In the 1890 Directory for Hawaii (big island, not state) my great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather are listed as teaching at the Catholic school in Waiohinu. It was listed as Sacred Heart. Upon researching I discover that Sacred Heart is actually in Na’alehu, which makes sense as it is less than a mile away. I wrote to…
Antonio Ferreira Tavares: From Bretanha to the Hawaiian Senate
In the last quarter of the 19th century, the Azorean Archipelago had more mouths to feed than it could possibly support. The vast majority of the inhabitants were landless peasants in a near state of serfdom, free, but virtually tied to the land they worked, with little chance of a better life. Those fortunate enough…
Portuguese Passengers on the SS Lurline, June 1920
List of Portuguese Passengers on the SS Lurline From Hawaii to California By Melody Lassalle First Name Surname Age Native of Clara G. Fernandez 40 Honolulu Henrietta E. Fernandez 8 Eleele Isabel Medeiros 64 Madeira Lauran S. Canerio 48 Portugal Anita Canerio 25 Hilo Hannibal Canerio 4 Hilo Mary Costa 45 Honokaa Johnnie…
Genealogy Research Tool Box: Free Charts, Translators, Utilities, and More
Need a pedigree chart to start your family tree, want to determine family relationships, or interested in knowing how far two places are from each other? You’ll find those tools and more in your genealogy research tool box. Family Group Sheet [pdf file] Genealogy Charts In Adobe PDF format Pedigree Chart [pdf file] Pedigree Chart-tree…
Portuguese Passengers on the S.S. Cleveland March 1930: List 19
List of Portuguese Passengers on the SS Cleveland March 1930, List 19 From Hawaii to California Compiled By Melody Lassalle First Name Surname Age Birth Place Norbert Nunes 32 Hilo Agnes Olivera 38 Honolulu Clarence Silva 19 Kona Joseph Souza 67 Lihue Maria Souza 63 Kilauea James Souza 8 Kilauea Ship Information: SS President…




