2019

LINCOLN – Descendants of Lorenzo Lincoln. The ʻOhana Lincoln Reunion Committee is planning our next family reunion for Friday, June 21 (family tour) and Saturday, June 22, 2019 (at Hale Hālawai) in Kona. Reaching out to the descendants of Lorenzo Lincoln! Please contact the following Committee Members for more information: Rowena Lincoln at 808-497-1219, email: Ehulani822@yahoo.com, or Jonna Robello at 808-256-7817. (If neither of us answers the phone, leave a message please.)

HEEN/MEHEULA – Calling all descendants of Chung Mook Heen, known in Hawaiʻi as Harry A. HEEN married Mary (Mele) Helemika Keaukahalani MEHEULA. Known Children: William Haʻehaʻe Heen, Afong Waianuenue, Phoebe Kaenaokalani, Moses Keliʻiolono Heen, Eliza (lulu) Lulukamakani, Ernest Nalanielua; Robert Kanehailua Kekuaiwahia, Edward Kahakelehua, and George Keawe-a-meheula. Harry may have had other wife’s, we are hoping to connect with that ʻOhana as well. We are in the planning stages but are looking to do a family reunion sometime in 2020 on O‘ahu. Please contact Teave Heen (808)-870-7656
teavehee@gmail.com or Curtsi Heen Curtis.heen@yahoo.com

WOOLSEY– The descendants of George Woolsey and Mary Tripp are planning a family reunion on July 12-14, 2019 at One Aliʻi Park, Molokaʻi, Hawaiʻi. George Woolsey and Mary Tripp had ten children, all of whom have produced descendants: George “Buddy” (Bertha) Woolsey Jr., Annie (Herbert) Kahikina, Mary “Kaekae” (Billy) Spencer, Lawrence “Kanila” (Kuʻuipo) Woolsey, James “Kimo” Woolsey, Marion “Tita” (George) Gramberg, Robert “Bobby” (Napua) Woolsey, William “Bill” (Julie) Woolsey, Edwin “Eddie” (Jackie) Woolsey, and Fredrick “Fifi/Fred” (Doris/Joyce) Woolsey. We will talk story, have music, games, enjoy each other’s company and have genealogy updates during the reunion. Camping is allowed for a small fee. For more information, please email: ohanawoolsey@gmail.com.

‘Imi ‘Ohana • FAMILY SEARCH

CULLEN – Looking for genealogy records for my great grandmother on my father’s side. Mary Cullen 1869-1920 married John Fernandez 1860-1939. Their daughter Madeline Fernandez Colburn. Please call or text Pauahi Colburn at 722-8400. Mahalo nui.

ESTRELLA/SOEIRO – My ʻohana and I are planning a summer reunion this year on Maui at Waiheʻe Beach Park (date to be designated). The OHA newspaper has advertised my G-G-Grandparents “Estrella/Soeiro” information these last couple months. I have found more information going back to the 1600s on this line due to a friend that did this work which is appreciated. My e-mail also has changed to:
ulu2ohia3@gmail.com

Gaison – I am looking for members of Kalihi Canoe Club (‘60s and ‘70s) under coaching staff of Samuel and Sara Gaison. We are planning a get together. Please contact Jeanne Kahanaoi at 354-7365.

HANAWAHINE/ KEAUMAU/KEAWE – Looking for the descendants/ancestors of Soloman Hanawahine(1874-1921) and Kane Keaumau Keawe of Hoʻokena, South Kona. Kane later changed her name to Alice Keawe. Together they had the following known children and (spouses); Joseph Hanawahine changed to Kanawahine (Koleka Paauhau), George H. K. Hanawahine Sr.(1st wife: Victoria Kaupu 2nd: Julia Keala), Samuel K. Hanawahine (1st wife: Julia Keauhou 2nd: Miriam Dela Cruz), Mary Hanawahine born Kane (Henry Kaioula), Eva Hanawahine (Henry John Silva), Sophie Hanawahine (Fabiano Kealoha), Katy Hanawahine (Yan Gen Pil), and Rachel Hanawahine (Albert Kamai). Any information on our ʻohana’s mokuʻauʻhau will be valued. Please contact Quiana Danielson-Vaielua by phone 808-371-9660 or email quianakdv@gmail.com. I am the great-great granddaughter of Soloman Hanawahine and Kane Keawe, great granddaughter of Samuel Hanawahine and Miriam, and grand of Naomi Hanawahine.

Hoʻohui – Looking for descendants or related ohana members of Henry K. Makua (year of birth: 1907, Honolulu) Father: Joseph K. Makua, Mother: Mary Aukai, Sisters: Malia and Mele, Sons: Henery and DOnald Makua. Joseph and Mary may have orginated from Kauaʻi. Looking for genealogical information. Please contact – emakua.makua@gmail.com. Mahalo!

KAIWA – Looking for descendants or related ʻOhana Members of ‘BILL KAIWA’, aka ʻSOLOMAN ANI. Please contact ROBERTA BOLLIG 320-248-3656 or flh63kb@yahoo.com MAHALO!

KALAUPAPA – Are you looking for an ancestor at Kalaupapa? Ka ʻOhana O Kalaupapa, a nonprofit organization made up of Kalaupapa residents, family members and friends, might be able to help. We have information on more than 7.000 people sent to Kalaupapa. Contact ʻOhana Coordinator Valerie Monson at vmonson@
kalaupapaohana.org or call 808-573-2746.

KAMAKAU – Looking for anyone with information on Abigaila Ellen Hakalaniponi (also known as Poni) Kamakau. Born at Kaopipa/Kaupipa, Kipahulu, Maui on September 3, 1850 and died at Kahehuna (Honolulu) on January 20, 1884. Please contact 808-366-0847 or lruby@hawaii.edu.

KAMEKONA/LOA/KAHAWAI – Searching for genealogy, family members, foster or hānai records for my Great Grandmother, ROSE HIWA KAMEKONA, born June 15, 1909, 1st marriage to George Loa 1927 (one child with/Rose Loa/now Rose Lani), 2nd marriage to Francis Kahawai 1928 – 1929 (three children with), deceased 1935. I am the grand-daughter of Rose Loa/Lani, great grand daughter to ROSE HIWA KAMEKONA. Please call/lv mess/text Luana @ (808) 450-0103 or email lkeliikoa3@gmail.com.

KEAWE – Looking for genealogy records or family members for my grandmother Hannah Keawe born 1875 in North Kohala, HI. Married my grandfather Henry K. Iaea born 1880 in Kaʻu, HI. Married 1901 Hon. Territory of Hawai‘i birth 1896-1909. Index by name of mother Keawe Hannah, father Henry K. Iaea – child Elizabeth Kalua born 7/19/1898 in North Kohala. Please call Ned Iaea 808-979-1800 or 808-426-1061. Mahalo!

Kina/Lincoln/Bailey – We are looking for the descendants of the unions of Meleana Kaimualiʻi Kina (Molokaʻi) and George Walter Lincoln, Nellie Lihue Lincoln and Charles Anson Bailey (Maui), Nellie Lihue Bailey (Maui) and John Domingo Joyce, Pearl “Peachie” Marie K. Bailey (Maui) and West LaFortune, Meleana Wahinehoʻohano Nui (Maui/Moloka‘i) and Samuel Moewale Kaleo (brother to Charles Lui Koʻokoʻo and Kunewa Moewale). We are planning a reunion for October 2018. Please contact us at: oct2018.reunion@gmail.com or call Phyllis @291-5826, Kanani @ 674-6679, or Moana @ 744-9901.
Kuemo (-no)/Kolaimo – Looking for descendants of Japanese drifters who came to Oʻahu in 1841, much earlier than the first Japanese immigrants came to Hawaiʻi. Kuemo or Kuemono (original name is Goemon) came from Tosa, Japan and he naturalized to the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi on Jan 10, 1845. He lived in Honouliuli as a farmer from 1847 and seems to married to a Hawaiian lady “Hina” on May 20, 1851 according to marriage record. I am also looking for descendants of Kolaimo, who’s original name is Toraemon of Tosa, Japan and naturalized to the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi on Feb 13, 1847. He worked as a carpenter under Mr. Heart, married to a Hawaiian lady and died in Oʻahu. Please contact Harry (808) 777-9187 or harryporterkiawe@gmail.com Mahalo!

KEKUKU APUAKEHAU – Looking for lineage from Joseph Kekukupena Apuakehau, 1857-1936, and Miliama “Miriam” Kaopua, 1857-1919, to Kalaimanokahoʻowaha also known as Kanaʻina nui (Big Island Aliʻi), circa 1778, to Alapaʻi Nui (Big Island King, 1725-1754). Any and all information will be greatly appreciate. Mahalo! Please send email to Miriam: matar02@Hawaiiantel.net.

LOY – Looking for descendants or related ohana members of Deborah Chan Loy (DOB: about 1885) Please contact Glenn Ventura at gdventura44@gmail.com. Mainly trying to locate sisters of my mother Irene Loy (DOB: 1914) Married John Ventura of Kihei. Sisters: Lillian, Saddie (Sadie), Warma (Velma) and Agnes Kauka.

MAIELUA – We are hoping to update the 1995 genealogy book of the Maielua ʻOhana, originating out of Lahaina, Maui. Our common ancestors are Solomon Nukuhiwa Maielua and Koana Kenolio Nehemia (or Nehemia Kenolio). Please contact J. Maielua by email at: Lahaina.mai@gmail.com.

WAIOLAMA – Searching for family members and genealogical records of George (ʻAinaahiahi/Kaaniaahiahi) Waiolama born about June 5, 1892 in Kahakuloa, Maui. Mother: Kawao Kaainaahiahi Kahakuloa, Maui. Father: (George Sr.) Waiolama of Wailuku,Maui. George Jr. is a half brother of my grandmother Elizabeth “Lizzie” Leialoha Cook. Also, family members of Waiolama on Oʻahu, Helemano area, who was a brother in law of 3x great uncle Konohiki Namahana (Mahoe) (if this is the one and same Waiolama family?). Please contact Sissy Akui at kealohamaiole@gmail.com. Mahalo!