Member of the Territory of Hawaii Senate for the Third District
In office 1919–1921
Personal details
Born
(1868-07-19)July 19, 1868 Kapaʻau, Kohala, Hawaii, Kingdom of Hawaii
Died
August 12, 1937(1937-08-12) (aged 69) Honolulu, Oahu, Territory of Hawaii
Resting place
Kawaiahaʻo Church
Nationality
Kingdom of Hawaii United States
Political party
Republican Democratic
Spouse(s)
Lois Kawai Edith McDowell
Children
10
Alma mater
Oberlin College
Occupation
businessman, politician, pastor, educator
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