Azoreans and Madeirans brought their musical talents and style to the Hawaiian Islands. Frank Ferreira brought the steel guitar to Hawaii and the United States. Big Musical Dreams Frank Ferreira (aka Frank Ferera) was born 12 Jun 1885 in Honolulu to Frank and Maria Ferreira. He spent his childhood in Honolulu. He was a talented…
Category: Hawaii History
Leprosy and the Formation of the Leper Colony at Molokai
What is Leprosy? Leprosy a.k.a. Hansen’s Disease is caused by contact to the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae. It spreads through contact with dirty water where the bacteria is present. It rarely spreads from human to human. It is one of the least contagious of the communicable diseases. However, in the early 1860s when people began showing…
The Sugar Plantation That Started It All In Hawaii
The Beginnings: Ladd & Co. Before 1833, life in Hawaii had changed very little since the Polynesians first made their way to the islands. Some foreigners (i.e. former whalers, missionaries, and so forth) had set up residence. For the most part, their influence was minimal. In 1833, three men from the Eastern United States formed…
Female Workers on Hawaii’s Sugar Plantations
In Hawaii, females were employed right from the start of the sugar plantation era. They may have worked for the plantation or they might have sought work within the community. Whatever work they did, it was important for their family’s survival. My 2nd Great Grandmother Worked on a Sugar Plantation If you think your female…
Recommended Books and Videos for Portuguese Hawaiian Genealogy
This is a list of books and videos pertaining to Portuguese Hawaiian history, culture, and traditions. It also includes volumes on the Azores and Madeira. You may find the books and videos listed below helpful. Some can be read for free through Google Books or the Internet Archives. Others may be purchased through Amazon or…