First Hawaiian Christian Minister - Honolulu, HI - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

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From the marker:

Reverend James Kekela
Kekela O Ka Lani

Borth in 1824 at Mokuleia Oahu
Educted by James Hunnewell at Lahainaluna

FIRST HAWAIIAN CHRISTIAN MINISTER
Ordained at Kahuku December 21, 1849

In 1853 he went as a pioneer missionary to the Mapquesas Islands where for 49 years he exercised a remarkable influence against cannibalism and tribal warfare
A true spiritual guide

In 1864 he was signally rewarded by Abraham Lincoln for rescuing an American seaman from cannibals.

Died in Honolulu November 1904

"O ke aloha, ota ka mole o na
Mea fono ame na mea oiaio a pau"
Love us the root of all that is good and true

Kekela

Group that erected the marker: Unknown Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: Honolulu, HI USA URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

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