Paul P. Kanoa
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Paul Puhiula Kanoa or Paulo Puhiula Kanoa (June 10, 1832 – March 18, 1895) was a noble and politician in the Kingdom of Hawaii
from the island of Kauai
.
His stepfather, usually known as Paul Kanoa, was born in Kona
on Hawaii island
in 1802, served as Royal Governor of Kauai
, from 1847 to 1877, and died in 1885.
Since the two are often confused, the father is sometimes called "Sr." and the son "Jr."
On December 18, 1875 Kanoa became a land appraiser for the island of Kauai
. On January 12, 1881 he was appointed as Royal Governor of Kauai. King Kalākaua
appointed him to the House of Nobles in the legislature of the Hawaiian Kingdom
from 1882.
He was appointed minister of finance on June 30, 1886.
He was a founder of a civic club called Hale Naua in September 1886 which combined aspects of Freemasonry
and ancient Hawaii
an practices.
This cabinet was widely seen as under the influence of Claus Spreckles. The other members, under Walter M. Gibson
had no other political experience in Hawaii. He kept his post in a cabinet reshuffle in October 1886, but resigned on July 1, 1887, after the 1887 Constitution of the Kingdom of Hawaii
(known as the Bayonet Constitution) forced another change in government. After the House of Nobles became elected, he won the seat in 1890 and 1892.
He married Kaleipua on December 15, 1856 and died March 18, 1895 in his sleep.
The site of the family estate is now the Niumalu Beach Park
. The area was also the residence of William Charles Achi, Jr.
and his family. The Territory of Hawaii
set up the offices of Kauai County
on the hill above the beach, and the site later became Kauai High School
.
Kingdom of Hawaii
The Kingdom of Hawaii was established during the years 1795 to 1810 with the subjugation of the smaller independent chiefdoms of Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lānai, Kauai and Niihau by the chiefdom of Hawaii into one unified government...
from the island of Kauai
Kauai
Kauai or Kauai, known as Tauai in the ancient Kaua'i dialect, is geologically the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. With an area of , it is the fourth largest of the main islands in the Hawaiian archipelago, and the 21st largest island in the United States. Known also as the "Garden Isle",...
.
Life
Paul Puhiula Kanoa was born June 10, 1832 in Honolulu.His stepfather, usually known as Paul Kanoa, was born in Kona
Kona District, Hawaii
Kona is the name of a moku or district on the Big Island of Hawaii in the State of Hawaii. In the current system of administration of Hawaii County, the moku of Kona is divided into North Kona District and South Kona District . The term "Kona" is sometimes used to refer to its largest town,...
on Hawaii island
Hawaii (island)
The Island of Hawaii, also called the Big Island or Hawaii Island , is a volcanic island in the North Pacific Ocean...
in 1802, served as Royal Governor of Kauai
Governors of Kauai
The Governor of Kauai was the royal governor or viceroy of the island of Kauai and island of Niihau during the Kingdom of Hawaii. The Governor of Kauai was usually a Hawaiian chief or prince and could even be a woman. The Governor had authority over the islands of Kauai and Niihau, and it was up to...
, from 1847 to 1877, and died in 1885.
Since the two are often confused, the father is sometimes called "Sr." and the son "Jr."
On December 18, 1875 Kanoa became a land appraiser for the island of Kauai
Kauai
Kauai or Kauai, known as Tauai in the ancient Kaua'i dialect, is geologically the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. With an area of , it is the fourth largest of the main islands in the Hawaiian archipelago, and the 21st largest island in the United States. Known also as the "Garden Isle",...
. On January 12, 1881 he was appointed as Royal Governor of Kauai. King Kalākaua
Kalakaua
Kalākaua, born David Laamea Kamanakapuu Mahinulani Nalaiaehuokalani Lumialani Kalākaua and sometimes called The Merrie Monarch , was the last reigning king of the Kingdom of Hawaii...
appointed him to the House of Nobles in the legislature of the Hawaiian Kingdom
Legislature of the Hawaiian Kingdom
The Legislature of the Hawaiian Kingdom was the bicameral legislature of the Kingdom of Hawaii. A royal legislature was first provided by the 1840 Constitution and the 1852 Constitution was the first to use the term "Legislature of the Hawaiian Kingdom", and the first to subject the monarch to...
from 1882.
He was appointed minister of finance on June 30, 1886.
He was a founder of a civic club called Hale Naua in September 1886 which combined aspects of Freemasonry
Freemasonry
Freemasonry is a fraternal organisation that arose from obscure origins in the late 16th to early 17th century. Freemasonry now exists in various forms all over the world, with a membership estimated at around six million, including approximately 150,000 under the jurisdictions of the Grand Lodge...
and ancient Hawaii
Ancient Hawaii
Ancient Hawaii refers to the period of Hawaiian human history preceding the unification of the Kingdom of Hawaii by Kamehameha the Great in 1810. After being first settled by Polynesian long-distance navigators sometime between AD 300–800, a unique culture developed. Diversified agroforestry and...
an practices.
This cabinet was widely seen as under the influence of Claus Spreckles. The other members, under Walter M. Gibson
Walter M. Gibson
Walter Murray Gibson was an American adventurer and a government minister in the Kingdom of Hawaii prior to the kingdom's 1887 constitution.-Life:...
had no other political experience in Hawaii. He kept his post in a cabinet reshuffle in October 1886, but resigned on July 1, 1887, after the 1887 Constitution of the Kingdom of Hawaii
1887 Constitution of the Kingdom of Hawaii
The 1887 Constitution of the Kingdom of Hawaii was a legal document by anti-monarchists to strip the Hawaiian monarchy of much of its authority, initiating a transfer of power to American, European and native Hawaiian elites...
(known as the Bayonet Constitution) forced another change in government. After the House of Nobles became elected, he won the seat in 1890 and 1892.
He married Kaleipua on December 15, 1856 and died March 18, 1895 in his sleep.
The site of the family estate is now the Niumalu Beach Park
Niumalu Beach Park
Niumalu Beach Park is a county beach park in the district of Niumalu on the south-east coast of the island of Kauai in the Hawaiian Islands.It is located on Nāwiliwili Bay at , about south of Līhue. The Hulēʻia National Wildlife Refuge is adjacent to the west, and Nāwiliwili Beach Park and harbor...
. The area was also the residence of William Charles Achi, Jr.
William Charles Achi, Jr.
William Charles Achi, Jr. was a Hawaiian attorney and territorial judge, as well as composer.William Charles Achi, Jr. was born July 1, 1889 in Honolulu...
and his family. The Territory of Hawaii
Territory of Hawaii
The Territory of Hawaii or Hawaii Territory was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from July 7, 1898, until August 21, 1959, when its territory, with the exception of Johnston Atoll, was admitted to the Union as the fiftieth U.S. state, the State of Hawaii.The U.S...
set up the offices of Kauai County
Kauai County, Hawaii
Kauai County is a county located in the U.S. state of Hawaii. It consists of the islands of Kauai, Niihau, Lehua, and Kaula, in the state of Hawaii. As of 2000 Census the population was 58,463...
on the hill above the beach, and the site later became Kauai High School
Kauai High School
Kauai High School is a public high school located in Lihue, Hawaii. It is named after the island Kauai, which is also known as the Garden Isle....
.