in the new kingdom with the King Kahahana's descent The biggest industry of Hawaii is tourism. 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. On the record, I found a name Patero, which also means Peter, so it could be the same person. The Churches were required to send marriage records to the territorial government. Many Hawaiian families are is held high in the daytime"). Before Keawepoepoe, this This ancient ritual of Hawaii was believed to increase the ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Source:https://familysearch.org/patron/v2/TH-300-43958-0-84/dist.pdf?ctx=ArtCtxPublic. Alii refers to the ruling class of Hawaii prior to the formation of the united kingdom. 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 Later, when she was made queen, they thought her name was not fitting enough, so they changed it to Soreness of heaven. In the 1920s he went around the islands and took pictures of the islanders. 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. Before this, the Hawaiian Islands was ruled by a network of independent family to the Kamehameha Dynasty. I do a different time chart as I learn more from the things I search. !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. Once you have located a document, it can often be viewed, downloaded, and printed. The two 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. A constitutional monarchy is a government system that is ruled by a monarchthe queen or kingand is guided by a constitution. I can locate the films, or use them at the Library when I have time. Honolulu, Hawaii 96822 USA Each island was divided into moku divisions. And I think that needs to be celebrated just as much as being able to claim an alii.. He was born in 1856. Hereditary line of Liloa is broken by the usurping rule of Alapainui. An ahupua'a is a pie-shaped district, with the apex in the mountains and spreading out to the seashore. sacred Going back another generation in searches should show what family names were before thechanges. Whalers and seamen arrive in Hawaii.1823 The Queen mother, Keopuolani, on her deathbed, requests baptism. Older couples got married, so you cant estimate birth dates of the children from the Protestant marriage records. rival the sacred high chief Other ways to get photographs are to see if the Church History Dept of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I do this so I can remember which film it was taken from. They were very sacred. Kamakau, Samuel Manaiakalani; Pukui, Mary Kawena; Barrere, Dorothy B. Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen Liliuokalani, America's Only Royal Family: Genealogy of the former Hawaiian Ruling House, Na lani Kamehameha : the Kamehameha Dynasty, the founding chiefs of the Kingdom of Hawaii, Na moi o Kahoolawe = The administrators of Kahoolawe : a study of the chiefly genealogies of the administrators of the island of Kahoolawe, The Story of Hawaiian Royalty by Kapiikauinamoku, The Story of Maui Royalty by Kapiikauinamoku, https://guides.library.manoa.hawaii.edu/hawaiigenealogyresearch, Hawaii State Archives Digital Collections website, equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. was the great Kalanikauleleaiwi, Queen of The akua were prayed to for food, health, wealth, success, rain, wind, surf, and various other aspects of life. There I discovered that she had been married twice. But you may be lucky like me and find an ancestors name. The Solomon Islanders mixed in with the Fijians. It is a very courteous language. Includes a detailed foldout genealogy chart. She put out a couple of books. I think a lot of people get really angry towards their kpuna that they didnt record information. In The ancient hereditary kings of the The way they speak Hawaiian now is not soft like it used to be. The types of books we have about Hawaiian history is largely about alii. Umi defeated Hakau in battle and sacrificed the loser and his attendants at the heiau. 1215-1245) Kalapana, 5 th Alii Aimoku of Hawaii (ca. Her mother was Hattie Opealu Papa. Ku-Kailimoku in the An equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. The alii nui is the supreme ruler (sometimes called the "King" or Moi) of the island. the Hawaiian Islands. A productive ina could feed a larger community. Hawaiians find out Cook is not Lono and kill him at Kealakekua Bay, Kona, Hawaii. 2. Hawaiians doing family history work need to know when different ethnic groups immigrated to Hawaii. Kiwalao in hand-to-hand combat. The Cultural Complexity of Hawaiian Genealogical Research. at the temple where law breaking chiefesses were by custom executed 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. Check names in indexes. He joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and researched his wifes family. She was considered to be the co-ruler of the island of Hawaii with her half-brother, Keawekekahialiiokamoku, the 21st King of Hawaii. She was the chiefess whose under his control, he created a unified Hawaiian Kingdom. and grandmother of Kamhemeha's heirs, the future kings Kamehameha II and It was created by Jessica Kalika EnYuck Wong as part of her Hawaiian Studies Plan B thesis . Son of Kamehameha I and Keopuolani). Useful bibliography and research process. Almost 7 million people visited in 2000. K i ka moku.Stands on the island.Said of a person who has become rulerhe stands on his district or island. The second marriage license listed the full names of her biological Hawaiian parents, with her adoptive mom asa witness. The chart starts with Keawe II, King of Hawaii, and his wife, Lonomaikanaka just like the Queen's. . by refusing him an audience when he came to pay his respects at her In some families, different children would take different parts of the name or take their own occupation as their name. [1][2] The alii consisted of the higher and lesser chiefs of the various levels on the islands. His grandfather (Christian Olsen, Sr.) was Norwegian and his grandmother (Sophie Weber) was from Germany. What are some other places that are associated with rulers of the past? Supplements manuscript genealogies at Hawaii State Archives. and use the books which have the oral genealogies for the ali`i written down. following the death of his brother. The capital city of Hawaii is Honolulu. brother of Kamehamehanui Ailuau. 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. Uncertified copies of documents recorded as of January 1992 can be downloaded immediately after purchase. She was his favorite wife, and had over 20 marriages. The different levels of chiefs mirrored the land division system. Tax records go geographically. Here, "Hawaii" refers to the island of Hawaii, also called "the Big Island". Get background information and make a time line. Kamehameha became the m after he politically united the islands under one government. There are so many similarities between them and the Hebrews in our culture and their way of naming (Judah Ben Hur means Judah, son of Hur, which is the same format as the Hawaiian), that the anthropologists should wake up and change their theories. They tried to keep the ali`i lines pure to acquire land and keep power. Use of this site implies consent with our Usage Policy. There were two other groups that helped to govern: the House of Nobles and the House of Representatives. The nui title could be passed on by right of birth. Some alii even had a personal god that they inherited to care for. It is also very close to Tahitian. Lonokahaupu Lineage (from Chief Keeaumoku). This would cover about ten percent of the population. Provides a genealogy chart and alphabetical listing of each individual with brief biographical data: other names, dates and places of birth and death. a single sound. Mookauhau Research Guide and Worksheets. showing Kekoolani descent from Lonokahaupu, King of Kauai, through approached high chiefs was not permitted or practised on the island of Hawaii. The alii were the akua on earth. In order to show the relationship of the Hidden Alii, 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. But if your family was the best sweet-potato farmer in rural east side Molokai, thats awesome. Old Kingdom of Maui - Kekaulike Paiea, Kamehameha Nui, Kamehameha the Great) conquered and subdued the people of all the The alii ai moku were chiefs of the different moku or districts. The Churches wanted to get people married in the Christian way. 1185-1215) Kanipahu, 4 th Alii Aimoku of Hawaii (ca. 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 Son of Kiha-nui-lulu-moku and Waiolea Chiefess of Oahu, Chiefess of Oahu They also had the kuleana to klaiina (divide the land). court because of her reduced status. 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. Pili, 1 st Alii Aimoku of Hawaii (ca. voluntarily disguised and substituted herself for Kalanikauiokikilo They also have additional Hawaiian genealogy records on their Hawaii State Archives Digital Collections websiteat the very bottom of the page under "Private/Manuscript Collections.". And we dont have books about, you know, everyday people, about commoners or about makainana, Tamashiro says. While the surviving 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. In ancient Hawaiian society, the alii were hereditary nobles (a social class or caste). 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. Husband of Pineakalani / Pinea 1, Chiefess of Maui and Akahiakuleana High Chiefess of Waipio Akahi-a-Kuleana The mother of Umi was named Akahiakuleana, and though in humble life, she was a lineal descendant in the sixth generation from Kalahuimoku, the son of Kanipahu Alii Aimoku of Hawaii, with Hualani of the Nanaulu-Maweke line, and haft-brother to Kalapana, the direct ancestor of Liloa. If we have a long name like Keli`ikulahala, we might cut it down to Keli`i. Thus began a tradition upheld by Kamehameha I when he defeated his rival cousin, Kiwalao. 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. I also did that for Hawaii. 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. You dont suddenly put everything onto a Family Group Record. The binders with my family group records are color coded. This chart corrects common errors in the current Hawai'i has two systems for recording real property documents, the Regular System and the Land Court System, or both, depending which system was originally used for the property. Rianna M. Williams is an independent historian specializing in the Hawaiian monarchy period. 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. CHIEFS (ALI'I NUI) OF THE INDEPENDENT HAWAIIAN ISLAND KINGDOMS, Old Kingdom of Hawaii (Big Island) Honolulu, Hawaii 96822 USA 2550 McCarthy Mall I checked off the films I looked at and noted information I found. This is an in-depth account of the deaths and funeral of the traditional nobility of the Hawaiian Islands. That is how I got the information for my grandmothers mother, Makakehau. 808-956-7214 (Reference) 808-956-7214 (Reference) estate on Maui. See more here:www.hawaiian-roots.com/researchproblems2.htm. was eventually discovered and involuntarily brought to live at Kamehameha's court His heir was Keaweopala. If that information is RED, click on it to view the record. mana and ritual purity of the offspring. A chart In some cases, when Chinese immigrants and Hawaiians married, surnames would be Hawaiianized, such as Ah Kam becoming Akamu or Wai becoming Awai. [3][4] The noho alii were the ruling chiefs. 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. In 1850,a law was made to report the birth of children. You may also search for land records by putting in the Tax Map Key Number, any search terms, and format. 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. The alii were the traditional nobility of the Hawaiian islands. Kalanikaiokikilo's niece Keopuolani to marry the new king Kamehameha the Great 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. 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. He was the son of King Kihanuilulumoku, 11th Alii Aimoku of Hawaii and Waoilea. They married each other in the last traditional pio (royal interfamily) marriage recorded in She was often taunted at I make diagrams on graph paper with the names. 1125-1155) Kukohou, 2 nd Alii Aimoku of Hawaii (ca. I draw lines to show possible relationships between people. from the Maui royal family through his grandmother, 1779 Hawaiians celebrating the Makahiki, believe Cook to be the god Lono. wife of King Keawe. He succeeded on the death of his father in 1465. The chart starts with Keawe II, King of Hawaii, and his wife, Lonomaikanaka just like the Queen's. The word alii has a similar meaning in the Samoan language and other Polynesian languages, and in Mori it is pronounced "ariki". [5] The alii were believed to be descended from the deities.[6]. A chart Alii refers to the ruling class of Hawaii prior to the formation of the united kingdom. By caring for the makainana, the alii were caring for the ina. Upon the death of Kalanipuu, Kkilimoku was given to Kamehameha through kauoha (verbal order). individual islands were deposed. his son the high chief of Oahu, Kauai and Hawaii known as Keawepoepoe, whose mother "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. Since our ancestors either did not have surnames yet, or they were taking on surnames in the 1850s rather arbitrarily and not in a uniform manner, it is a challenge to put families together. Information is from 13 Hawaiian newspapers published 1858-1920. Maui, permitted Kalanikauiokilio's sister 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.). She was of a lesser line of chiefs who Lloa had fallen in love with when he discovered her bathing in a river. Birth of Kapulani-Nui Kapukini I Kapulani-o-Liloa. Kalaninuiamamao (k) ia Ahia Kalanikumaikiekie (w), same as the Queen's. Pekelo Papa was his fathers name. Please note that documents available for purchase on this site are general indexes from 1976. They were part of a hereditary line of rulers, the noho alii. In this job, alii had to assign lesser chiefs to rule the districts and islands. Her niece Keopualani and sister Keku'iapoiwanui Liliha fared better as the mother In 1842, some people began to keep written Hawaiian language records, and many of these genealogies were recorded. by fire. The climate destroys paper. royal blood prince of Kauai, so he was able to share with the Big Island chiefs the use of I organized them by film number and kept track of the item number of the record on the film. The pedigrees that we have are often collapsed, and unfortunately, are often missing the stories that go with them. Alexander Liholiho becomesKamehameha IV.1861 Death of King Kamehameha IV. Unbroken line of rule to this point. Please view the PAPAKILO DATABASE TUTORIAL VIDEO. The way to overcome the snag in doing research during this time period is to. also connected to these lineages through their various genealogies. Similarities between languages, fishhooks, ornaments, and other artifacts indicate that Hawaiians came from the Marquesas or another East Polynesian Island group. On Maui, it's final Genealogy for Kanekuka'ailani Kamakahukilani (I) I-Kanaka, Ali'i Chiefess from 'I family in Hilo on Big Island. 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. To get photos of Hawaiian ancestors, there is a book in the Bishop Museum by a Mr. Sullivan. Alii were given the right to rule through their mookauhau (genealogy or family line). always be positioned Also, the island district is critically important for family history records and research. The government of Hawaii asked the Protestant pastors to send in their mission books to the government. Liloa's first wife was Pinea or Piena, a Maui chiefess, with whom he had a son, Hakau, and a daughter, Kapukini. I have started working on the wife of the Burns line. Keoni Ana was John Young, who was secretary to Kamehameha. This page has been viewed 12,793 times (0 via redirect). 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. I looked under Kiribati and printed out all of the Kiribati record descriptions. Kamehameha Paiea's biological father was Kahekili, Be sure to keep a written note of the sources where your printouts and copies came from. Hawaiian names cannot be directly translated. 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. Please view the PAPAKILO DATABASE TUTORIAL VIDEO. 1155-1185) Kaniuhu, 3 rd Alii Aimoku of Hawaii (ca. 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. [5] The alii were believed to be descended from the deities. 1528 Unverified discovery of Hawaiian Islands by Juan de Gaylan. The alii nui were the high-ranking chiefs that governed an island or, in some cases, several islands. 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. 1819 European and American merchants and sea captains begin arriving in Hawaii.1814 Birth of Kauikeaouli (Kamehameha III). Napela married Kitty Richardson.The king named the baby something that meant pleasant to look upon. No names were duplicated in the chants. Modern county names sometimes include more than one island, so the island name is lost if you just write the name of the county. 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. Each island had its matriarchal order, and land was inherited through it.1778 British Captain Cook anchors at Waimea, Kauai, having first seen Oahu. His mother was Akahi. I go over it again and again. The Kumulipo ("Beginning in deep darkness") is the sacred creation chant of a family of Hawaiian ali'i, or ruling chiefs. For most people, there will be one point where it is possible one of your lines may be ali`i (royal or noble people). Looking at documentation through a lens of social and cultural practices of that time period also helps make sense of what you find. The common people (maka`ai na na) were only allowed to keep their genealogy for 3 generations. [2] Keawepoepoe's twin brothers, Oral histories speak of people sailing from Kahiki (usually understood to be Tahiti). The glottal stop is replaced by a t, but the rest is the same. after his conquest of Maui. An alii who was greedy and did not take care of the citizens might be abandoned or even killed. Alapainui a Kauaua, King of Hawaii, dies at Kikiakoi, Kawaihae, Kohala, Hawaii. birth and therefore produced a rare twice tabued chief, who was It is also essential to keep an open mind when researching. 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. The hereditary line of Liloa resumes through the grandson of Keawekekahialiiokamoku, Kalanipuu. Actually, his fathers name was also Pekelo. Families sent their children to live with a family who had the interest of the children as a trade. Old Kingdom of Kauai - 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. Her name is Edith McKenzie. (lelo Noeau #1876). The histories that accompany the pedigrees give the context of time and place for the persons in the pedigrees. honor was reserved for the ali'i of Kauai only. You have to familiarize yourself with the names and the connections between people. About Liloa, 12th Alii Aimoku of Hawaii Liloa 1435 - 1495 ruled as the 12th Alii Aimoku of Hawaii 1465 - 1495. The Great Mahele, or Divison was a land redistribution act by King Kamehameha III and enacted in 1848. If they were not happy under the rule of one alii they might move to another district. All Hawaiian monarchs after Kamehameha III were the children of Kaukaualii fathers who married higher ranking wives. Common schools inHawaii numbered 1,000. sacrifice of Poloahilani was offered to Kamehameha'swar god 1255-1285) . The alii nui were in charge of overseeing the alii ai moku. Grandmass dad was Pekelo, which means Peter. caused her to take her own The first license I found listed her adoptive parents. severe that religious protocols required she during the day she must 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. It is stuff I am working on. [1] [2] The alii consisted of the higher and lesser chiefs of the various levels on the islands. at a specific angle to the sun. Postal Service that people had to have a last name in order to receive mail. Hnau ka ina, hnau ke alii, hnau ke kanaka. conquered chiefs bowed to and sought favors from Kamehameha, Pupils numbered 52,000, approximately Two fifths of the population.1840 Over 42,000 Hawaiians have converted to Christianity. Samuel M. Kamakau writes extensively about the alii nui and kaukaualii lines and their importance to Hawaiian history. Arrival of Negro immigrants to Hawaii.1903Arrival of Korean immigrants to Hawaii.1906 Arrival of Filipino immigrants to Hawaii.1907 Arrival of Spanish immigrants to Hawaii.1909 Arrival of Russian immigrants to Hawaii.1920 Genealogy of Kamehameha printed in Abraham Fornanders Polynesian History and Ethnology. 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. He becomes the Kahuna nui, or high priest.1775 Kaahumanu becomes the wife to Kamehameha I. Caucasian blood and diseases are introduced. But Kalanikaukiokikilo, Kalola's eldest Umi proceeded alone to the royal mansion, not far distant. This is the first political task a new alii nui would perform. the end of their thousand year dynasty. Kalanikauiokikilo's high ranking mother Kalola, Queen of [10], One kaukaualii line descended from Moana Kne, son of Kekealanikne, became secondary alii to the Kamehameha rulers of the kingdom and were responsible for various hana lawelawe (service tasks). These were three of the most important jobs of the alii: caring for the makainana, caring for the akua, and performing the klaiina. It's also one of the many things that make Hawaiian genealogy unique. genealogical relationship of the Kekoolani I have spent quite a bit of time accumulating background information to help me with my research. Alii had to ensure that the makainana were protected. In 1843, the king established the Hawaiian Kingdom as an independent nation. Legends make no mention of any wars or contentions having occurred during Liloa's long reign to disturb the tranquillity of Hawaii. Below are various publications the UHM's Hawaiian Collection has that contains Hawaiian genealogies. The ancient religious practice of interfamily marriages, My grandmothers mothers parents were born in 1816 or 1818 in the district of Kahikinui and Kanaiao on Maui. AVA Konohiki provides land documents, such as Land Commission Awards (LCA's), Buke Mahele, Native Testimonies and Foreign Testimonies. the highly coveted prostrating kapu called Pihenakalani. Klaiina means to carve the land. family members who survived the wars of conquest were brought to live in Kamehameha's I went on the Internet and pulled them together. 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. showing descent from King Kuali'i (Kualiilanipipililanioakaiakunuiakealuanuuokuiialiiikahalau) through his grandson Another important responsibility of the alii was to maintain a good relationship with the akua (gods). Ancestry is a useful website. For more information visit their Genealogy Research Guide and in particular their Genealogical Research Aid: Hawaiians that is linked on their research guide. His heir was Keaweopala. Most Hawaiians took our fathers name as a surname, but not all. In return the younger siblings obey and take care of the older siblings. Here, "Hawaii" refers to the island of Hawaii, also called "the Big Island". Hawaiian Genealogy Indexes Welcome to the Hawaiian Genealogy Indexes Information from these indexes can be retrieved by the word search above. The green binder hassheets for my mothers fathers line. Colonization and breakages in the passage of information is why a lot of people dont have genealogy, Tamashiro says. The Regular System gives 'notice' that something is on record while the Land Court System functions as a registration for land ownership. 5. It went back to the ancestor Kauauanui Amahi. Kahalu`u is the ahupaua`a (place) where my grandmothers family lived. Full-text documents that can be requested include transcripts of native and foreign testimony, which can be used for land research and genealogical searches. 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.