Princess Ruth Keʻelikōlani was likely born on 9 February 1826 as the daughter of High Chiefess Pauahi, a widow of King Kamehameha II, who was also her uncle. Her mother married Mataio Kekuanaoa, and he recognised her as his daughter. Her father could have also been Kahalaia, who had comforted her during her husband’s absence. [read more]
*contains affiliate links* Princess Ruth Ke’elikōlani was born in 1826 as the daughter of Kalani Pauahi and Mataio Kekūanaōʻa, although his paternity has been questioned. She was hānai adopted by Queen Kaʻahumanu. Kalani Pauahi died giving birth to her daughter. The doubts about Princess Ruth Ke’elikōlani’s paternity gave concerns for the line of successions. Nevertheless, [read more]
Abigail died peacefully at her home in Honolulu on 11 December 2022 with her wife by her side. She was known for her support of the traditional Hawaiian culture. “Abigail will be remembered for her love of Hawaii and its people,” said her wife, Veronica Gail Kawānanakoa. “I will miss her with all of my [read more]
Elizabeth Kahanu Kalanianaʻole was born on 8 May 1878 as the daughter of Ulalia Muolo Keaweaheulu Laʻanui and George Kaleiwohi Kaʻauwai. Her father was the high chief of Maui and a cousin of Queen Kapiolani of Hawaii. Her father died when she was just four years old, and Elizabeth was sent to Queen Kapionali’s royal [read more]
Abigail Campbell Kawānanakoa was born on 1 January 1882 in the Campell House on Emma Street in Honolulu as the daughter of James Campbell, a wealthy industrialist from Ireland, and Abigail Kuaihelani Maipinepine Bright. Abigail was their eldest surviving daughter and one of the four (out of eight) surviving children of her parents. Abigail was [read more]
Abigail Helen Kapiolani Kawānanakoa was born on 14 March 1903 as the eldest daughter of Prince David Kawānanakoa of Hawaii and Princess Abigail Wahiʻikaʻahuʻula Campbell Kawānanakoa. Her birth was announced in the newspapers with the brief words, “Born: at Waikiki, Honolulu, March 14 at 2 P.M. to the Wife of Prince David Kawānanakoa, a daughter.” [read more]
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