Charles Reed Bishop - Honolulu, HI - Grave of a Famous Person on Waymarking.com

"Charles Reed Bishop (January 25, 1822 – June 7, 1915) was an American businessman, politician, and philanthropist in Hawaii. Born in Glens Falls, New York, he sailed to Hawaii in 1846 at the age of 24, and made his home there, marrying into the royal family of the kingdom. He served several monarchs in appointed positions in the kingdom, before its overthrow in 1893 by Americans from the United States and organization as the Territory of Hawaii.

Bishop was one of the first trustees of and a major donor to the Kamehameha Schools, founded by his late wife's request to provide education to Hawaiian children. He founded Hawaii's first successful bank, now known as First Hawaiian Bank. Based on his business success, he also founded the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, named for his late wife." Source: (visit link)

Description: Bishop was a business man, politician and philanthropist. More details above. Date of birth: 01/25/1822 Date of death: 06/07/1915 Area of notoriety: Politics Marker Type: Headstone Setting: Outdoor Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Sunday Closed Monday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM Tuesday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM Wednesday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM Thursday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM Friday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM Saturday Closed Fee required?: No Web site: [Web Link]

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