Harriet Kawahinekipi
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Harriet Kawahinekipi Kaumualii (c. 1823–1843) was a Hawaiian noble during the Kingdom of Hawaii
.
She was a high chiefess as the granddaughter of Isaac Davis Aikake
, the royal advisor to King Kamehameha I
. Some also consider her a Princess of the kingdom of Kauai being granddaughter of King Kaumualii
.
, eldest son of King Kaumualii, the last independent ruler of the island of Kauai
. George was a veteran
of the War of 1812
, but would not inherit the kingdom. Her mother was Elizabeth Peke Davis (Betty), the youngest daughter of Isaac Davis
, from Milford Haven, Wales who was an important military advisor of King Kamehameha I
during his conquest of the islands. She probably had an older sister adopted by another chiefess and an older brother who died young in 1822.
In 1824, her grandfather Kaumualii, the vassal king of Kauai who had been exiled by Kamehameha II
and forced to marry Queen Kaahumanu, died in Honolulu. Harriet's father started a rebellion on Kauai, challenging the rule of King Kamehameha II
and Queen Kaahumanu. Hoapili
and Kalanimoku
, the Prime Minister, were the main commanders for the Kingdom. The rebellion was routed. George and Betty escaped on horseback to the mountains with their infant daughter. Harriet and her mother were soon captured by the troops of Kalanimoku.
They were treated with kindness and the Queen regent nicknamed the child ka wahine kipi ("The Rebel Woman" in the Hawaiian language
), in reference to the 1824 battle, a name that stayed with her for the rest of her life. George was captured in a few weeks and they returned his wife and child, but forced him into exile on Oahu
. George died shortly after, never to see his homeland ever again.
. Meek was a hapa-haole and was two years her senior. They had three children: Eli Meek (1839–1875), Robert Meek, and Elizabeth Meek (1841-1895), most likely named after the child's grandmother Elizabeth "Betty" Davis. Eli married Kahanuulaniokeahi Amoy (1852-1930), who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Liliuokalani. Elizabeth married American Horace Gates Crabbe (1830-1903), who served as the royal chamberlain and as the member of the House of Nobles.
on Maui. Her husband remarried in 1846 to a woman named Kepookalani and had another son who he named John, who would become the first native Hawaiian photographer. Meek died the same year.
There is no Robert Meek in any of the Meek family wills.
Eli Meek and Elizabeth Meek are children of Captain John Meek Sr. in his Probate of 1875 and land libers of 1875.
There is no such person as Robert Meek in ant Meek family wills.
Princes Harriet Kawahinekipi had no children from John Meek Jr. II.
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...
.
She was a high chiefess as the granddaughter of Isaac Davis Aikake
Isaac Davis (Hawaii)
Isaac Davis was a Welsh advisor to Kamehameha I and helped form the Kingdom of Hawaii. He arrived in Hawaii in 1790 as the sole survivor of the massacre of the crew of The Fair American. He along with John Young became friends and advisors to Kamehameha...
, the royal advisor to King Kamehameha I
Kamehameha I
Kamehameha I , also known as Kamehameha the Great, conquered the Hawaiian Islands and formally established the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1810. By developing alliances with the major Pacific colonial powers, Kamehameha preserved Hawaii's independence under his rule...
. Some also consider her a Princess of the kingdom of Kauai being granddaughter of King Kaumualii
Kaumualii
Kaumualii was the last independent Alii Aimoku of Kauai and Niihau before becoming a vassal of Kamehameha I of the unified Kingdom of Hawaii in 1810...
.
Early life
She was born c. 1823 as Harriet Kaumualii. Her father was George "Prince" KaumualiiHumehume
Humehume , known by many different names during his time, such as George Prince, George Prince Kaumualii, Tamoree or Kumoree by American writers, was a son of the king of part of the Hawaiian Islands. He traveled widely, served in the U.S...
, eldest son of King Kaumualii, the last independent ruler of 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",...
. George was a veteran
Veteran
A veteran is a person who has had long service or experience in a particular occupation or field; " A veteran of ..."...
of the War of 1812
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions because of Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American merchant...
, but would not inherit the kingdom. Her mother was Elizabeth Peke Davis (Betty), the youngest daughter of Isaac Davis
Isaac Davis (Hawaii)
Isaac Davis was a Welsh advisor to Kamehameha I and helped form the Kingdom of Hawaii. He arrived in Hawaii in 1790 as the sole survivor of the massacre of the crew of The Fair American. He along with John Young became friends and advisors to Kamehameha...
, from Milford Haven, Wales who was an important military advisor of King Kamehameha I
Kamehameha I
Kamehameha I , also known as Kamehameha the Great, conquered the Hawaiian Islands and formally established the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1810. By developing alliances with the major Pacific colonial powers, Kamehameha preserved Hawaii's independence under his rule...
during his conquest of the islands. She probably had an older sister adopted by another chiefess and an older brother who died young in 1822.
In 1824, her grandfather Kaumualii, the vassal king of Kauai who had been exiled by Kamehameha II
Kamehameha II
Kamehameha II was the second king of the Kingdom of Hawaii. His birth name was Liholiho and full name was Kalaninui kua Liholiho i ke kapu Iolani...
and forced to marry Queen Kaahumanu, died in Honolulu. Harriet's father started a rebellion on Kauai, challenging the rule of King Kamehameha II
Kamehameha II
Kamehameha II was the second king of the Kingdom of Hawaii. His birth name was Liholiho and full name was Kalaninui kua Liholiho i ke kapu Iolani...
and Queen Kaahumanu. Hoapili
Hoapili
Ulumāheihei Hoapili was a member of the nobility during the formation of the Kingdom of Hawaii. He was a trusted military and political advisor to King Kamehameha I, known as "Kamehameha the Great"...
and Kalanimoku
Kalanimoku
William Pitt Kalanimoku was a High Chief who functioned similar to a prime minister of the Hawaiian Kingdom during the reigns of Kamehameha I, Kamehameha II and the beginning of the reign of Kamehameha III. He was called The Iron Cable of Hawaii because of his abilities.-Life:Kalanimoku was born ...
, the Prime Minister, were the main commanders for the Kingdom. The rebellion was routed. George and Betty escaped on horseback to the mountains with their infant daughter. Harriet and her mother were soon captured by the troops of Kalanimoku.
They were treated with kindness and the Queen regent nicknamed the child ka wahine kipi ("The Rebel Woman" in the Hawaiian language
Hawaiian language
The Hawaiian language is a Polynesian language that takes its name from Hawaii, the largest island in the tropical North Pacific archipelago where it developed. Hawaiian, along with English, is an official language of the state of Hawaii...
), in reference to the 1824 battle, a name that stayed with her for the rest of her life. George was captured in a few weeks and they returned his wife and child, but forced him into exile on Oahu
Oahu
Oahu or Oahu , known as "The Gathering Place", is the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands and most populous of the islands in the U.S. state of Hawaii. The state capital Honolulu is located on the southeast coast...
. George died shortly after, never to see his homeland ever again.
Marriage
Harriet married John Meek Jr., the son of Captain John Meek, on March 28, 1837, at Honolulu, OahuOahu
Oahu or Oahu , known as "The Gathering Place", is the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands and most populous of the islands in the U.S. state of Hawaii. The state capital Honolulu is located on the southeast coast...
. Meek was a hapa-haole and was two years her senior. They had three children: Eli Meek (1839–1875), Robert Meek, and Elizabeth Meek (1841-1895), most likely named after the child's grandmother Elizabeth "Betty" Davis. Eli married Kahanuulaniokeahi Amoy (1852-1930), who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Liliuokalani. Elizabeth married American Horace Gates Crabbe (1830-1903), who served as the royal chamberlain and as the member of the House of Nobles.
Death
She died on September 3, 1843, at the age of about 20, three years prior to her own mother. She is buried in the cemetery of the Maria Lanakila Catholic ChurchMaria Lanakila Catholic Church
Maria Lanakila Catholic Church is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church of Hawaii in the United States. Located in Lahaina on the island of Maui, the church falls under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Honolulu and its bishop. The parish has a mission in Kapalua under the title of the Sacred...
on Maui. Her husband remarried in 1846 to a woman named Kepookalani and had another son who he named John, who would become the first native Hawaiian photographer. Meek died the same year.
There is no Robert Meek in any of the Meek family wills.
Eli Meek and Elizabeth Meek are children of Captain John Meek Sr. in his Probate of 1875 and land libers of 1875.
There is no such person as Robert Meek in ant Meek family wills.
Princes Harriet Kawahinekipi had no children from John Meek Jr. II.