Tutorial 1

This is just my way of researching. It is not professional. I’m just sharing the things I did to find information on my genealogy. Hope it helps.

With this tutorial we’re going to cover how to do research at the LDS website http://familysearch.org

This will take several pages, there’s so much you can do at this site.

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The first page you’ll see after you click the search button is this page, the All Resources page. Key in the last name you are searching and it’s advisable to click on Exact Spelling as well.

This is what will happen if you don’t click on Exact Spelling.

On the right side there’s a box with all the categories. The red arrows show the categories I go through (unless I’m looking for someone in Canada etc.).

On the left side of the page this is what you’ll see ~

this is the Ancestral File where when you click it most times it’ll have the submitter information. If you’re lucky that person will still have the same address and you can contact them for more information. I’ll show that page later. Right now we’re doing the general navigation.

Notice that all the ancestral files have Kauaua. Many will have a mixture of names if you don’t click on Exact Spelling.

Now let’s go to the International Genealogical Index. You can get there by clicking on the North American link above. Here is what you’ll see.

See all the different names that’ll show up?

So for your first search, especially if it’s a Kanaka name, just key in the last name in the search box and click on Exact Spelling.

More later (as I have time)

Aloha!

Kinney Ohana Reunion

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I’m pretty bummed because I didn’t get to go to the Kinney ohana reunion but we were well represented by my sister, her daughters and their partners and children.

When the Kinney ohana reunion was being planned we had all the intentions of going and then came…grandchild #1! and his first luau is on Aug. 28th so funds are really tight. Reunions come once every 10 years or so but my first grandchild’s 1st birthday luau comes once in a lifetime!

He’s such a character, smart, and a clown to boot!

This is what I do have…genealogy, mookuauhau of my ohana. This is information that I gathered, that I learned how to research myself but did not find the information myself. I just learned how to research information that other people already researched, like my Aunty Orpha Kaina. She did so much research already. Also, Uncle Donald McGwin and Aunty Rubellite Johnson and so many other aunties and uncles of mine.

To do this is tedious and time consuming and…very confusing at times! So, to endeavor to do this takes a lot. Needless to say, because of this not very many of us will take the time needed to research and to get facts straight. Oh, not to mention it also costs money to do research.

I’m hoping one of my children will treasure this research and keep it going generation to generation but so far I’m not seeing any interest. Of course, they’re still young…lord only knows I didn’t start with this passion until I was well into my 40s. By that time my kupunas had passed away…I couldn’t ask them anything.

So, if you are a researcher I give you lots of credit because I know how tedious it can be.

It is for that reason that I cannot do research for people however much I would Love to! I used to but someone has to make money for the household and guess what? I’m that someone!

I’m going to start a tutorial going through the processes that I use and I took when doing research and if there are any researchers out there that would like to comment and has more information that could help potential researchers you are warmly welcomed to do so! Mahalo!

Kulaiwi.org Learn olelo with J. Ekela Kaniaupio-Crozier

Of late my children and I have been really taking advantage of olelo lessons taught by Kumu Crozier. What a treasure for us!

Mahalo Kumu Crozier! and KSBE for allowing us to view these videos and download the workbook.

The more we go through the workbook and videos the more service I can be to Kanaka Maoli in assisting them with their mookuauhau.

You can download the book –> HERE <–

While there click on the link that’ll take you to the site to download the video lessons.

Kinimaka Family Website

The Kinimaka Family Website is a site where the Kinimaka family connects ohana from all over the world sharing photographs, stories, and history.

If you are a Kinimaka this is the site for you to connect with the rest of your ohana.

There is also a family reunion coming up in July 2009 in Kauai which promises to be a well worth attend.

A Priestly Line Through The Ages by Diane Hoapili

Genealogy Website by Diane Hoapili

There are no secrets, only disclosures. The secret is out with the publication of Hawaiian Genealogies Vol. 2. The fourth and last printing done in 1985. The disclosure is here.

Edith Kawelohea McKinzie assisted by Ishmael W. Stagner, II have done exceptional work making it possible for others to reconnect with their ancestors, as I have. Here lies within this genealogy a priestly line, your ancestors, through the ages. Priest’s were a highly respected class of kanaka maoli, unique in their abilities and knowledge. If you ever wondered, this is why. Perhaps, you are of a priestly line, wonder more, and doubt no more. Be all that you can be and respectfully honor your lineage for it. You are not the first nor will you be the last, because the spirit has no beginning or end. It exists forever.

Be not afraid to set the records straight when you see it. Mistakes are made constantly, and can easily be corrected. Wrongs, however, are not easily corrected.

The priestly nation is a nation that can heal itself. May you reconnect with your ancestors and experience this healing for yourself.

“Genes being natures law by its own legitimacy cannot be unlawful.” (Kamehameha’s Children Today by Charles Ahlo, pg. 55)

A Priestly Line Through The Ages:
Surname List

Acacio, Aea, Aina, Aio, Akiona, Akubo, Alapainui, Albreschtson, Amasiu, Anderson, Anles, Arai, Arevelo, Baba, Barbara, Barrett, Beirne, Betty, Bolosan, Brack, Bradley, Burgo, Cabrera, Campbell, Clarito, Dela Cruz, Domingo, Eli, Empron, Engbino, Faagai, Faeling, Fatu, Fernandes, Fernandez, Fetu, Filoteo, Foster, Gardner, Garigan, Garza, Gilliland, Gonsalves, Gussman, Haae, Haili, Handy, Harvey, Heng, Hernandes, Hikakaiula, Hinaapoapo, Ho, Holokai, Ibara, Ikeole, Ipuwaiaholani, Iwikauikaua, Jenkins, Jo, Joaquin, Justice, Kaaihue, Kahakuohua, Kahalepoule, Kahele, Kahikina, Kahili, Kaiewe, Kaihikapuakuhihewa, Kaikekino, Kailua, Kainoapuka, Kakae, Kalanikauleleiaiwi, Kali, Kaluahinenui, Kamaka, Kamakee, Kamaluohua, Kamehani, Kamemeuili, Kamohoula, Kane, Kanei, Kaneikaiwilani, Kaole, Kapu, Kapukamola, Kaua, Kauakahikuaanaauakama, Kauauaamahi, Kauauaiki, Kauauanuiamahi, Kauauiki, Kauaunuiamahi, Kauhane, Kaulaheanuiokamoku, Kaumana, Kawaehae, Keakamahana, Keakealanikane, Keakealaniwahine, Keakui, Keawe, Keawekalanui, Keliiokalani, Kenigton, Kilauano, Kim, King, Koitu, Kuanea, Kuhimana, La Rosa, Lancaster, Laronal, Leao, Lee, Loe, Luakoa, Lui, Luiz, Magalianes, Mahikoa, Mahoe, Makakaualii, Makaualii, Mala, Malie, Marshall, McKonkey, Meadow, Mikinolia, Miliama, Mioe, Moa, Moikeha, Mokiau, Moku, Moleta, Morris, Nailiula, Nainoaelua, Naniho, Nawahineokaumakea, Nawelu, Nobriga, Oamilda, Oneha, Opu, Paanui, Paao, Paaoao, Pahia, Paina, Pale, Pasigan, Pasigano, Paulo, Pelapela, Pepee, Peralta, Pooacha, Porter, Prestidge, Psalm, Pueana, Ravencraft, Remigio, Rentfro, Reyes, Rhoda, Ripperdan, Roberts, Rodriques, Rose, Sabala, Santiago, Scott, Serrano, Shea, Shook, Silva, Simeona, Sonoda, Soren, Souza, Stanford, Sullivan, Sun, Sunada, Takashita, Thompson, Toelenamaki, Traci, Ueda, Uuku, Vanessa, Vea, Viela, Vines, Waikiki, Walker, Waohaakuna, Wong, Yasayte

NEW!! Kanaka Genealogy Research Discussion Forum

Aloha All, I’ve started a NEW Kanaka Genealogy Research Discussion Forum to enhance this resource and information genealogy wordpress blog. Here is the link:

Kanaka Genealogy

I’ve started a Group with the surname “Kealohanui” already. That is a surname I’m researching right now and trying to make connections. You can also start a New Group with a surname that you are researching and as I or we find information we can post about it.

Also, would be good to post and blog on your own page just about anything having to do with genealogy research.

Mahalo!

Ku’auhau ‘O Hawai’i Foundation

Alohas! What an awesome site! My name is Bill Kalehuawehe, President of Ku’auhau ‘O Hawai’i Foundation. We use our resources and experiences to teach and assist those of Hawaiian descent to find and recognize their Ancestors. Would it be possible to get a link on your site.
Mahalo, Bill Kalehuawehe

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Hawaiian Roots Website

This site is a very valuable site targeted at Kanaka Maoli. When I first started researching I used to refer to this site a lot, especially to look for naming practices and how to acquire documents.

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Click on the link above to get to her site.

Below are links to different sections on her site:

Land Records

Naming Practices

Hanai and Adoptions

Research Problems