Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 24, Number 7, 1 July 2007 — Kāhea to Mahi descendants [ARTICLE]

Kāhea to Mahi descendants

A document recently located in the State Archives has brought to light evidence of the possible connection of Mahi (k), Konohiki of Kawaihae, to the caves located in Honokoa, Kawaihae, commonly known as the "Forbes" or Kawaihae Caves. Recent research has revealed the statements of a wahine named Kāneahiku, who provided testimony dated lan. 10, 1876 to the Commission of Boundaries for the Island of Hawai'i, Kingdom of Hawai'i, regarding lands in Kawaihae, in whieh she stated: "I know the lands of Kawaihae. I lived here a great many years. My husband Mahi was buried in the pali of Honokoa ... Mahi was konohiki..." This notice is to inform Mahi descendants about this document and to coordinate a gathering of the Mahi 'Ohana to discuss the impact of this revelation. For further information, please contact moepuamahi@hotmail. eom.