chiefess Kalanikaukiokikilo remained remote and aloof, confident in her own Hawaiian Genealogy Indexes Welcome to the Hawaiian Genealogy Indexes Information from these indexes can be retrieved by the word search above. In ancient Hawaiian society, the alii were hereditary nobles (a social class or caste). Alii had to ensure that the makainana were protected. 'I family of Hilo. Check names in indexes. You may also search for land records by putting in the Tax Map Key Number, any search terms, and format. The makainana were the caretakers and workers of the land. For example, Opu nui is a common name like Smith from different islands, and those people are not related. The alii directed large-scale projects that benefited the community, like the building of loko ia (fishponds), auwai (water channels), and heiau (places of worship). Tax records go geographically. children of King Kahahana, a boy and a girl, were rescued during The ancient hereditary kings of the I checked off the films I looked at and noted information I found. They tried to keep the ali`i lines pure to acquire land and keep power. 1868 Arrival of Japanese immigrants in Hawaii.1872 King Kamehameha V dies. Features House of Kamehameha, House of Kalakaua, and House of Kawananakoa. 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. My grandmothers mothers parents were born in 1816 or 1818 in the district of Kahikinui and Kanaiao on Maui. His dad died in 1870. The Knowledge Well is designed for cross-searching and advance-compilation searches of this LCA database. My mother was Eliza Fetheran. a chiefess of higher rank than her own mother and was respectfully not offered to the new king. A chart iwiiapuu and iwilakee due to this unusual intertwined kapu. 1155-1185) Kaniuhu, 3 rd Alii Aimoku of Hawaii (ca. I think that you cant dismiss anything, but when youre researching, you shouldnt have this specific goal in mind, says Mulligan, adding that you cant shove square sources into round holes. Other ways to get photographs are to see if the Church History Dept of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Popular tourist sites include Waikiki Beach, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the Polynesian Cultural Center and the USS Arizona Monument at Pearl Harbor. They were not allowed to keep their genealogies beyond 3 or 4 generations. I also did that for Hawaii. 1819 Death of King Kamahemeha I. Liholiho becomesKamehameha II and rules with Hewahewa as Kahuna Nui (high priest). Ku-Kailimoku in the You may search the Land Commission Awards (LCA's) by Book (Volume) and page number. The name Nani is short for Haunani, and my other name is Lovelee. One of the great Hawaiian cosmogonic genealogies, the Kumulipo, was performed at the birth of Kauikeaouli, second born sacred son of Kamehameha I. Additional advanced search information is available here. Father of Hakau-a-Liloa Hakau, 13th Alii Aimoku of Hawaii; Kapulani-Nui Kapukini I Kapulani-o-Liloa; Kealiiokalaloa and Umi-a-Liloa 1528 Unverified discovery of Hawaiian Islands by Juan de Gaylan. 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. Because of his mother, Keawepoepoe was (also called Ulumoku I and II) whose mother was the ali'i wahine Kalanikauiokikilo (Kalanikauiokikilo 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. In 1850,a law was made to report the birth of children. 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. I go over it again and again. In 1840, Kamehameha III, Kauikeaouli, declared Hawaii a constitutional monarchy. approached Pekelo Papa was his fathers name. [2] K i ka moku.Stands on the island.Said of a person who has become rulerhe stands on his district or island. 1736 or 1756 Kamehameha the I is born at Kokoiki, Kohala Island of Hawaii 1752 Kalaniopuu claims power over districts of Kau and Puna from Alapainui a Kauaua. Use of this site implies consent with our Usage Policy. There is a sense that all the parents are the parents of all the children, so some children do not know who their biological parents are. showing descent from King Keawe (Keaweikekahialiimoku) of Hawaii, through his son Kalaninuiiamamao, whose name chant is the famous On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. His grandfather (Christian Olsen, Sr.) was Norwegian and his grandmother (Sophie Weber) was from Germany. Its also one of the many things that make Hawaiian genealogy unique. by refusing him an audience when he came to pay his respects at her It is stuff I am working on. They also had the kuleana to klaiina (divide the land). Includes brief biographies of names mentioned and a bibliography. Once you have located a document, it can often be viewed, downloaded, and printed. showing Kekoolani descent from Kekaulike under his control, he created a unified Hawaiian Kingdom. The chart starts with Keawe II, King of Hawaii, and his wife, Lonomaikanaka just like the Queen's. . Kalanikauleleiaiwi was a Chiefess on the island of Hawaii in the late 17th century and early 18th century. There would be five or six ahupua'a (districts) on an island. The Department of Land and Natural Resources-Bureau of Conveyances (DLNR-BLOC) provides the Land Title Records Online Search and Ordering System. The alii ai moku were chiefs of the different moku or districts. Liloa publicly acknowledged Umi as his son and he soon became the favourite of all. The makainana were free to choose which district to live in. is held high in the daytime"). It was in the books at theBishop Museum. The two Lonokahaupu Lineage (from Chief Keeaumoku). B. Featheran, Jr. is from the Gilbert Islands, the island of Kiribati. People would commonly migrate from the mountains to the beach and back during the year, so villages were not permanent nor central to life. A chart The way they speak Hawaiian now is not soft like it used to be. It goes back to 1750. 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. There are many overlapping ethnic and cultural backgrounds in Hawaiian Islands: Filipino, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Okinawan, and other Polynesian islanders mixed with the Hawaiians. [6] Traditionally, Hawaiians had many types of names, such as a spiritual name, a secret name, a nickname, or a name inspired by an event. In this job, alii had to assign lesser chiefs to rule the districts and islands. Brother of Kaunuamoa and Kepailiula Supplements manuscript genealogies at Hawaii State Archives. I can locate the films, or use them at the Library when I have time. 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. Samuel M. Kamakau writes extensively about the alii nui and kaukaualii lines and their importance to Hawaiian history. 1215-1245) Kalapana, 5 th Alii Aimoku of Hawaii (ca. Its the aha! In your household. respect and privileges befitting their former station and royal lineage. The maka ai na na, or common people, are not as likely to be named in a genealogy. Before he died, Liloa gave Umi the custody of the war god while making Hakau, Umi's half-brother, his heir. A productive ina could feed a larger community. Their shared mother was Keakealaniwahine, the ruling Queen of Hawaii. THE FATHER of Kaihikapumahana was the famed Alii-Aimoku (Conquering Prince) of Hawaii, Lono-I-Kamakahiki, who is often credited as the founder of the great Makahiki Grams - the Hawaiian Olympics. Unless personal family records were kept or stories of the past were passed down, that knowledge is lost in time. 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. Ancestry is a useful website. The monarch appointed the members of the House of Nobles. Alii were obligated to care for the makainana. Older couples got married, so you cant estimate birth dates of the children from the Protestant marriage records. a generation later) . Keawepoepoe's twin brothers, Loli was his father. Piilanihale is a heiau, or place of worship, for an alii named Piilani. This is the first political task a new alii nui would perform. That is how I got the information for my grandmothers mother, Makakehau. In 1842, some people began to keep written Hawaiian language records, and many of these genealogies were recorded. Seal of Hawaii. In some families, different children would take different parts of the name or take their own occupation as their name. About Liloa, 12th Alii Aimoku of Hawaii Liloa 1435 - 1495 ruled as the 12th Alii Aimoku of Hawaii 1465 - 1495. The human It went back to the ancestor Kauauanui Amahi. [5] The alii were believed to be descended from the deities.[6]. Pihana heiau on the night of Koloa of the moon month. life. subsequently sentence to death by the angry Kamehameha, but a female attendant named Appendices include genealogy charts. defiance, she offended the victorious Kamehameha the Great in the new kingdom with the 808-956-7214 (Reference) For more information visit their Genealogy Research Guide and in particular their Genealogical Research Aid: Hawaiians that is linked on their research guide. family members who survived the wars of conquest were brought to live in Kamehameha's after his conquest of Maui. 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. With blood-quantum requirements to apply for Hawaiian Home Lands and documented proof of Native Hawaiian ancestry needed for admission to Kamehameha Schools, scholarships, and financial aid, Hawaiian families are trying their best to gather information and create their own genealogical charts. Old). The traditional birth site of the Lo Ali'i was the stone called Kukaniloko at Wahiawa. Her name was Kahele. Island ruling chief). were related to one another. I come up with random lists of names with places of birth, marriage, or death. Below are the Ali'i Nui Be sure to keep a written note of the sources where your printouts and copies came from. His father was named Mahi. 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. For more information visit their Genealogy Research Guideand in particular their Genealogical Research Aid: Hawaiians that is linked on their research guide. King Kamehameha I (Kamehameha My mothers cousin does a lot of genealogy. showing Kekoolani descent from Lonokahaupu, King of Kauai, through Ali'i born at Kukaniloko were deemed fitting rulers to govern their people. I printed it out. Kamakau describes the origins of Hawaii and its people, taking pains to trace the genealogies of the chiefs.". The kuleana of the alii was to ensure order in society by caring for the makainana (people) and the akua (gods). This chart also shows the 1. The biggest industry of Hawaii is tourism. Archaeological evidence shows that people probably arrived in Hawai'i between 800 and 1000 A.D. following the death of his brother. (lelo Noeau #1172). chart also shows descent from his grandson, Keawemauhili whose The Hawaiian population is estimated at about 300,000 to 500,000. It Go to the Internet and search each name individually. An ahupua'a is a pie-shaped district, with the apex in the mountains and spreading out to the seashore. I have started working on the wife of the Burns line. The children in her family were listed separately on the record I found, but they all were listed with the same parents. mana and ritual purity of the offspring. [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. 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 alii who took care of the citizens and was fair would have a large, productive society. See more here:www.hawaiian-roots.com/researchproblems2.htm. wife of King Keawe. This would cover about ten percent of the population. The first to be born at Kukaniloko was Kapawa. No names were duplicated in the chants. Ea Mai Hawaiinuiakea. Before that, there is no surname line to follow. Kame'eiamoku and Kamanawa are the royal twins which appear on the Great Umi proceeded alone to the royal mansion, not far distant. family to the Kamehameha Dynasty. Common schools inHawaii numbered 1,000. She, along with professional genealogist Ami Mulligan, led a series of genealogy workshops at the Waiwai Collective earlier this year. Her account details the events that led to the K petition drive in Fall 1897. 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. If you knew an alii, how would you show your respect? 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. In some cases, when Chinese immigrants and Hawaiians married, surnames would be Hawaiianized, such as Ah Kam becoming Akamu or Wai becoming Awai. In These were three of the most important jobs of the alii: caring for the makainana, caring for the akua, and performing the klaiina. I am Nani Olsen Kelly. or Keeaumoku II), who guided She was the chiefess whose Unbroken line of rule to this point. called was believed to increase the Although genealogy continued as a major factor in determining the right to rule in Hawai'i, the . 1185-1215) Kanipahu, 4 th Alii Aimoku of Hawaii (ca. [7] Each island had its own alii nui, who governed their individual systems. of pio (interfamily) marriages within the Maui royal family as they Kamehameha became the m after he politically united the islands under one government. Going back another generation in searches should show what family names were before thechanges. Here, "Hawaii" refers to the island of Hawaii, also called "the Big Island". Uncertified copies of documents recorded as of January 1992 can be downloaded immediately after purchase. AVA Konohiki provides land documents, such as Land Commission Awards (LCA's), Buke Mahele, Native Testimonies and Foreign Testimonies. The chart starts with Keawe II, King of Hawaii, and his wife, Lonomaikanaka just like the Queen's. genealogical culmination was the birth of our ancestors, the Full-text documents that can be requested include transcripts of native and foreign testimony, which can be used for land research and genealogical searches. Kalanikauiokikilo 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. The first license I found listed her adoptive parents. 1125-1155) Kukohou, 2 nd Alii Aimoku of Hawaii (ca. Report verifying genealogical linkage of manuscript, "Na Mo'i o Kaho'olawe" to the main body of genealogical records. The hereditary line of Liloa resumes through the grandson of Keawekekahialiiokamoku, Kalanipuu. Around 1850, people were told by the government to take a surname. You would find her on childhood documents by this name. The following is a list of Alii nui of Hawaii. In return the younger siblings obey and take care of the older siblings. new court or were permitted to enter private life (lelo Noeau #1876). It is also very close to Tahitian. GENEALOGY. You have to start with a mess of stuff to organize. I make diagrams on graph paper with the names. 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