But the sources and stories that you document today are lasting gifts to future generations, who can continue connecting pieces of thepuzzle. Full-text documents that can be requested include transcripts of native and foreign testimony, which can be used for land research and genealogical searches. Honolulu, Hawaii 96822 USA 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. Land Court is governed by the Hawai'i Revised Statutes, Chapter 501. This page has been viewed 12,793 times (0 via redirect). Each island (moku) was divided up into pie-shaped districts (Hawaiian name: ahupua'a) with a chief officer over the district. The following is a list of Alii nui of Hawaii. Older couples got married, so you cant estimate birth dates of the children from the Protestant marriage records. Before this, the Hawaiian Islands was ruled by a network of independent Some alii even had a personal god that they inherited to care for. The akua were prayed to for food, health, wealth, success, rain, wind, surf, and various other aspects of life. Important exports are sugar, pineapple, macadamia nuts and coffee. Below are various publications the UHM's Hawaiian Collection has that contains Hawaiian genealogies. This chart shows also 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. The types of books we have about Hawaiian history is largely about alii. 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. The hereditary line of Liloa resumes through the grandson of Keawekekahialiiokamoku, Kalanipuu. Later, when she was made queen, they thought her name was not fitting enough, so they changed it to Soreness of heaven. 2023 Kamehameha Publishing. He is represented as an affable, jolly monarch, who frequently traveled over the island, kept the other chiefs quiet, and protected the landholders. The chart starts with Keawe II, King of Hawaii, and his wife, Lonomaikanaka just like the Queen's. . There is no special word for mother or father in Hawaiian. When I visited the Hawaii State Archives and pulled the two marriage licenses, my eyes could have lit up the room. Kahekili also became a King of Maui In 1843, the king established the Hawaiian Kingdom as an independent nation. 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. I looked under Kiribati and printed out all of the Kiribati record descriptions. Because of his mother, Keawepoepoe was 808-956-7203 (Circulation), Library Digital Collections Disclaimer and Copyright information. Koolaupoko, Kona, Ewa, Waianae, Waialua, and Koolauloa are the six moku of Oahu Island. 1185-1215) Kanipahu, 4 th Alii Aimoku of Hawaii (ca. I just had to type in one name to get to information on my family. Old Kingdom of O'ahu - Kuali'i Appendices include genealogy charts. "In this final volume, Kamakau takes the reader on a tour of the islands, stopping along the way to tell tales associated with various sites. The biggest industry of Hawaii is tourism. The Churches were required to send marriage records to the territorial government. The alii followed very strict kapu (laws) because of their sacredness. of pio (interfamily) marriages within the Maui royal family as they Like finishing a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle or filling in the last word of a crossword, finding the biological parents of my clients hnai (adopted) great-grandmother gave me the feeling of elation. Stories that are passed down may not always be accurate or proven, such as relations to alii. The human I think a lot of people get really angry towards their kpuna that they didnt record information, says Sarah Tamashiro, who has been a professional researcher since 2014. voluntarily disguised and substituted herself for Kalanikauiokikilo The same word is pronounced tu tu in the Northern islands, such asKawai`i andOahu and ku ku on the rest of the islands. A chart Her mother was Hattie Opealu Papa. [5] The alii were believed to be descended from the deities.[6]. and grandmother of Kamhemeha's heirs, the future kings Kamehameha II and For instance, prior to 1860, when the Hawaiian kingdom passed the surname law, Hawaiians used singular names. showing Kekoolani descent from Lonokahaupu, King of Kauai, through 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. 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. 808-956-7214 (Reference) The nui title could be passed on by right of birth. Check names in indexes. What are some other places that are associated with rulers of the past? Hewahewa prophesies God will soon land yonder, pointing northeast1822 The Hawaiian language is written. Birth of Kapulani-Nui Kapukini I Kapulani-o-Liloa. [1] [2] The alii consisted of the higher and lesser chiefs of the various levels on the islands. One of the great Hawaiian cosmogonic genealogies, the Kumulipo, was performed at the birth of Kauikeaouli, second born sacred son of Kamehameha I. If they were not happy under the rule of one alii they might move to another district. The Raratongan language is almost exactly the same as Hawaiian. Report verifying genealogical linkage of manuscript, "Na Mo'i o Kaho'olawe" to the main body of genealogical records. Also, prior to 1911, many people didnt have birth certificates and didnt file for one, until it was a requirement for jobs, government benefits, and so on. It got to a chiefly line (ali`i). 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. Son of Kamehameha I and Keopuolani). blazing hereditary kapus were intertwined and magnified through daughter, being These three brothers were the earliest champions and The Regular System gives 'notice' that something is on record while the Land Court System functions as a registration for land ownership. I have an aunt who is 88. You can also browse the indexes. In 1810, the Hawaiian Kingdom was established when Kamehameha unified the eight major Hawaiian Islands. The binders with my family group records are color coded. 1125-1155) Kukohou, 2 nd Alii Aimoku of Hawaii (ca. In this job, alii had to assign lesser chiefs to rule the districts and islands. hereditary rank was so high and whose kapus were so numerous and 2. Similarities between languages, fishhooks, ornaments, and other artifacts indicate that Hawaiians came from the Marquesas or another East Polynesian Island group. They could memorize their genealogy back 13 or more generations. I make them again and again as I get more information. CHARTS SHOWING Also, the island district is critically important for family history records and research. was believed to increase the The names were picturesque as well as unique, and they were in a special rhythm. Uncertified copies of documents recorded as of January 1992 can be downloaded immediately after purchase. How do leaders in todays society differ from alii of the past? King Kamehameha I (Kamehameha They tried to keep the ali`i lines pure to acquire land and keep power. Thesheets in blue binders are my fathers fathers line. This chart shows the intensification Most Hawaiians took our fathers name as a surname, but not all. 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. Please view the PAPAKILO DATABASE TUTORIAL VIDEO. That is how I got the information for my grandmothers mother, Makakehau. Seal of Hawaii. B. Featheran, Jr. is from the Gilbert Islands, the island of Kiribati. Understanding practices of the time also helps with knowing what to look for. The different ranks of alii depended on their genealogy and skills in governance. Further general information is available here. I have spent quite a bit of time accumulating background information to help me with my research. is held high in the daytime"). Here, "Hawaii" refers to the island of Hawaii, also called "the Big Island". A childless couple could be given a child from another family to overcome the terribleness of having no children. In this case, the tu tu pronunciation is used more because in English, Coo-coo meanscrazy, so we avoid it. In the 1920s he went around the islands and took pictures of the islanders. 1215-1245) Kalapana, 5 th Alii Aimoku of Hawaii (ca. The alii ai moku were chiefs of the different moku or districts. Rianna M. Williams is an independent historian specializing in the Hawaiian monarchy period. Lot Kamehameha becomes Kamehameha V.1865 Arrival of South Sea Islander immigrants in Hawaii. She was considered to be the co-ruler of the island of Hawaii with her half-brother, Keawekekahialiiokamoku, the 21st King of Hawaii. An ahupaua`a is a smaller division within the district. Once you have located a document, it can often be viewed, downloaded, and printed. In My father died a few years ago, and my mother was sealed to him, and I was sealed to both of them. [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. Traditionally, Hawaiians had many types of names, such as a spiritual name, a secret name, a nickname, or a name inspired by an event. Composed and transmitted entirely in the oral tradition, its two thousand lines provide an extended genealogy proving the family's divine origin and tracing the family history from the beginning of the world. All Hawaiian monarchs after Kamehameha III were the children of Kaukaualii fathers who married higher ranking wives. Ku-Kailimoku in the She put out a couple of books. It is stuff I am working on. The monarch appointed the members of the House of Nobles. 808-956-7203 (Circulation), Library Digital Collections Disclaimer and Copyright information. 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 In some cases, when Chinese immigrants and Hawaiians married, surnames would be Hawaiianized, such as Ah Kam becoming Akamu or Wai becoming Awai. at the temple where law breaking chiefesses were by custom executed My grandmothers mothers parents were born in 1816 or 1818 in the district of Kahikinui and Kanaiao on Maui. under his control, he created a unified Hawaiian Kingdom. For example, Kamehamehas god was Kkilimoku. Grandmass dad was Pekelo, which means Peter. from the powerful 'I family of Hilo and also the Maui royal family Kumulipo. He became Alii nui after the death of his half-brother Hkau, who inherited the lands of his father to rule. By caring for the makainana, the alii were caring for the ina. Hawaii is the 50th state of the United States of America. 1155-1185) Kaniuhu, 3 rd Alii Aimoku of Hawaii (ca. For more information visit their Genealogy Research Guide and in particular their Genealogical Research Aid: Hawaiians that is linked on their research guide. 5. Who has the authority to lead and make decisions in your classroom? Then you can organize it. However, Kaumualii, the alii of Kauai and Niihau, was allowed to remain the ruler of his island kingdom until his death years after Kamehameha united the islands. Here, "Hawaii" refers to the island of Hawaii, also called "the Big Island". family members who survived the wars of conquest were brought to live in Kamehameha's 2. They are in the archives under DOE. It would be triangle-shaped, with the apex in the mountains and the base on the beach. It's also one of the many things that make Hawaiian genealogy unique. Mahele and kuleana claims for the islands of Kaua'i and Ni'ihau are available online and free through Ulukau. 'I family of Hilo. I did the temple work for them in 1972. I have started working on the wife of the Burns line. victory over all the islands by killing Kamehameha's arch The government of Hawaii asked the Protestant pastors to send in their mission books to the government. 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. You may search the Land Commission Awards (LCA's) by Book (Volume) and page number. I learned that all of my Hawaiian ancestors lived in the same place. 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. Another important responsibility of the alii was to maintain a good relationship with the akua (gods). He succeeded on the death of his father in 1465. Hawaiian scholar Mary Pukui says they were, "chiefs of Pkano ", chiefs of unblemished bloodline from remote times. Landlord-Tenant Claims are heard at District Court. It is also very close to Tahitian. The place where the couple was married gives us a clue of where our ancestors lived. Its the aha! Also, of course, ask your relatives. About Liloa, 12th Alii Aimoku of Hawaii Liloa 1435 - 1495 ruled as the 12th Alii Aimoku of Hawaii 1465 - 1495. [3] [4] The noho alii were the ruling chiefs. 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 pinkbinder is my fathers mothers line. Look up any word by double-clicking on it. The inhabited islands are: Hawaii, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, Oahu, Kauai, Niihau. Some of the places he went were Egypt, China, Japan, England, France and Germany. was eventually discovered and involuntarily brought to live at Kamehameha's court This ancient ritual of Hawaii was believed to increase the Umi proceeded alone to the royal mansion, not far distant. He carried the "sacred slab of Liloa" to make a pavement of stones leading from the bank of the place called Kahiki-mai-aea to the narrow side door of the chief's residence. 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. 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. 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.. Kalanikauiokikilo's high ranking mother Kalola, Queen of 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. Alii nui were ruling chiefs (in Hawaiian, nui means grand, great, or supreme.[9]). Information from these indexes can be retrieved by the word search above. The Great Mahele, or Divison was a land redistribution act by King Kamehameha III and enacted in 1848. He signed documents in the 1850's. Opio Keoni Ana was John Young, who was secretary to Kamehameha. Lonokahaupu Lineage (from Chief Keeaumoku). Go through a record from the place and time period of your ancestors and pull out all of the names you think you know or which sound familiar to you. (also called Ulumoku I and II) whose mother was the ali'i wahine Kalanikauiokikilo (Kalanikauiokikilo I went onto the Internet at Ancestry.com and found a Kahele Uwekoolani. My mothers father, George Edward. The a means of, which means the son of someone. Island ruling chief). 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. A chart She gave me a list of names she had gotten a long time ago. Alapainui a Kauaua, King of Hawaii, dies at Kikiakoi, Kawaihae, Kohala, Hawaii. Kalaniwaiakua Kekumanomanookekapu, the chiefess of Maui "whose head To get photos of Hawaiian ancestors, there is a book in the Bishop Museum by a Mr. Sullivan. namesake of Kamehameha Paiea (born Keawepoepoe's son was the famous war leader Keeaumoku (Keeaumoku Papaiahiahi 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. superior rank as a highly tabued chiefess of ancient ancestry. Mookauhau Research Guide and Worksheets. Of genealogical records today are lasting gifts to future generations, who can continue connecting pieces of.. The couple was married gives us a clue of where our ancestors in... High and whose kapus were so numerous and 2 nuts and coffee time! 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