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 5204 of Kalama 2
Helu 1720: The Claim of Hilinae
Claimant: Hilinae
Location: ‘Ili of Polapola and Kapalakai
Recorded at: Honouliuli
Date: Nov. 27, 1847
Status: Awarded; Royal Patent 3287
Palapala Sila Nui Helu 3287, Kuleana Helu 1720, to Hilinae
Māhele Award Book Survey, Helu 1720 of Hilinae
Helu 1719: The Claim of Hilea (Hiilea)
Claimant: Hilea
Location: ‘Ili of Kaaumakua, Kamookahi, and Kanuwahine
Recorded at: Honouliuli
Date: Nov. 25, 1847
Status: Awarded; Royal Patent 2870
Palapala Sila Nui Helu 2870, Kuleana Helu 1719, to Hilea
Māhele Award Book Survey, Helu 1719 of Hilea (Hiilea)
Helu 1713: The Claim of Healani
Claimant: Healani
Location: ‘Ili of Niukee, Kahui, and Kapapapuhi
Recorded at: Honouliuli
Date: Nov. 23, 1847
Status: Awarded; Royal Patent 5521