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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Andrews , Lorrin , 1795 - (search)
Andrews, Lorrin, 1795-
Missionary; born in East Windsor, Conn., April 29, 1795; was educated at Jefferson College and Princeton Theological Seminary.
In 1827 he went to the Hawaiian Islands as a missionary, and founded there, in 1831, the Lahainaluna Seminary, which subsequently became the Hawaii University, where he passed ten years as a professor.
In 1845 he was appointed a judge and seeretary of the privy council.
His writings include a translation of a portion of the Bible into the Hawaiian language; several works on the literature and autiquities of Hawaii, and a Hawaiian dictionary.
He died Sept. 29. 1868.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Annexed Territory , status of. (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Blount , James H. , 1837 - (search)
Coan, Titus 1801-1882
Missionary; born in Killingsworth, Conn., Feb. 1, 1801; graduated at Auburn Theological Seminary in 1833.
With his wife and six others he sailed for Hawaii, Dec. 5, 1834, and reached Honolulu in July, 1835.
His labors met with great success.
In 1838-40 he made over 7,000 converts, and his subsequent efforts increased this number to 13,000.
His publications include Life in Hawaii, etc. He died in Hilo, Hawaii, Dec. 1, 1882.
Coan, Titus 1801-1882
Missionary; born in Killingsworth, Conn., Feb. 1, 1801; graduated at Auburn Theological Seminary in 1833.
With his wife and six others he sailed for Hawaii, Dec. 5, 1834, and reached Honolulu in July, 1835.
His labors met with great success.
In 1838-40 he made over 7,000 converts, and his subsequent efforts increased this number to 13,000.
His publications include Life in Hawaii, etc. He died in Hilo, Hawaii, Dec. 1, 1882.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Commerce of the United States . (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Daughters of the American Revolution , (search)
Daughters of the American Revolution,
A society organized in Washington, D. C., Oct. 11, 1890.
All women above eighteen years of age who are descended from patriots, soldiers, sailors, or civil officers who supported the cause of independence, are eligible to membership.
In 1900 there were 492 State chapters in fourteen States and Territories, in the District of Columbia, and in Hawaii, with a total membership of about 27,000.
The president-general was Mrs. Daniel Manning; recording secretary-general, Mrs. Albert Ackers, Nashville, Tenn. At the annual national convention in Washington in February, 1901, the membership was reported at 35,092, and Mrs. Charles W. Fairbanks, of Indiana, was elected president-general, and Mrs. E. W. Howard, of Virginia, recording secretary-general.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Dole , Sanford Ballard , 1844 - (search)
Dole, Sanford Ballard, 1844-
Statesman; born in Honolulu, Hawaii, April 23, 1844; son of American missionaries; educated at Oahu College, Hawaii, and Williams College, Williamstown, Mass.; was admitted to the bar in Boston, and returned to Honolulu to practise.
He was a member of the Hawaii legislature in 1884 and 1886; became active in the reform movement of 1887; was judge of the Supreme Court of Hawaii in 1887-93; was chosen chief of the provisional government in 1893, and in the following year was elected president under the constitution of the newly formed republic for the period of seven years. He was an active promoter of the movement for
Se following year was elected president under the constitution of the newly formed republic for the period of seven years. He was an active promoter of the movement for
Sanford Ballard Dole. the annexation of Hawaii to the United States, and after the act was completed (1898) he was appointed governor of the Territory of Hawaii.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Havre de Grace , attack on. (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Hawaii, Hawaiian Islands, (search)
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