www.hawaiian-roots.com/researchproblems2.htm, Pacific Island Guide to Family History Research, Tip 2: Organize your research by creating a plan, Tip 5: Learn the history and customs of your culture, https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/index.php?title=Hawaii_Historical_Background_and_Case_Study_in_Family_History_Research&oldid=4789553. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Source:https://familysearch.org/patron/v2/TH-300-43958-0-84/dist.pdf?ctx=ArtCtxPublic. I draw lines to show possible relationships between people. The government of Hawaii asked the Protestant pastors to send in their mission books to the government. It is also essential to keep an open mind when researching. 'I family of Hilo. Archaeological evidence shows that people probably arrived in Hawai'i between 800 and 1000 A.D. Keawepoepoe's son was the famous war leader Keeaumoku (Keeaumoku Papaiahiahi Hawaiians doing family history work need to know when different ethnic groups immigrated to Hawaii. Hereditary line of Liloa is broken by the usurping rule of Alapainui. The nui title could be passed on by right of birth. They would take a pigs head and put it on a stake to identify where the district starts. Nevertheless, the Hawaiians believe they are related to the American Indians, and that the American Indians are related to the Hebrews. Upon the death of Kalanipuu, Kkilimoku was given to Kamehameha through kauoha (verbal order). 1255-1285) . The chart starts with Keawe II, King of Hawaii, and his wife, Lonomaikanaka just like the Queen's. This database is not available online, but is available to UH students and faculty by request in the Special Collections Reading Room, Hamilton Library 5th Floor. Kamehameha is famous for conquering all the islands. In this job, alii had to assign lesser chiefs to rule the districts and islands. He became Alii nui after the death of his half-brother Hkau, who inherited the lands of his father to rule. This page has been viewed 12,793 times (0 via redirect). The names were picturesque as well as unique, and they were in a special rhythm. Many Hawaiian families are They married each other in the last traditional pio (royal interfamily) marriage recorded in hereditary rank was so high and whose kapus were so numerous and Old Kingdom of O'ahu - Kuali'i This chart shows also Liloa built the heiau of honuula in Waipio Valley, his home. Go to the Internet and search each name individually. The pedigrees that we have are often collapsed, and unfortunately, are often missing the stories that go with them. Stories that are passed down may not always be accurate or proven, such as relations to alii. This chant speaks of the genealogy of the Hawaiian Islands themselves and includes references to the divine origins of early chiefs and kings. His father was named Mahi. Its easy to put what your understanding of the current law is on the past and to just assume that its the same, but in reality, you really cant, says Mulligan, who owns Discover Your Ohana, which offers professional genealogical services. Includes brief biographies of names mentioned and a bibliography. Birth of Kapulani-Nui Kapukini I Kapulani-o-Liloa. Important exports are sugar, pineapple, macadamia nuts and coffee. The Ali'i 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. 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. She, along with professional genealogist Ami Mulligan, led a series of genealogy workshops at the Waiwai Collective earlier this year. The following is a list of Alii nui of Hawaii. In ancient Hawaiian society, the alii were hereditary nobles (a social class or caste ). 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. Its also due to certain choices that people made within their own family. 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. Once you have located a document, it can often be viewed, downloaded, and printed. 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. Research the (Ruling Chief of Hawai'i Island) family, South Kohala, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii, u.S.a, Waiolea Chiefess of Oahu, Chiefess of Oahu, Akahiakuleana High Chiefess of Waipio Akahi-a-Kuleana, Hakau-a-Liloa Hakau, 13th Alii Aimoku of Hawaii. King Kahahana's descent Also, the island district is critically important for family history records and research. The alii followed very strict kapu (laws) because of their sacredness. 2023 Kamehameha Publishing. According to his mother's instructions, though contrary to the rules of etiquette observed by strangers or inferior visitors, instead of entering the courtyard by the gate, he leaped over the stockade, and instead of entering the mansion by the front door, he entered by the back door, and went straight up to where Liloa was relcining and set himself down in Liloa's lap. Kalaniopuu kills Keaweopala at Puako, Kohala, to become king of Hawaii.1774 Hewahewa is born in Kohala, Island of Hawaii. Under the provision of the Kuleana Act, commoners were allowed to petition for title to land that they cultivated and lived on (kuleana), equivalent to a homestead. severe that religious protocols required she during the day she must If we have a long name like Keli`ikulahala, we might cut it down to Keli`i. K i ka moku.Stands on the island.Said of a person who has become rulerhe stands on his district or island. is held high in the daytime"). This shows a firm connection betweenRarotonga and Hawaii. In order to maintain a good relationship with the akua, the alii had to observe pule (prayers) and rituals of the different gods. Before he died, Liloa gave Umi the custody of the war god while making Hakau, Umi's half-brother, his heir. He joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and researched his wifes family. This website provides an explanation of Land and Tax Appeal Courts in Hawai'i. Includes a detailed foldout genealogy chart. Ea Mai Hawaiinuiakea. Ali'i born at Kukaniloko were deemed fitting rulers to govern their people. Loli was his father. Hawaiian chants can go back as far as 90 generations. Kamehameha's forces to victory. Its mission is to gather and preserve all ancient Hawaiian tradition, genealogies, and legends.1836 The first English language newspaper,Sandwich Islands Gazette, is published in Honolulu.1838 Birth of Lydia Kamakaeha Liliuokalani.1839Protestant missionaries translate the Old Testament from Hebrew to Hawaiian. This is very similar to the relationship between an older and younger sibling. See more here:www.hawaiian-roots.com/researchproblems2.htm. birth and therefore produced a rare twice tabued chief, who was The types of books we have about Hawaiian history is largely about alii. His Royal Genealogy goes back to the beginning of time in a long line of Kings and High Chiefs before King Kamehameha the Great united the Hawaiian Islands as T he Kingdom of Hawai'i. Old Kingdom of Maui - Kekaulike always be positioned Seal of Hawaii. 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. So a lot of people were missed by these listings. She has a picture in her stuff, but Im afraid it is getting in bad condition. 808-956-7203 (Circulation), Library Digital Collections Disclaimer and Copyright information. You would find her on childhood documents by this name. Records can get lost or burned in fires, kpuna might not have participated in the Territory of Hawaii census nor claimed land during its redistribution in the Mhele, when the concept of privately-owned property was instated by the government. Hnau ka ina, hnau ke alii, hnau ke kanaka. Kahalu`u is the ahupaua`a (place) where my grandmothers family lived. [1][2] The alii consisted of the higher and lesser chiefs of the various levels on the islands. Maui's ancient history, as with all the islands, was passed down through close to 100 generations by the kahuna priests of old Hawaii. An equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. showing descent from King Keawe (Keaweikekahialiimoku) of Hawaii, through his son Kalaninuiiamamao, whose name chant is the famous Most of the His heir was Keaweopala. No names were duplicated in the chants. islands in the late 1700's and early 1800's. Pekelo Papa was his fathers name. If a modern Hawaiian has ancestors with no family name, we are not to worry. namesake of Kamehameha Paiea (born The word alii has a similar meaning in the Samoan language and other Polynesian languages, and in Mori it is pronounced "ariki". 1. 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. His heir was Keaweopala. Kamakau describes the origins of Hawaii and its people, taking pains to trace the genealogies of the chiefs.". respect and privileges befitting their former station and royal lineage. 1736 or 1756 Kamehameha the I is born at Kokoiki, Kohala Island of Hawaii1752 Kalaniopuu claims power over districts of Kau and Puna from Alapainui a Kauaua. The Cultural Complexity of Hawaiian Genealogical Research. 1819 European and American merchants and sea captains begin arriving in Hawaii.1814 Birth of Kauikeaouli (Kamehameha III). The pinkbinder is my fathers mothers line. Check names in indexes. Honolulu, Hawaii 96822 USA The histories that accompany the pedigrees give the context of time and place for the persons in the pedigrees. I went on the Internet and pulled them together. island kings (High Chiefs called Ali'i Nui) through most of its history. It's also one of the many things that make Hawaiian genealogy unique. The two 808-956-7214 (Reference) Tax records go geographically. rival the sacred high chief Grandmass dad was Pekelo, which means Peter. How do leaders in todays society differ from alii of the past? from the powerful 'I family of Hilo and also the Maui royal family If you would like to cross-search multiple LCA documents, it is recommended to use the "Knowledge Well" database (link located on bottom of 'Hawai'i Land Documents' page). - Keawe Lineage (from Chief Keawemauhili). Old). These connections help us better . Links to reprint (published after 1904) of 1898 edition. Ke haulani hemakana onaona maikalani, which means something like a Sweet mist.''There is a softness in the vowels and the inflections of the language. These records were indexed. Alii were obligated to care for the makainana. superior rank as a highly tabued chiefess of ancient ancestry. There are fourteen databases: Alii Probate Records; Greater Register of Voters; Hawaiian Genealogy Indexes; Hawaiian Place Names Collection; Historic Sites Database; Land Indexes; Mahele Aina Index; Maps; Multi-media; Names Indexes; Newspapers Periodicals/Reports; and Uncategorized. Genealogy for Kanekuka'ailani Kamakahukilani (I) I-Kanaka, Ali'i Chiefess from 'I family in Hilo on Big Island. [7] Each island had its own alii nui, who governed their individual systems. Born was the land, born were the chiefs, born were the common people. What to do when you have little information. Usually only one name was used for legal documents, but even so, its important to search all names known for a person when researching genealogy. GENEALOGY. His mother was Akahi. She gave me a list of names she had gotten a long time ago. There is no special word for mother or father in Hawaiian. Genealogy chants such as this one are revered in Hawaii as they affirm the connections between people and the land upon which they live. Its the aha! 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. In Hawaiian with English translation. It got to a chiefly line (ali`i). If you knew an alii, how would you show your respect? honor was reserved for the ali'i of Kauai only. Use of this site implies consent with our Usage Policy. It is also very close to Tahitian. Keoni Ana was John Young, who was secretary to Kamehameha. also connected to these lineages through their various genealogies. was eventually discovered and involuntarily brought to live at Kamehameha's court Pihana heiau on the night of Koloa of the moon month. Kamehameha's war of conquest and raised by the Going back another generation in searches should show what family names were before thechanges. Please view the PAPAKILO DATABASE TUTORIAL VIDEO. When parting from Akahiakuleana, Liloa gave her the ivory clasp (Palaoa) of his necklace, his feather wreath (Lei-hulu), and his Malo or loincloth, (One legend has it that, instead of the Lei, Liloa gave her his Laau-palau, a short instrument for cutting taro tops, a dagger) and told her that when the child was grown up, if it was a boy, to send him with these token to Waipio, and he would acknowledge him. That is how I got the information for my grandmothers mother, Makakehau. daughter, being Some alii even had a personal god that they inherited to care for. But Kalanikaukiokikilo, Kalola's eldest by fire. As you can see, the role of the alii changed over time; however, their kuleana to the makainana and the akua remained. sacred Some of the places he went were Egypt, China, Japan, England, France and Germany. Hawaiian Genealogy Indexes Hawaiian Genealogy Indexes Introduction Advanced search introduction Browse the Genealogy Indexes Marriages - Hawaii Island - 1832-1910 Marriages - Hawaii Island - 1911-1929 Marriages - Kauai Island - 1826-1910 Marriages - Kauai Island - 1910-1929 Marriages - Maui Island - 1842-1910 Marriages - Maui Island - 1911-1929 And I think that needs to be celebrated just as much as being able to claim an alii.. Most Hawaiians took our fathers name as a surname, but not all. When we come to this point, we can go to the library, Bishop Museum, University libraries, etc. at the temple where law breaking chiefesses were by custom executed moments that make researching Hawaiian genealogy so satisfying. These three brothers were the earliest champions and Surprised at the sudden action, Liloa threw the young man on the ground, and, as he fell, discovered his Malo and his ivory clasp on the body of Umi. Kalanikahimakaialii, sister of King Kekaulike of Maui. Kalanipuu's line ends with the death of Kwala by Kamehameha's forces. Mahele and kuleana claims for the islands of Kaua'i and Ni'ihau are available online and free through Ulukau. 1215-1245) Kalapana, 5 th Alii Aimoku of Hawaii (ca. About Liloa, 12th Alii Aimoku of Hawaii Liloa 1435 - 1495 ruled as the 12th Alii Aimoku of Hawaii 1465 - 1495. The makainana were free to choose which district to live in. The Great Mahele, or Divison was a land redistribution act by King Kamehameha III and enacted in 1848. 1155-1185) Kaniuhu, 3 rd Alii Aimoku of Hawaii (ca. B. Featheran, Jr. is from the Gilbert Islands, the island of Kiribati. They burn the heiau and idols and abolish the kapu system.1820 Joseph Smiths first vision. 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.. of pio (interfamily) marriages within the Maui royal family as they How to find various kinds of court records, https://guides.library.manoa.hawaii.edu/hawaiicourts, Public Access to Waihona 'Aina (fee-based), government documents federal united nations intergovernmental organizations, equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. genealogies as they relate to the Kekoolani family. Alii, or rulers, made up the chiefly class in traditional Hawaiian society. In Please view the PAPAKILO DATABASE TUTORIAL VIDEO. Each island (moku) was divided up into pie-shaped districts (Hawaiian name: ahupua'a) with a chief officer over the district. Older couples got married, so you cant estimate birth dates of the children from the Protestant marriage records. Ancient Hawaiians were a people without writing who preserved their history in chants and legends. All men and women of the parental generation are called Makua kane (men) or Makua wahine (women), which is a respectful name given to all men and women in our mothers generation. The alii made sure the heiau (temples) were built and cared for properly. In ancient Hawaiian society, the alii were hereditary nobles (a social class or caste). 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. 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. The database is free for public use, but requires users to create a login and password. Honolulu, Hawaii 96822 USA Each island had its matriarchal order, and land was inherited through it.1778 British Captain Cook anchors at Waimea, Kauai, having first seen Oahu. This chart corrects common errors in the current This chart shows the intensification The Department of Land and Natural Resources-Bureau of Conveyances (DLNR-BLOC) provides the Land Title Records Online Search and Ordering System. I did the temple work for them in 1972. I have an aunt who is 88. were related to one another. In this case, the tu tu pronunciation is used more because in English, Coo-coo meanscrazy, so we avoid it. I learned that all of my Hawaiian ancestors lived in the same place. The children in her family were listed separately on the record I found, but they all were listed with the same parents. I was raised by my grandmother. King Kamehameha I (Kamehameha If your ancestors lived there, there is a chance a record was made with their name on it. It would be good to scan the pictures into a computer to preserve them. Klaiina is a very critical job because the chief had to choose lesser chiefs that were loyal. A chart Be sure to print out what you get. Lineage (from the Sacred High Chief Kalanikauiokikilo). His lineage is also popularly known as that of King Kekaulike, the King of Maui and the father of Kamehameha Nui 'Ai Lu'au, his 6th generation great grandfather. Kalanikaiokikilo's niece Keopuolani to marry the new king Kamehameha the Great As with researching ancestry for any other ethnicity, Hawaiian genealogy has its own sets of challenges, and determining adoptive relationships is one of the most complicated. Alapainui a Kauaua, King of Hawaii, dies at Kikiakoi, Kawaihae, Kohala, Hawaii. Kalanikauiokikilo's high ranking mother Kalola, Queen of I go over it again and again. Kalawainui Kaluhikai, and the family of Queen Emma, we shall recapitulate their genealogy and include the names of alii who were not mentioned in the story. Thus began a tradition upheld by Kamehameha I when he defeated his rival cousin, Kiwalao. [11]:112[15], Social designations of noho alii (ruling line), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alii&oldid=1116638669, This page was last edited on 17 October 2022, at 15:57. 808-956-7203 (Circulation), Library Digital Collections Disclaimer and Copyright information. Kalaninuiamamao (k) ia Ahia Kalanikumaikiekie (w), same as the Queen's. at a specific angle to the sun. She buried in a Christian way.1824 King Kamehameha II dies of measles in England. 1125-1155) Kukohou, 2 nd Alii Aimoku of Hawaii (ca. [2] I am Nani Olsen Kelly. Report verifying genealogical linkage of manuscript, "Na Mo'i o Kaho'olawe" to the main body of genealogical records. There were different levels of alii. Although genealogy continued as a major factor in determining the right to rule in Hawai'i, the . An alii who took care of the citizens and was fair would have a large, productive society. children of King Kahahana, a boy and a girl, were rescued during I just had to type in one name to get to information on my family. The alii were the traditional nobility of the Hawaiian islands. The story of Kalankauiokikilo ended sadly as her unending despair The anthropologists dont agree that Thor Hyerdahls theory of how the Polynesians migrated is true. Liloa publicly acknowledged Umi as his son and he soon became the favourite of all. Kamehameha is famous for conquering all the islands. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. You have to start with a mess of stuff to organize. They were not allowed to keep their genealogies beyond 3 or 4 generations. Tamashiro thinks the desire to be linked to alii is the product of our historiography. Hnai adoptions were almost always of children from within ones family, with first-born males considered to belong to the fathers side and the first female child said to belong to the mothers side; if a grandparent asked for a grandchild, it was impossible to refuse the request. as a secondary figure of little importance. Alapainui a Kauaua, King of Hawaii, dies at Kikiakoi, Kawaihae, Kohala, Hawaii. You dont suddenly put everything onto a Family Group Record. Historical Land Court Records: the Waihona 'Aina, Papakilo and Ava Konohiki websites provide information for historical land documents in Hawai'i. Hakau, Liloa's first born and named heir, was overthrown by Liloa's second son Umi-a-Liloa; however, the hereditary line of Liloa is unbroken and continues. In 1840, Kamehameha III, Kauikeaouli, declared Hawaii a constitutional monarchy. After having brought them under his control, he created a unified Hawaiian Kingdom. They also had the kuleana to klaiina (divide the land). [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. Before Keawepoepoe, this genealogical culmination was the birth of our ancestors, the Actually, his fathers name was also Pekelo. Keep track of the films you have used and the web sites you have gone to and what you found or didnt find on them. The m is the supreme ruler of the pae ina, or all of Hawaii. life. He was the son of King Kihanuilulumoku, 11th Alii Aimoku of Hawaii and Waoilea. If that information is RED, click on it to view the record. Mookauhau Research Guide and Worksheets. Maui, permitted Kalanikauiokilio's sister 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Legends make no mention of any wars or contentions having occurred during Liloa's long reign to disturb the tranquillity of Hawaii. !function(c,h,i,m,p){m=c.createElement(h),p=c.getElementsByTagName(h)[0],m.async=1,m.src=i,p.parentNode.insertBefore(m,p)}(document,"script","https://chimpstatic.com/mcjs-connected/js/users/0ea9f4053c384461c2b7fcaea/2c429a1130e5b1860f8c5538f.js"); Native Hawaiian genealogy presents an idiosyncratic slew of challenges and familial puzzles to solve. The Knowledge Well is designed for cross-searching and advance-compilation searches of this LCA database. Her mother was Hattie Opealu Papa. court because of her reduced status. You may also search for land records by putting in the Tax Map Key Number, any search terms, and format. He signed documents in the 1850's. 5. 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