alii. His heir was Keaweopala. Alii were given the right to rule through their mookauhau (genealogy or family line). The Hawaiian population is estimated at about 300,000 to 500,000. Many Hawaiian families are was eventually discovered and involuntarily brought to live at Kamehameha's court If they were not happy under the rule of one alii they might move to another district. islands in the late 1700's and early 1800's. Ea Mai Hawaiinuiakea. The following is a list of Alii nui of Hawaii. They, with the land, produced food for the nation. The names were picturesque as well as unique, and they were in a special rhythm. Here, "Hawaii" refers to the island of Hawaii, also called "the Big Island". Each island was divided into moku divisions. (1660 - d.) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Native Hawaiian population has declined from 300,000 in 1778 to 50,000.1873William C. Lunalilio is elected as the first Hawaiian Monarch.1874 Lunalilio dies and David Kalakaua is elected to be the Hawaiian Monarch.1875 Arrival of Portuguese immigrants in Hawaii.1881 Arrival of Norwegian and German immigrants in Hawaii.1883 Coronation of King Kalakaua and Queen Kapiolani.1891 King David Kalakaua dies and Liliuokalani is elected to be the Hawaiian Monarch.1893The government is overthrown and a Provisional Government is established.1900 Arrival of Okinawan and Puerto Rican immigrants in Hawaii.1901 Hawaiian territorial government formally established. following the death of his brother. Landlord-Tenant Claims are heard at District Court. I ike ia n ke alii i ka nui o n makainana.A chief is known by his many followers. The capital city of Hawaii is Honolulu. You would find her on childhood documents by this name. You may search by island/moku (district)/ahupuaa with pull-down menus. Most Hawaiians took our fathers name as a surname, but not all. I make them again and again as I get more information. Under the alii ai moku were lesser chiefs known as kaukaualii. Old Kingdom of Maui - Kekaulike Two were killed in battle. This page was last edited on 24 June 2022, at 13:57. Check names in indexes. mana and ritual purity of the offspring. However, Kaumuali'i, the ali'i of Kaua'i and Ni'ihau, was allowed to remain the ruler of his island kingdom until his death years after Kamehameha united the islands. When I visited the Hawaii State Archives and pulled the two marriage licenses, my eyes could have lit up the room. She, along with professional genealogist Ami Mulligan, led a series of genealogy workshops at the Waiwai Collective earlier this year. For instance, prior to 1860, when the Hawaiian kingdom passed the surname law, Hawaiians used singular names. Land Court System or the Torren's title documents are those that have gone through judicial review, survey, and title abstract to determine ownership regarding their property. Grandfather Burns married a pure Hawaiian woman. The Cultural Complexity of Hawaiian Genealogical Research. I was raised by my grandmother. The usurping line of rule ends with Keaweopala who is killed in battle while his son and heir, Kalaimanokahoowaha, did survive to greet Captain James Cook. Liloa publicly acknowledged Umi as his son and he soon became the favourite of all. The third consort of Kekaulike was the Princess Haalou of both Hawaii and Maui. My father (Henry Olaf Olsen) was part Norwegian. subsequently sentence to death by the angry Kamehameha, but a female attendant named The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) created the Papakilo Database, consisting of varied collections pertaining to significant places, events, and documents in Hawai'i's history. If that information is RED, click on it to view the record. The representatives were voted in by the people. Important exports are sugar, pineapple, macadamia nuts and coffee. The yellowbinder is formy mothers mothers line. 4. Before that, there is no surname line to follow. This makes the way to do research different from the way we do it for European ancestors, whose surname is a clue to follow for related people. island kings (High Chiefs called Ali'i Nui) through most of its history. Lot Kamehameha becomes Kamehameha V.1865 Arrival of South Sea Islander immigrants in Hawaii. 'I family of Hilo. Possible Chinese blood introduced as crew jump ship.1790 John Young (Olahana or Ana) and Isaac Davis become advisors to Kamehameha I.1795Kamehameha conquers all the islands, except Kauai, to become first monarch of the Hawaiian Islands.1797 Birth of Liholiho, (Kamehameha II. Honolulu, Hawaii 96822 USA 7. The binders with my family group records are color coded. Many of the resources and much of the documentation regarding genealogy only go back to the 1800s, and unless the family line has a link to an alii (chief) whose lines are preserved, the information stops there. We can take any marriage record with a place recorded on it. A childless couple could be given a child from another family to overcome the terribleness of having no children. The land, the chiefs, and the commoners belong together. iwiiapuu and iwilakee due to this unusual intertwined kapu. Her account details the events that led to the K petition drive in Fall 1897. also connected to these lineages through their various genealogies. birth and therefore produced a rare twice tabued chief, who was It is also very close to Tahitian. See more here:www.hawaiian-roots.com/researchproblems2.htm. The chart starts with Keawe II, King of Hawaii, and his wife, Lonomaikanaka just like the Queen's. . The biggest industry of Hawaii is tourism. They are in the archives under DOE. He kept his court at Waipio. 2550 McCarthy Mall The maka ai na na, or common people, are not as likely to be named in a genealogy. The anthropologists dont agree that Thor Hyerdahls theory of how the Polynesians migrated is true. 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