Mahele
Kepā Maly and Onaona Pomroy Maly completed a review of all the original land title records of the Hawaiian Kingdom recorded during the Māhele ‘Āina (Land Division) between the years 1847 and 1855. For the first time, all of the Māhele records have been compiled in one collection, and the original Hawaiian-language documents of the Native Register and Testimony collections were translated by Kepā Maly for this program. The results provide readers with significant documentation coming from those who lived on and knew the land in a traditional manner. The Māhele documents describe land use, residency, and the practices of the families of Honouliuli and its smaller land subdivisions. With this information, we are able better to understand the history and cultural landscape of Honouliuli. While much has changed in the last 170 years, the spirit of place, the named places, and lives of those who came before us are still present on the land. Their history adds value to our own lives and community.
Māhele Award Book Survey, Helu 5670 B of Kaohai
Helu 5670: The Claim of Kawaokele
Claimant: Kawaokele
Location: ‘Ili of Polapola
Recorded at: Honouliuli
Date: Jan. 11, 1848
Status: Not awarded
Helu 5661: The Claim of Kaehunui
Claimant: Kaehunui
Location: ‘Ili of Puuloa and Kapi
Recorded at: Honouliuli
Date: Dec. 13, 1847
Status: Not awarded
Helu 5659: The Claim of Kaule
Claimant: Kaule
Location: ‘Ili of Puuloa and Keahi
Recorded at: Honouliuli
Date: Dec. 11, 1847
Status: Not awarded
Helu 5654: The Claim of Kuhiena
Claimant: Kuhiena
Location: ‘Ili of Maui, Poohilo, Paeokiha, and Waianu
Recorded at: Honouliuli
Date: Dec. 6, 1847
Status: Awarded; Royal Patent 3088
Palapala Sila Nui Helu 3088, Kuleana Helu 5654, to Kuhiana
Māhele Award Book Survey, Helu 5654 of Kuhiana
Helu 5653 C: The Claim of Kalauli
Claimant: Kalauli
Location: ‘Ili of Polapola, Hiwalalo, Kamalua, and Puaaluu
Recorded at: Honouliuli
Date: —
Status: Not awarded
Native Testimony Kalauli’s case.
Kalauli came forth and made oath that his application had been duly written out by Maakuia. The application was entered into the Commissioner’s office in Honolulu for the claim.
Kalaoa Sworn. I know his land, 3 parcels of land.
Helu 5653 B: The Claim of Kanehekili
Claimant: Kanehekili
Location: ‘Ili of Poohilo and Kamookahi (Mookahi)
Recorded at: Honouliuli
Date: —
Status: Awarded; Royal Patent 6827
Native Testimony Kanehekili’s case.
Kanehekili came forwards and made an oath that his claim had been written by Maakuia, though his claim had dropped. Therefore it was agreed that his claim would be entered.