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Thank you for visiting our multi-page, ohana website. This site includes various information regarding the family (and extended families) to help others to understand our family roots and to help others to search further if they wish to do so. The content of this website is not meant to be used for profit, commercial endeavors, or any unauthorized utilization. All infomation contained on this site is the sole property of the developer.  ©Copyright 2005
 

News Update (7/20/2008):  

  1. Planning 2nd Ka'aimoku Family Reunion for 2011 at Kula, Maui, Hawaii!  Currently requesting all recommendations, suggestions, and inputs for a planned family reunion in the year 2011.   Please submit early (ie.  Location? Kula, Maui, Hawaii; date? July, time, venues, accomodations, facilities, entertainment, food?).  Visit "Family Reunion" website click on the following link:  http://www.kaaimoku.com 


  2. Successfully completed the Family Reunion 2008 at Hamakuapoko, Maui, Hawaii from July 10th to 13th.  Many thanks and appreciation to Lena & Ed, Pulama, Miki & Guy, Marlena & Alex, Moana & Kyle, Olga & Jim, Heather & Frank, Irene, Antoinette, Kiai, everyone behind the scenes for the diligent work to make this come together. Mahalo nui loa to each and every individual that participated without whom there would be no family reunion. More review to be posted in the near future. Look forward to seeing everyone again...and a especial invite to those that may have missed this first family reunion. Plan early...and start planning now...


  3. Book References:

    • "Sweet Voices of Lahaina" by Mary C. Richards

    • "Fragments of Hawaiian History" by John Papa Ii

    • "Kamehameha and the Warrior Kekuhaupi'o" by Stephen L. Desha

    • "The Hawaiian Kingdom, Vol. 1-3" by Kuykendall

    • "Ruling Chiefs of Hawaii" by S.M. Kamakau

    • "Hawaiian Antiquities - Mo'olelo Hawai'i" by David Malo

    • "Islands in Captivity" by Ward Churchill & Sharon H. Venne

    • "Tales and Traditions of the People of Old" by S.M. Kamakau

    • "Native Lands & Foreign Desires" by Lilikala Kame'eleihiwa

    • "Title Searching for the Non-Professional" by Jackie Mahi Erickson

  4. FREE Art Exhibit: Visit last page ( http://home.earthlink.net/~alii_kai/id8.html ). 

Introduction:
Some families know many things about their family roots; others know very little.  One of the goals of this web site is to help our families to stay "virtually" connected even though we live far apart.

Newark, California
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Keaka & Ki'ilani

Kailua, Kona, Hawaii
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April Kina'u

Tempe, Arizona
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SCRUFFY (1990-2005)

Fremont, California
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Diamond Ki'ilani Marcy Marcela Kamehaiku Sysco

Baltimore, Maryland
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Agnes Pasuk Kurluk (1893-1980)

Baltimore, Maryland
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David Michael Kurluk (1893-1956)

Brockton, Massachusetts
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Jacobs

Brockton, Massachusetts
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James Harvey Jacobs (1832-1916)

Baltimore, Maryland
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Annie Jacobs (1944-1969)

Kailua, Kona, Hawaii (d. 9/9/05)
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Henry Oak (4/23/2005)

Fremont, California - 1986
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Kamuela & Kimo

Kula, Maui, Hawaii (2/05)
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Charlie

South Pasadena, California
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Uncle Tommy (Frank Thomassen)

"Palatine Hill", Rome, Italy
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Sarah Kamakapahoa Panui

Kailua, Kona, Hawaii
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Aunty Jo

Alhambra, California
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Naomi Jacobs

Nihiku, Hana, Maui
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Ka'aimoku

Kailua, Kona, Hawaii
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Ahu'ena Heiau - Kamakahonu Bay

Ahu'ena Heiau is located in Kailua, Kona, Hawaii on the Kamakahonu Bay (eye of the turtle) located on the makai/ocean side of the King Kamehameha Hotel at Kailua Bay. This is the area that was the summer home and the place of passing for King Kamehameha I (Ref. website: http://www.kulana.org/)

Ho'okipa Surfer's Club (Provided by Mikahala Helm)
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Maui, Hawaii - Photo by: Teruo Uchimura (1935)

The Ho'okipa Surfer's Club on Maui was formed and managed by several family members (Sarah, Kamaka, Dora, William, etc. included in photo). Another local activity which bonds family and friends.

Moloka'i, Hawaii
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Moloka'i Keiki Surfing Club

The children of Moloka'i believe it is never too soon to begin surfing. It is one of the few islands that still may occassionally run out of "ice" for making "shave ice", auwe!!!

Hamakuapoko, Maui (Holomua Road)
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Old Maui High School

Old Maui High is the alma mater of many of the family members of Maui. Located on Holomua Road and adjacent to the site where Hamakuapoko Camp was once located. An independent preservation and restoration group of volunteers ( Friends of Old Maui High School at PO Box 7921165, Paia, HI 96779; Donations Welcome!) have been formed to maintain what is left of this sight, restore, and to give new life to this once thriving school.

Acknowledgments:  Many thanks to James Keakua Jacobs, Lincoln Jacobs, Mauna and Moana for setting the foundation for the family genealogy research.  Mahalo nui to the support of so many others:  (H. R.), Myrna K, Dale T, Wanda C, Mikahala H, Duke E, Nani A, Posie F, Kekoa E, Lena R, Laurel D, Lori B, Edward E, Wilbur A, Olga S,  Heather M, Sam B, and many strangers & friends.  Mahalo nui loa to the entire families (past, present, future) for whom this would not exist if not for them.

Research Links: 

Konawaena High
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Wayne, Caroline & Charlie

Vermont, Massachusetts
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Lincoln Jacobs

San Rafael, California
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Mary Kamehaiku Kalele Foglesong (1923-2001)

Brooklyn View, Maryland
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Kelley & James

Newark, California
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Jack

Pasadena, Maryland
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Heather
Brockton, Massachusetts
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Mrs. James H. Jacobs
Boston, Massachusetts
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James Harvey Jacobs

Berkeley, California
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Helen Jacobs

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