Some alii even had a personal god that they inherited to care for. or Keeaumoku II), who guided numbered among the Big Island chiefs. The yellowbinder is formy mothers mothers line. [3][4] The noho alii were the ruling chiefs. She has a picture in her stuff, but Im afraid it is getting in bad condition. An equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. In 1843, the king established the Hawaiian Kingdom as an independent nation. Most of the 1868 Arrival of Japanese immigrants in Hawaii.1872 King Kamehameha V dies. The way they speak Hawaiian now is not soft like it used to be. 1819 Death of King Kamahemeha I. Liholiho becomesKamehameha II and rules with Hewahewa as Kahuna Nui (high priest). Alii nui of the Big Island [ edit] Pilikaaeia, 1110-1130 Kukohou, 1130-1150 Kaniuhu, 1150-1180 Kanipahu, 1180-1210 Kamaiole, usurper of Kanipahu, deposed by Kalapana, 1245-1250 They married each other in the last traditional pio (royal interfamily) marriage recorded in Honolulu, Hawaii 96822 USA If it is not RED, be sure to write down this information and also the name and page of the index where you found the information. Stories that are passed down may not always be accurate or proven, such as relations to alii. Mookauhau Research Guide and Worksheets. 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. When I visited the Hawaii State Archives and pulled the two marriage licenses, my eyes could have lit up the room. through his mother, the legendary chiefess Lonomaaikanaka, first showing Kekoolani descent from Lonokahaupu, King of Kauai, through I did the temple work for them in 1972. Ku-Kailimoku in the When we come to this point, we can go to the library, Bishop Museum, University libraries, etc. Some of the places he went were Egypt, China, Japan, England, France and Germany. Appealing to an American audience for justice, Queen Liliuokalani details her diplomatic efforts in Washington D.C. to restore Hawaiian governance and stop the annexation of Hawaii. 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. Uncertified copies of documents recorded as of January 1992 can be downloaded immediately after purchase. Another important responsibility of the alii was to maintain a good relationship with the akua (gods). 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. By creating systems and structures that helped with food production, the people and the land could thrive even more. It got to a chiefly line (ali`i). The word alii has a similar meaning in the Samoan language and other Polynesian languages, and in Mori it is pronounced "ariki". Alii refers to the ruling class of Hawaii prior to the formation of the united kingdom. Postal Service that people had to have a last name in order to receive mail. of pio (interfamily) marriages within the Maui royal family as they estate on Maui. Kame'eiamoku and Kamanawa are the royal twins which appear on the Great Modern county names sometimes include more than one island, so the island name is lost if you just write the name of the county. Actually, his fathers name was also Pekelo. How do leaders in todays society differ from alii of the past? I went on the Internet and pulled them together. Honolulu Star Bulletin - Clarice B. Taylor's. Her mother was Hattie Opealu Papa. Ancient Hawaiians were a people without writing who preserved their history in chants and legends. The pinkbinder is my fathers mothers line. [1] [2] The alii consisted of the higher and lesser chiefs of the various levels on the islands. Landlord-Tenant Claims are heard at District Court. honor was reserved for the ali'i of Kauai only. The alii followed very strict kapu (laws) because of their sacredness. I make a time line down the left margin of the paper and try to put names of people by the years when they lived. Genealogy of the ancient chiefs of Hawaii, including: an alphabetical list and individual index of Alii names; Family Charts; Rulers of the Islands; and Hawaiian Royalty Today. I am Nani Olsen Kelly. The nui title could be passed on by right of birth. approached She was his favorite wife, and had over 20 marriages. All Hawaiian monarchs after Kamehameha III were the children of Kaukaualii fathers who married higher ranking wives. They burn the heiau and idols and abolish the kapu system.1820 Joseph Smiths first vision. Resources on current land court records are also listed on this page. Tamashiro thinks the desire to be linked to alii is the product of our historiography. 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. (lelo Noeau #1876). 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. It does not carry the culture properly. Before that, there is no surname line to follow. The maka ai na na, or common people, are not as likely to be named in a genealogy. He was sovereign king or chief of the island of Hawaii. For most people, there will be one point where it is possible one of your lines may be ali`i (royal or noble people). moments that make researching Hawaiian genealogy so satisfying. Maui, permitted Kalanikauiokilio's sister 5. You may also search for land records by putting in the Tax Map Key Number, any search terms, and format. It is also very close to Tahitian. The Ancestors of King Kamehameha the Great. chiefess Kalanikaukiokikilo remained remote and aloof, confident in her own 808-956-7203 (Circulation), Library Digital Collections Disclaimer and Copyright information. (1660 - d.) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. If that information is RED, click on it to view the record. I go over it again and again. After finding a 1985 obituary with my clients great-grandmothers maiden name at University of Hawaii at Mnoas Hamilton Library, and then coming across a 1910 census with her listed under her adoptive fathers name on Ancestry.com, I looked into her marriage records by searching the genealogy indexes at Ulukau.org, a Hawaiian electronic library. Oral histories speak of people sailing from Kahiki (usually understood to be Tahiti). The information provided here includes the book (volume), section, page, or case number of the original record. Son of Kiha-nui-lulu-moku and Waiolea Chiefess of Oahu, Chiefess of Oahu A good fisherman would be sent to a fishing family, etc. showing Kekoolani descent from Kekaulike B. Featheran, Jr. is from the Gilbert Islands, the island of Kiribati. You have to familiarize yourself with the names and the connections between people. The following is a list of Alii nui of Hawaii. We want to note that, traditionally, the land and the ocean are inseparable and there are many coastal areas which are essential to Native Hawaiian The database is free for public use, but requires users to create a login and password. Use more resources to get more information. What to do when you have little information. They, with the land, produced food for the nation. voluntarily disguised and substituted herself for Kalanikauiokikilo I make them again and again as I get more information. hereditary rank was so high and whose kapus were so numerous and Thus began a tradition upheld by Kamehameha I when he defeated his rival cousin, Kiwalao. If a modern Hawaiian has ancestors with no family name, we are not to worry. Some Hawaiians also found it more prestigious during the 1920s and 30s to claim to be half Caucasian or half Chinese, even when the family was pure Hawaiian, and claim Caucasian-sounding names. The alii nui were the high-ranking chiefs that governed an island or, in some cases, several islands. There would be five or six ahupua'a (districts) on an island. genealogies as they relate to the Kekoolani family. Keeaumoku Opio sealed Kamehameha's They also had the kuleana to klaiina (divide the land). See Step 5 for a pedigree chart and 2 family group records. It And I think that needs to be celebrated just as much as being able to claim an alii.. You have to go with the sources.. You would find her on childhood documents by this name. What are some other places that are associated with rulers of the past? Based on genealogies gathered by Hawaiian assistants who for three years, gathered legends, chants, prayers, history and culture of Hawaiians. Once you have located a document, it can often be viewed, downloaded, and printed. Alii refers to the ruling class of Hawaii prior to the formation of the united kingdom. Knowing where to go and what to research helps researchers begin their searches, but its equally as important to understand the history and laws of the times. The stories, some full of mischief, bring to life the ancestral chiefs and gods of Hawaii. Island ruling chief). Additional advanced search information is available here. at a specific angle to the sun. Queen Lili'uokalani was really named Kamaka eha,which means sore Eyes. The people in the palace had Pink Eye at the time she was born. Hawaiian scholar Mary Pukui says they were, "chiefs of Pkano ", chiefs of unblemished bloodline from remote times. The first protestant missionaries arrive in Hawaii. It went back to the ancestor Kauauanui Amahi. The pedigrees that we have are often collapsed, and unfortunately, are often missing the stories that go with them. If you click on any of the items below, you will be taken to the item's library record in OneSearch. I believe it is called The Sullivan Photographic Collection. I have an aunt who is 88. 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. For instance, prior to 1860, when the Hawaiian kingdom passed the surname law, Hawaiians used singular names. daughter, being CHARTS SHOWING Provides a genealogy chart and alphabetical listing of each individual with brief biographical data: other names, dates and places of birth and death. 1779 Hawaiians celebrating the Makahiki, believe Cook to be the god Lono. Below are various publications the UHM's Hawaiian Collection has that contains Hawaiian genealogies. 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. On the record, I found a name Patero, which also means Peter, so it could be the same person. Umi proceeded alone to the royal mansion, not far distant. [3] [4] The noho alii were the ruling chiefs. Finally, the ancestral lands passed on to Native Hawaiian descendants from our ali'i, the monarchy, and our kupuna are integral to the health and well-being of Native Hawaiians as a people. Half brother of Hoolana. Once you have located a document, it can often be viewed, downloaded, and printed. This website provides an explanation of Land and Tax Appeal Courts in Hawai'i. Useful bibliography and research process. They could memorize their genealogy back 13 or more generations. Hawaii (Big Island), half-sister and second wife of King Keawe (Big 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. In Hawaiian research, the name of the island is critical. [2] Supplements manuscript genealogies at Hawaii State Archives. following the death of his brother. GENEALOGY. It had all of her brothers and sisters listed. royal chiefs Kalaniulumoku I and Kalaniulumoku II Later in life, while travelling near the borders of the Hamakua and Hilo districts, (The legend says that he had been to Koholalele in Hamakua to consecrate the Heiau called Manini, and that, passing from there, he stopped at Kaawikiwiki, and at the gulch of Hoea, near Kealakaha, he fell in love with Akahiakuleana.). Lineage (from the Sacred High Chief Kalanikauiokikilo). Includes a detailed foldout genealogy chart. conquered chiefs bowed to and sought favors from Kamehameha, Use of this site implies consent with our Usage Policy. Kamehameha is famous for conquering all the islands. Their shared mother was Keakealaniwahine, the ruling Queen of Hawaii. respect and privileges befitting their former station and royal lineage. Its the aha! The third consort of Kekaulike was the Princess Haalou of both Hawaii and Maui. Klaiina means to carve the land. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alii_nui_of_Hawaii&oldid=1133284579, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 13 January 2023, at 01:13. Around 1850, people were told by the government to take a surname. also connected to these lineages through their various genealogies. Her name was Kahele. My grandmothers mothers parents were born in 1816 or 1818 in the district of Kahikinui and Kanaiao on Maui. The alii nui were in charge of overseeing the alii ai moku. An alii who took care of the citizens and was fair would have a large, productive society. defiance, she offended the victorious Kamehameha the Great understanding of how the members of family, this senior Keawe line, Her account details the events that led to the K petition drive in Fall 1897. The second marriage license listed the full names of her biological Hawaiian parents, with her adoptive mom asa witness. In return the younger siblings obey and take care of the older siblings. He was the son of King Kihanuilulumoku, 11th Alii Aimoku of Hawaii and Waoilea. I just had to type in one name to get to information on my family. as a secondary figure of little importance. was believed to increase the supporters of Kamehameha the Great and dedicated their lives to his rise to power. You have to start with a mess of stuff to organize. 2550 McCarthy Mall Not everyone has such luck in their family-history searches. 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. Alii had to ensure that the makainana were protected. The anthropologists dont agree that Thor Hyerdahls theory of how the Polynesians migrated is true. He was born in Makena, Maui, Hawaii in 1915. There are a few types of Hawaiian adoptions to consider: hookama (adopting another persons child, usually by the desire of the child and older adult, looked negatively upon by the biological parents), hookne or hoowahine (an adoptive platonic marital relationship between persons of opposite sex), and hnai (a child reared in another household as their own). King Kamehameha I (Kamehameha K i ka moku.Stands on the island.Said of a person who has become rulerhe stands on his district or island. Umi defeated Hakau in battle and sacrificed the loser and his attendants at the heiau. Born was the land, born were the chiefs, born were the common people. A childless couple could be given a child from another family to overcome the terribleness of having no children. I alii n ke alii i ke kanaka.A chief is a chief because of the people who serve him.This was often used as a reminder to a chief to consider his people. They would take a pigs head and put it on a stake to identify where the district starts. 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. Appendices include genealogy charts. The alii were the akua on earth. by refusing him an audience when he came to pay his respects at her You can also browse the indexes. 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. Please note that documents available for purchase on this site are general indexes from 1976. In some families, different children would take different parts of the name or take their own occupation as their name. 808-956-7214 (Reference) My mothers cousin does a lot of genealogy. Father of Hakau-a-Liloa Hakau, 13th Alii Aimoku of Hawaii; Kapulani-Nui Kapukini I Kapulani-o-Liloa; Kealiiokalaloa and Umi-a-Liloa (lelo Noeau #1150). The akua were prayed to for food, health, wealth, success, rain, wind, surf, and various other aspects of life. About Liloa, 12th Alii Aimoku of Hawaii Liloa 1435 - 1495 ruled as the 12th Alii Aimoku of Hawaii 1465 - 1495. Make ke hao can mean eyes lookbut it can also mean hearts Desire.There is an image for each name. King Kahahana's descent They are in the archives under DOE. The alii made sure the heiau (temples) were built and cared for properly. Its also one of the many things that make Hawaiian genealogy unique. The Hawaiian population is estimated at about 300,000 to 500,000. He is represented as an affable, jolly monarch, who frequently traveled over the island, kept the other chiefs quiet, and protected the landholders. [5] The alii were believed to be descended from the deities.[6]. superior rank as a highly tabued chiefess of ancient ancestry. No doubt, the research that goes into building a genealogy chart takes time and may not be completed in your lifetime. the highly coveted prostrating kapu called Pihenakalani. Kahalu`u is the ahupaua`a (place) where my grandmothers family lived. genealogical relationship of the Kekoolani The first license I found listed her adoptive parents. Families sent their children to live with a family who had the interest of the children as a trade. In 1842, some people began to keep written Hawaiian language records, and many of these genealogies were recorded. Older couples got married, so you cant estimate birth dates of the children from the Protestant marriage records. Rianna M. Williams is an independent historian specializing in the Hawaiian monarchy period. It was in the books at theBishop Museum. So a lot of people were missed by these listings. 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