Tonga - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Lyden connection

jtsmyth_1 — 19 Nov 2008 5:21:46 GMT

Hi everyone
I'm the eldest child of Caroline Lyden, the eldest child of Frank(aka Francis)Lyden, son of Robert Lyden(Snr) As I was growing up I was aware that my grandfather's (Frank)brothers and sisters were: Celia, John, Robert, Henry, Esther, Isabel(aka Belle)and Jessie. I know I've probably left someone out! I was always aware that Neiafu and Vava'u were 'home'. The one I was closest to was Aunty Esther (my great-aunt). She is currently living in Perth. Her children are: Ronnie, Ofa, Lesley, Esther, Charlene, Vincent and Duncan. Apart from Ronnie, who was living in the UK, the rest live in Australia. I think a few of the Lyden siblings had big tribes! Aunty Jessie married a Japanese man. She was awarded recently for her services during WWII. You can see more about it via this link: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/video_popup_windows_skin/658283
I think a thread or 2 back there is a bit of misinformation re: who belonged to which generation and/or who their siblings were. No doubt this is because the names have been repeated, more than once, in each generation. For this reason I have only included what I know for sure.
I wasn't entirely sure of whether we were Irish or Scottish or a mix of both. I did know that Robert Lyden's mother was a Johnson. Apparently, back in Vava'u, the Lydens were a very well-off and respected family in their time, with servants etc. Nowadays the servants are the children!!!
I really appreciate all the info people are sharing. Look forward to hearing more.
Take care
Teresa (officially) but known as Lisa by the Lydens - a long story :)

Relatives who know the Samoan side of Tuipelehake-Su'a Paia

bgridin — 31 Dec 2003 11:13:31 GMT

I am Fasiotitagata Tuipelehake, the son of Setu Taeveu Tuipelehake, son of Ruta Fasi Muagututi'a, maiden name Tuipelehake, daughter of Fasiotitagata Tuipelehake-Saimasina, son of Emosi Tuipelehake-Saimasina, son of Hakakilangi Alipate Taualupeoko, who was the son of Filiaitulotu Tuipelehake and Queen Salote Mafile'o Pilolevu. If anyone is related to us please contact us soon.

PULEPULE FAMILY

paipaitua — 10 Jul 2007 10:30:02 GMT

I am trying to retrace my tongan heritage throught he pulepule family. any help would be great.

thanks

Looking for the Layden family, possibly Laiteni in Tongan

'Ofa — 10 Nov 2000 6:20:20 GMT

My grandmother's first cousins and they were born in Tonga some time between 1910-20, but they moved to New Zealand. One of them was called Martin (Mateni).

Malo Aupito

Pulepule Family

dexterniko — 9 Nov 2008 3:33:26 GMT

Hi there My Name is Neil Im from the Pulepule Family My Grand father who was the last ever high chief in Solosolo in 1973.
My family and myself have visited the King of Tonga every five years taking my Grand dads photo and talking about our family history. There are still a few of my families members who are alive can explain the Solosolo history.

Tongan Registration records

Chris_Liavaa — 29 Jun 2005 5:45:39 GMT

Ma`afu of Fiji

Dr John Spurway — 4 Jan 2002 9:03:35 GMT

Seeking contact with any descendants of Ma`afu, sometimes called Enele Ma`afu or Ma`afu of Fiji, who was born in Tongatapu about 1826 and died in Lomaloma, Vanuabalavu, Fiji on 6 Feb 1881. He was a son of Aleamotu`a, Tu`i Kanokupolu, and Moala. Ma`afu married Elelnoa Gataialupe in Nuku`alofa in 1840. He went to Fiji in 1847 and remained there, although made several visits to Tonga thereafter. His and Elenoa's only surviving son was Sialeata`ogo, who died in Nuku`alofa in 1883. Elelnoa returned to Tonga in 1885. I am seeking contact with descendants for a biography currently being written.

Alexander Donald Cameron and Clara Cocker

Penny Stevens — 9 Apr 2006 2:40:34 GMT

Hi there,

I am building my family history and have quite a lot of information about the both the predecessors and descendants of William Cameron born Leith, Scotland who was married to Elizabeth Winton of Ardersier Scotland and moved toTottenham, London, England, where he was Headmaster of a school for 40 years, and would be willing to share this with others interested in the Camerons.

In turn I would be fascinated to know about the history of Alexander Donald Cameron's life in Tonga. He was born 21st July 1874 in Tottenham, London and married Clara Cocker, born 5th March 1885, in Launceston, Tasmania on 27th March 1903. They had 6 children - Elizabeth, Muriel, Dorothy, Robert, Truro or Truda Kelela and Evan.

Hoping someone can help

Penny

To all the Mokofisi decendants from Nukunuku

Henilieta — 9 Sep 2002 7:21:13 GMT

If anyone has any information about our ancestors please let me know.

Penisimani Latuselu

afleota — 13 Oct 2008 5:38:08 GMT

This is a message for Sekope.....I read your communications with my cousin Emeline and would love to get a copy of the ancestory file that you have. My grandfather is Penisimani Latuselu and my father is the late Sione Ahoatu Latuselu. The names that you mentioned like Ilaise are people that I remember my father talking about. I would really love to know what info you have. The reason my grandfather had the name "Young" was because he worked for a man named Young....there's no other connection except that people knew him by that. Unfortuantely my grandfather didn't always make good choices and he has a bit of a dark past from the stories my father told me. Nevertheless I am his descendant and am looking for as much info as I can find.

Thank you

Ana

Lusia - her Grandparents name Suliasi & Lepatu'u Vaga

xpensif — 11 Mar 2007 12:34:00 GMT

I am looking for a cousin by the name of Lusia (born on either the 08th or 09th of October 1988). She left for Tonga with her grandmother when she was only 2 months old. Her father is Samoan and her mother is Tongan. I have always known her mothers name as Ana, but I think she might go by the name Tilila Vaga. The Grandparents name (I think) are Suliasi and Lepatuu Vaga. Lusias mothers siblings names (not too sure) are Mele Taufa, Tuai, Sulia, Piu, Sifa, Iki, Tuli, Tupe etc. If anyone recognises these people, please reply back to me a.s.a.p. We are having a family reunion soon and would love to meet up with her. Malo Aupito!

Does anyone know of the Portuguese in Tonga

Lina (aka Ofa) — 29 Aug 2003 12:56:40 GMT

My great-great-great grandfather was a man from Portugal who settled and married in Tonga. His name was Tone or possibly Antonio. There's few Tongan-Portuguese families I know of. There's mine and the Santos family. I just can'f figure out his lastname. If anyone has any information, feel free to email me anytime at kntuakoi@ucdavis.edu

Malo Aupito

~Lina~

Hi I am a part of the Tofilau family but from Tonga

SekopeFiefia — 17 May 2008 8:13:33 GMT

Hi my great grandmothers last name is Tofilau.
Her grandfather Tevita Vamotou's siblings raised her on her mother's side that's why she used the last name Tofilau.
All I know is there was Ana Mafi Tofilau and she had Lamatau Tofilau, Akanesi, Ahi and Tevita Vamotou.There father was a Tofilau. We know it came from Iva, Savaii but i don't know how it got to Tonga.
If anyone could help it would be great.
My family are from Tonga.
Sekope

Rev George Henry Richard Miller

Chris_Liavaa — 20 Jan 2008 7:15:16 GMT

the only Wesleyan missionary who married a Tongan - Meleane Lou'akau abt 1835. They had at least 5 children- Henele/ Anare born abt 1836, who went to Fiji with Ma'afu; ?; ? ; Richard bapt 1842, Richard bapt 1845,
I think the first Richard must have died before 1845.

Meleane died in Tonga in 1847. George died in NZ in 1855.
What happened to the children?
Does anyone know names of the other children?
Is the Mila family of Tonga descended from this family?

William Charles Young

Hera Toutai — 28 Mar 2006 8:52:56 GMT

First, Christine Liava'a thank you for everything you do to help people with their family history. I am sure you are a Godsend.
Is there any way to see if a man named William Charles Young or a Henry Charles Young applied for British passports or were registered with the British Consul? William Charles Young is the father of Henry Charles Young. Henry was born in Samoa but moved to Tonga. I don't know when. William supposedly moved there too and had posterity there. I am interested to see if there is any record of where William Charles Young is originally from. We have been told he is from England. I am not so sure about that anymore. Henry was born in 1832, supposedly. I have checked Familysearch but it does not help in finding out where William is from. Thanks again for all the help you give to people.

William Charles Webb

bardwebb — 19 Jan 2008 12:45:31 GMT

Seeking information on ancestors/descendants/siblings of William Charles Webb, born 1844, I think in the Tonga
(Friendly Islands). Was a Methodist missionary, son of a William Webb, (no info what so ever).

Here's all I know about W.C. Webb's ancestry, and any help would be extremely appreciated!

Obituary from: "Official Journal and Year Book of the Philadelphia Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church - One Hundred and Eighteenth Session held in Allentown, Penna., March 15-21 1905." (page 83)
William Charles Webb, D.D.

Rev. William Charles Webb, D.D., son of Rev. William Webb, one of the first missionaries to the Friendly Islands, was born on one of these islands in 1844, and passed from us to his heavenly home in Philadelphia October 27th, 1904. The funeral services were held in Seventh Street Church with appropriate addresses by Rev. Floyd Tomkins, D.D., Rev. Russel H. Cromwell, D.D., and Rev. S.M. Vernon, D.D., and prayer was offered by Rev. James Morrow, D.D. His life touched many countries, but his ministry was passed mostly in America, serving churches in widely-separated cities.. He was educated in New Kingswood College, Bath; entered the British Conference in 1864, and served two years in South Wales. He spent one year in France for his health, and in 1867 was appointed to Queenstown, South Africa. Here and at Cape Town, seven years were passed. In 1875 he came to the United States, and was for some time assistant to Rev. Thomas Guard while pastor of Mount Vernon Place Church, Baltimore. He was afterward pastor of Alexandria, Va.; Meridian Street, Indianapolis; Ames Church, New Orleans; Mount Vernon Place, Philadelphia; Christ Church, Philadelphia; Pottsville; Seventh Street, Philadelphia, and Kensington, Philadelphia, and for the last seven years he was General Secretary of the Evangelical Alliance of Pensylvania. While pastor of Alexandria, Va., hea was marries to Miss Sue Harmon, who for twenty-five years was his faithful helper in the joys and trials of the ministry, and with six children survives him.

He was a choice spirit, shrined in a body too frail to give adequate expression to his impulses and aspirations, or to bear the strain of his tireless energy. With feminine gentleness he united masculine strength of thought and action; evangelistic by the impulses of the spiritual lifein him, he was yet a master of organization and attention to details; careful in pulpit preparation, he was also attentive to pastoral duties; an ardent Methodist, he was at home with people of all creeds, and he was a brother to men of all faiths if only they had the Master's spirit. Even in early manhood, when vital energy was at its best, his gentleness, forbearance, patience and quiet endurance of wrong showed the innatenobility of his nature. He was never less than a gentleman, was always a minister, and yet was warmly and earnestly human, responding cordially to all the claims of sympathy and fellowship. His fine sensitiveness may have made him seem shy and indifferent in a chilly or unfriendly atmosphere, when in reality he was longing for sympathy and brotherliness. Though choice in his tastes and associations, none were too lowly or obscure to claim the full measure of his taciful pastoral devotion, and upon him often fell the benedictions of the poor whose distresses he had relieved.

Under the trials of a changing ministry, in Europe and America, East, West and South, he bore himself with courage and Christian magnanimity, accepting change and hardness as his providential allotment under the guidance of infinite wisdom. As a preacher he was always instructive, practical and helpful; more expository than horatory, yet not lacking in sympathy with every phase of human need, nor in skill for adapting divine truth to its relief. Impressive in the pulpit and strong as an organizer, yet his best results were secured by personal effort, and many were the souls that he lite rally "plucked as brands from the burning." One of the brightest pages of his history was the splendid service he rendered in relieving the poor during a severe winter of industrial depression, while pastor of Seventh Street Church, Philadelphia. His devotion and perfect self-abandon in this work entitles him to a place in the calendar of saints. One of his most conspicuous and useful gifts was his ability to raise money for the work he had in hand. This was due partly to tact in presentation, skill in representation and pertinacity and insistence in a kindly spirit.

To those who came close to him his brotherliness was of a strength, finess of quality and tenacity of grip rarely met with, the treasure of a fifetime. He ardently loved good men, stood loyally by them, was ready to render them any service, and it mattered little to him to what church or party they belonged.

It was fitting that such a life should have a serene and sunlit closing. He had a long illness, and death buffeted him rudely as he approached the end, but his confidence never faltered, nor did his hope grow dim. Without a cloud in the sky, at peace with God and men, declaring that his only trust was "in Jesus' blood and righteousness," he quietly passed within the veil.

re: information on Sioeli Lulu ki Ha'angana 'o Ha'ano

EFaaumuNiutei — 28 Jun 2008 12:35:57 GMT

I am looking for information on my great grand father, Sioeli Lulu ki Ha'anga 'o Ha'ano, who married Tefa Pupu'a of Kolovai. I wanted to learnn more about my great grandfather and also my great grandmother, Tefa Pupu'a.

children of Penisimani Latuselu

athol166 — 27 Jan 2007 8:43:41 GMT

I'm looking for information on the children of Penisimani Latuselu, who was one of the first weslyan missionairies in Samoa. Does anyone know what became of his daughter Mele and whether she married in Tonga or in Samoa?

Pulepule search??

fairholt1 — 27 Jun 2008 9:55:13 GMT

The current Pulepule title holder is Pulepule Steve Young who is the owner of Pasefika Inn in Vaisigano downtown Apia. I'm sure he'll be more than happy to help you on your quest. His mother, Logoipulotulemapuataii Iliganoa Pulepule is the daughter of Pulepule Fanolua who's father is a direct descendant of the Tongan Royal Family. Steve's sister, Sarah (married to Foni Retzlaff- Samoa's Deputy Prime Minister) was a royal guest at a Royal Birthday function in Tonga last year where the Pulepule and Tongan Royal family connections were reaffirmed .. hope this helps ..I'll be checking your progress .. I'm Steve's youngest brother by the way ..

Looking for families from Tekiu under the surnname of Tongaonevai

Brown Manao — 22 Dec 2002 7:46:58 GMT

Is there any one out there knows these names, Tonga one vai, Susna, Manaema, Sione Kasitati, Tagata.These are my Tongan families names,and ariginally from Tekiu,Nukualofa.

Opapo Fonoimoana

Larri-Anne Fonoimoana — 5 Aug 2002 10:41:58 GMT

Aloha,
My name is Larri-Anne Fonoimoana. I am the Greatgrand-daughter of Opapo Fonoimoana through his son Teila Fonoimoana. Opapo help found the village of Sauniatu in Samoa. I am inquiry of Opapo Fonoimoana in the Tonga message board just seeing if anyone recongizes this name or has any information on Opapo Fonoimoana or his last name Fonoimoana.
Mahalo, Larri-Anne Fonoimoana

Malo Tuipelehake???

athol166 — 24 Feb 2008 11:01:20 GMT

Does anyone have info on Malo son of Alipate and Taiana? Who did he marry and who were his children? would appreciate any help. Thanks

Marriage of William(or Frederick) Bailey to Myra Everett

Sue Bradshaw — 13 Oct 2005 11:58:18 GMT

I would love to find any information on my grandfather who I never met. I think he married my grandmother in Tonga as they were both working there at the time. My father was born in 1919 in Nelson, New Zealand, so we think the marriage would have occured between 1915 and 1919. Grandfather was named either William or Frederick Bailey. All our family history has been lost so I would appreciate any help in locating records of my Grandfather. We believe he was an American. Thank you

KAHO family

pennykaho — 3 Dec 2007 3:43:05 GMT

Hi my name is Penny Kaho,

Daughter of a man who is Peni Kaho, also could go by the name of Peni Tuita.He is about 59 years and currently lives in California, USA. I am wondering if anybody knows this man, or is a KAHO themselves. I am wanting to get to know my Tongan Heritage.

Tongan for Mr. and Mrs.?

Manaia_A — 30 Jun 2007 5:10:00 GMT

Hello:

Can someone please tell me the Tongan word(s) for "mister" and "missus"?

Thank You.

Regards,
--Manaia

Birth certificate

Bastienne — 16 Feb 2007 8:36:42 GMT

We are urgently looking for a way to obtain a birth certificate for a young man who needs to prove his identity in NZ, as his mother had lost his birth certificate and passport. He has to start studying at a polytech on Monday 19 February, but were informed by Work and Income that they can't help him with a student allowance because he cannot produce a birth certificate/passport. THis may mean he cannot begin his studies, and we are really trying hard to get him away from his existing circumstances. Could you please help me with finding a way of getting a birth certificate here as quickly as possible for him. He is Filipo Fifita, was born in TOnga on 14 May 1988.

Birth certificate - Tonga

Bastienne — 16 Feb 2007 8:32:15 GMT

I am trying to help a young boy who has just finished school to apply for a copy of his birth certificate in TOnga. However, I cannot seem to find anywhere to do this. It is a matter of real urgency, as he was accepted at a Polytech to study animation here in NZ and is supposed to start on Monday 19 February, and has now been informed by social services that they cannot help him with a student allowance because he has not got a birth certificate or passport. He has no money and no home. His mother claims to have lost his birth certificate and passport. We cannot rely on her help, the circumstances are terrible, so I am trying to help. How quickly can we prove his identity?
He has a photocopy of his Permanent residency and personal information part of the lost passport which we obtained from the high school he went to. This was not enough for them though. They want the first page of his passport or a birth certificate.
His name is Filipo Fifita and was born in TOnga on 14 May 1988.
Thank you for your help.
Kind regards
Bastienne Kruger

wright family

dorothyhughes759 — 11 Dec 2006 8:46:04 GMT

would anyone know of elenor wright who was born middle to late 1800 and had a large family in fiji.Either elenor or her mother was born in tonga

TRA seeks Volunteer representatives in Tonga

Keith Mackenzie — 4 Nov 2003 8:04:34 GMT

Information about Eduard Becker and August Hettig from Samoa.

Beverly — 2 Oct 2006 3:19:12 GMT

I'm looking for some information about Eduard Becker who has branch in Apia Samoa around 1880's. He was a Acting Imperial German Consul General for the South Seas Islands in Apia, Western Samoa. August Hettig and Eduard Becker were migrate from Germany they had office in Apia Samoa. Please too help.

Looking for family history...

Michael — 11 Aug 2000 12:09:13 GMT

Hi, I would like to know any family history on the surname Uta. If you have some info, please email me at MariahSite@aol.com -- thanks!

Information about Eduard Becker and August Hettig from Samoa.

Beverly — 2 Oct 2006 3:19:10 GMT

Information about Eduard Becker and August Hettig from Samoa.

Beverly — 2 Oct 2006 3:18:54 GMT

Looking for the Descendants of Muli'amalu Tufunga from Samoa or the Tomasi

Beverly Vaitai — 2 Oct 2006 3:12:25 GMT

Hey everyone My name is Beverly and am looking for my great great great great grandfather Muli'amalu Tufunga who he migrate from Samoa. He has a son name Tomasi Siale Muli'amalu and lived in Fua'amotu in Tonga. Do appreciate any help, please contact.

family history

Moses Tauelangi — 15 Jul 2003 9:13:10 GMT

I am looking for any family history of the the Tauelangi surname.

ANYONE KNOW THE DESCENDENTS OF THE PIUKANA'S

vaimoana vea — 8 Jan 2004 6:49:48 GMT

I'M INTERESTED IN FINDING OUT WHERE THE HA'A PIUKANA'S ACTUALLY CAME FROM....I'VE HEARD WE'RE HAFEKASI BUT I DON'T KNOW WHAT??? I KNOW WE'RE BASICLY RELATED TO EVERYONE IN AHAU,KOLOVAI,ETC...SEEM LIKE EVEYONE IN HIHIFO BUT IF ANYONE KNOWS HOLLA OVAH HEA...KE TAU KII FKHOKO FAMILI....LOL..

finding family ancestry

Hilita Williams — 13 Sep 2004 2:02:31 GMT

Hi,
My name is Hilita Williams. I have been attempting for years to find my family ancestry in tonga. My father is tongan and told me that i was named after my great grandmother. I have lost contact with my dad who settled in new zealand in the 1950's.If anyone could help that would be great or give me any links as to how I would find my father to enable me to have an awareness of my tongan ancestry and carry this on to my children who are always asking questions about their tongan ancestry.

Thanks Alot
Hilita

King Tupou II's children

Amelia — 9 Mar 2006 3:58:39 GMT

I know some people would not like me mentioning such things, but...

rumour has it that King tupou II had 2 illegitimate sons, does anyone know their names or has any knowledge of them?

These 2 men were half brothers to Queen Salote, does anyone have anything in regard to this, would be of much use.

Amelia

your samoan cousin

Sandy Su'apaia Jr. — 18 May 2006 7:58:30 GMT

Hi Tuipelehake,
Just found this site, and find it very exciting to know that the Tuipelehake's are looking for the Samoan side of the family. What got my attention was this family reunion card I got from Kaiser Toa, in Utah. I hope that I can make the reunion this year. If I do, I look forward in meeting all of you.

Sandy Tuipelehake Su'apaia

Saula VI Funaki

jules — 11 May 2004 2:40:30 GMT

Hi i'm looking for my family line my Grandfather is Tevita Saula Vi Funaki from Nukualofa, married to Malia i'm looking for anyone connected to this line to complete my family tree

The Western Pacific Archive

Hera — 2 Apr 2006 5:43:07 GMT

Hi Christine. I was wondering if everyone is allowed to research the The Western Pacific Archives at Auckland University Library?

My family will be visiting AUckland and Australia this summer. Si I was wondering about this.

I was thinking looking around in there might give me clues to our family genealogy.

Any information on Kiata Family

Kathy — 5 Jan 2004 5:07:11 GMT

Looking for any information regarding the Kiata Family of Samoa.

obtaining tongan birth certifcate

Vanessa Makihele — 31 Jan 2006 10:24:51 GMT

Hi! I was filling out paperwork and realized that my husband doesn't have a copy of his birth certificate. He was born in Ha'alaufuli, Vava'u in 1977. Is there any way you can tell us how to obtain a certified copy of his birth certificate?

Malo aupito,

Vanessa

death William Fred Bailey

sue bradshaw — 11 Nov 2005 10:59:15 GMT

Dear Christine. Thank you so much for the file number for my Grandparents Marriage certificate. Further investigations show William Fredrick Bailey returned to Tonga after the marriage ended.I would be grateful if you could check the archives and see if he died in Tonga.Thank you.

Ha'apai - surnames Koloi, Helu, Taufa

Phil — 28 Sep 2003 10:40:23 GMT

I am researching my family from Ha'apai. If you have any info about these families I would love to hear from you.

'Uiha Tu'ikolovatu (1930-2005) Obit

KathleenBurnett — 8 Oct 2005 5:47:02 GMT

'Uiha Tu'ikolovatu 1930 ~ 2005 'Uiha received a new calling and obediently returned to his Heavenly Home on October 1, 2005. He was born on September 21, 1930, in Navutoka, Tongatapu, Tonga Islands, to Viliami Tu'ikolovatu and 'Ilaisaane Moala Fifita. He was the oldest of 11 children. 'Uiha married Tapaita (Senivievia) Holo'ia, on January 3, 1955 in Nuku'alofa, Tonga. They were sealed as an eternal family in the New Zealand Temple on October 23, 1967. 'Uiha was a true disciple of Christ who lived a Christ like life to the end. He served in many capacities in the LDS Church including as a Bishop, Stake President and Temple President of the Tonga Temple. He and his wife also served as missionaries in the New Zealand Missionary Training Center at Hamilton, New Zealand. He worked as a Plant Supervisor for the Tonga Electric Power Board for 27 years during which time he installed power plants in Vava'u, Ha'apai and 'Eua. He is survived by his wife of 50 years; eight children, 'Ilaisaane M. Tonga (Timani) of Sandy; 'Amelia V. Langi (Tevita) of Riverton; Viliami (Leilani) of Salt Lake City; Oloveti Moala (Nu'ulua) of Tonga; Filimone ('Ofa) of Tonga; Maloni (Mindy) of West Valley City; Luna (Hei'one) of Tonga; and 'Ailini Tu'ikolovatu of Cottonwood Heights; 37 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; a sister, Mele Funaki; brothers, Sione Tupou, Tamanika, Tomasi, Losemani, Fanguna and Manu. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Moahengi I, Moahengi II and Tevita Siu. A viewing will be held on Friday, October 7th from 8 to 11 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 E. 10600 So., Sandy. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 8th at 10 a.m. in the Sandy 4th Tongan Ward located at 251 East 10600 South, Sandy. Interment in Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery. larkinmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 10/6/2005.

Know the Togia family?

Kat — 21 Dec 1999 12:07:26 GMT

Finding out family past

Siale Mafi Kaufusi

Trish Freeman — 16 Sep 2004 7:43:17 GMT

I'm looking for any information on Siale Mafi (that was her maiden name). I belive she remarried a Kaufusi and has a son named Ben Kaufusi who played on the national Tongan rugby team. (He is my father's youngest brother.) Siale was formerly married to a Samoan named Siaosi Fanene Ama and had five children total with him before divorcing and moving back to Tonga. If you have any information on her please contact me ASAP at trish_freeman@hotmail.com

Last namw

Natasha — 21 Apr 2005 10:06:26 GMT

Just wanted to know if anyone knows the origin meaning of the name SIUFANGA, just my last name and never knew where it came from or what it means, any help anybody? Thank you.

James Borer Duthie

torryawa — 5 Feb 2006 11:47:47 GMT

I am searching for any information on James Borer Duthie,
born 20 September 1852 Brighton, England.

died 28 May 1891 at Pangai lifuka,Ha'apai, Tonga.

Bob Innes - Adelaide South Australia

Parents of WILLIAM KNOWLES

seruwaiasanday — 8 Apr 2005 9:10:23 GMT

Hi,
I am looking for information on the parents of William Knowles, who was born in Tonga in 1865 in Tonga. Any info on where in Tonga he was born or if his family came to Tonga from Tahiti would be appreciated. I have heard that his father may have been a sea captain who married a tahitian woman and then migrated towards Fiji.
If anyone knows where I can access Tongan family records or who I can contact to obtain such info please let me know.

Kind regards
Seruwaia Sanday

Verify Death

Angie Noah — 6 Feb 2005 4:19:35 GMT

I need to verify the death of Mr Patric B Noah of Lome Toto. I am told he died in a car accident 4/21/2000. Could anybody confirm that with an obit ? Its very important.

LEDINGHAM family

garrettprestage — 25 Sep 2004 1:01:47 GMT

I am trying to find any information about the LEDINGHAM family in Tonga during the 19th century. My g-grandmother, Margaret LEDINGHAM was born in Tongatabu about 1887 to John Reid LEDINGHAM and Ellen BISHOP. Does anyone have access to relevant records that might shed light on how and why the LEDINGHAMs came to be in Tonga at that time.

Garrett Prestage

Death Notice for James Borer Duthie

torryawa — 5 Feb 2006 11:47:47 GMT

Where would I find the Death Notice for James Borer Duthie,who died 28th May 1891 in Haabai,Tonga. hopefully to find his parents names, he was born 20th Sept.1852 in Brighton,England.
Thankyou Bob Innes. South Australia

ELIZABETH HEWLETT WEISS

mgleawhyte — 25 Jul 2006 11:39:57 GMT

JAMES NIXON BRUNKER (MARY ANN MCGREAVY, MARGARET WARD, JAMES TYNAN) was born 28 April 1832 in Port Macquarie, and died 5 June 1910 in Maitland. He married ELIZABETH HEWLETT WEISS 17 October 1851 in Sydney. She was born 10 June 1828 in Nuku'alfa TONGA, and died 9 November 1916.

SAVELIO OR ALAMONI IN 'EUA????

eulesslibrary — 13 Jan 2004 6:09:46 GMT

This is a really close relative living in the STATES. Just wanting to know if there is anyone out there who are related to them out there that might come across this post. I'm interested in getting in contact with some of their *close* family members. If you could leave a post, that would be much appreciated! Thanks so much.:)

Famili 'Eke of Kolovai or Fo'ui

STTaumoepeau — 6 Feb 2004 5:14:14 GMT

Anybody would know the 'Eke family of Hihifo -Kolovai or Fo'ui -if so let me know.... it would be great to get a hohoko going! 'ofa atu -sTaumoepeau -a rellie!

Finding Family Members from Homa

Leitu Tufuga — 10 Jan 2003 8:14:57 GMT

Hi My name is Leitu Tufuga
I'm samoan, Tongan descent and am desperately seeking my any information on my Tongan Familly

My GrandFather's name is Sione Punou Moeaki from Huma, TongaTapu married to Luluvika Toomalatai from Vailoa, Aleipata,Samoa.

Sione Punou Moeaki's parents are:
Moeaki & Finau Sepi from Houma, Tongtapu

Sione Punon has two brothers, Saia & Niu Palau and a half brother Tevita (from Finau Sepi's second marriage).
I'm seeking for the my ancestors may be 3 generations back before my grandfather Punou. I will appreciate any information to send through.
sincerely
Leitu Tufuga

looking for biological father

Jackie Toilolo — 22 Nov 2001 9:47:16 GMT

HI ,IF ANY ONE CAN HELP ME I'AM TRYING TO FIND MY DAD HIS NAME IS VINCINT LATAMAI NOT TO SURE ABOUT THE LAST NAME. I'AM 23YRS OLD AND WAS BORN IN AM SAMOA. MY DAD WOULD BE ABOUT 47 YRS OLD.

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Louise Griffen — 18 Aug 2004 8:35:02 GMT

Looking for Grandfather - Bob Boulton - married a Mary Millar in Tonga.

Do you remember me

ange — 2 Jun 2003 11:21:06 GMT

I was born 15th July 1967. A. M. Petrie. Mathew still looking for you.????

Trying to find John Levell

Darrell Kelly — 12 Mar 2003 10:20:21 GMT

I am trying to find my father, John Levell (I am not sure if this is the correct spelling).
I was born in Weir hospital in Lambeth on the 24th October 1970.
My mothers name is Georgina Kelly who is now age 58. I think they may have met around 1968-69.
Any information, please email me at debbies1108ataol

Pesea

norenxaq — 23 Jan 2003 5:59:11 GMT

Hello:

I am looking for the ancestry of Sela Taufa Pesea b abt 1844 in Fahefa, Tongatapu. She married Ma'ake Holo b abt 1842 also in Fahefa, Tongatapu. They had a daughter named Na'a Lolotava b. abt 1852 in Ha'akame, Tongatapu There is a note in a file I found of her that there was Temple work done on her and submitted in 1953. I am also interested in anything about that as well as anything about her husband's ancestry.

Thank-you

kamoto inquiry

norenxaq — 23 Jan 2003 5:49:40 GMT

Hello:

I am looking for the family and ancestors of Hafoka Kamoto born around 1800 in Tongatapu. He married Talanoa who was born around 1801 also in Tongatapu. They had sevaral children including a daughter named 'asinate Alakovi Kamoto b around 1824 in Houma, Tongatapu. She married Taniela Ku'ulufonua b. 1822 in Fuamotu, Tongatapu whose parents were Anitelu b around 1800 and Nau b around 1801. I am also interested in their ancestry as well.

Thank-you

Looking for my real biological father

Cherie Wood — 3 Dec 2002 4:05:28 GMT

I am looking for the man who is my real biological father. My mother is no help at all. All my life I have thought he was Richard Acosta but I have recently found out that that may not be true. I talked to a man that I had thought was my fathers brother. He told my that before I was born my mother had moved to Louisiana for about a year and when she came back to Texas I was born not long after.If any one in Louisiana or Texas knew a Betty Jo Hinton in 1973 she would have been about 22 I think please contact me.

CHRISTOPHER MAHE/TEUHEMA

isaakolee — 22 Aug 2002 2:57:09 GMT

chris would like to see you

LOOKING FOR FATHER

isaakolee — 22 Aug 2002 2:53:35 GMT

I am looking for my father,his name is Taniela Mahe,and he also uses Daniel Mahe or Amanoni Teuhema.
he was last known of in Sydney,my sister and I would like to re-establish contact,our grandmother is Ela I dont know if she is still alive

MAUMAU

HGrewe — 25 Jul 2005 1:33:28 GMT

Hi, I'm looking for the origins of the surname Maumau. They are now stretched across the border but many are located in the South Pacific on a Island called Tonga and in the United States.
If anyone has any relative information, please feel free to contact me on my email address.

Thankyou

Family Tree (trying to find roots)

p_harrell_jr — 1 May 2002 8:04:03 GMT

I am looking for any information relating to the Brumley family from Jacksboro, TX 1850-1980

and the Oliver family from Waco, Tx 1850-1980.

Peter Harrell Jr

IM LOOKING FOR MY BIOLOGICAL FATHER

CHRISTOPHER WAYNE HARTMAN — 5 Apr 2002 4:58:59 GMT

HI!
MY NAME IS CHRISTOPHER HARTMAN AND IM LOOKING FOR MY BIOLOGICAL FATHER, HIS NAME IS BRUCE WAYNE HARTMAN AND HE IS PROBABLY AROUND36 YEARS OF AGE! I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO SEE HIM AGAIN THERE HAS BEEN SOME MEDICAL ISSUES THAT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THEY ARE HERIDATARY OR NOT DAD IF YOU ARE OUT THERE PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS MESSAGE I LOVE YOU ,I NEED YOU AND IM JUST LOOKING TO MEND OUR RELATIONSHIP I HAVE NOT SEEN YOU OR HEARD FROM YOU SINCE ABOUT 1 YEAR OF AGE. IM NOW 18 PLEASE CALL ME OR E-MAIL ME SOON

CHRISTOPHER WAYNE HARTMAN

Trying to find my biological father

Latasha Patterson — 8 Jan 2002 11:19:31 GMT

I am trying to locate my bio-father, he was a sergent in the U.S Airforce back in 1966-1967. The man who I know and have always known as my bio-father, up until a year ago; was an officer in the U.S Airforce during the same time his name is Lewis C. Patterson. My mom lived on base with my dad(Lewis) along with my oldest sister, who would have been about 1 or 2 years old back then. This Airforce base was located somewhere in California. My mom was believed to have had an affair with this man that I'm looking for, her name was Louise M. Patterson back then, she was about 21 or 22 years old. Shortly after my dad(Lewis) caught them fooling around, she was pregnant with me. It has been said that they kept slient about the whole thing and the man that I know as my father rasied me as his own. I am 34 years old now and was born in 1967. Please if any one has any info, I would like too know.

looking for my half brother , bio-logical father is Kenny Tongate

Joyce Kowalski — 4 Feb 2001 11:59:59 GMT

If anyone knows of a boy being born in Oregon or Washington in the year of 1980 or 1981 and they know that their biological father is Kenny Tongate, please e-mail me. Joyce Tongate Kowalski Joeykow30@Hotmail.com

to find relatives ke tau fetu'utaki

tevita masima — 15 Feb 2000 8:14:31 GMT

kia kimoutolu oku mou ilo ha taha ihe ha'a
masima email mia.

McKEOWN/CULLEN marriage in Tonga

VickiSmith200 — 13 Jul 2003 1:44:04 GMT

I know that Tonga is NOT SAMOA but it is the closest place I can find on the map.
Can anyone help me with a marriage query. My gggrandfather William Bernard (or sometimes Bernard William) McKEOWN married Elizabeth Bridget CULLEN in about 1883 in Tonga South Seas. I understand there are indexes available for marriages around that time. Can anyone tell me who to contact in Tonga to find out details of this marriage. I would appreciate any help in this matter.
Regards
Vicki

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