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Re: Searching for my husband's roots from Uvea(AFALA'ATO FAMILY)

alafredtaholo — 2009-11-20 09:11:26Z

'Amelia Tokanga Hahau Lavelua was a Daughter of Soane Patita Lavelua Vito Lavelua...But Vito or Vite of 'Uvea...'Amelia was a Tu'ifefine at the time she had a son Fotofili Fekai son of Tatafu Tu'i Ha'atakalaua...Fotofili also known as a Tu'i Niua Fo'ou...

Re: www.uvea-mo-futuna.com

hoturo11 — 2009-10-04 03:01:46Z

Hello,
I am searching for family members in wallis et futuna. I am originally from the Fiji Islands. The only information i have is my great grandmother, her name Filomena Gatuhau Falelavaki(born 1901, wallis et futuna)..she married my great grandfather Arthur Elbourne(died in Suva, Fiji 1937)
Filomena's Father was Bernadino Falelavaki married Maleta.

Please any information regarding Filomena Falelavaki, would be appreciated.As well any relations to other family in Wallis et futuna. Thanks

searching for Family in Wallis et futuna

hoturo11 — 2009-10-04 02:49:54Z

Hello,
I am looking for any family members in Wallis et futuna.
I am originally from the Fiji Islands. The only information i have is my great grandmothers name Filomena Gatuhau Falelavaki (born 1901), her father's name: Bernardino Falelavaki married Maleta. Please any information would be gladly appreciated.

Re: www.uvea-mo-futuna.com

mfisimouvea — 2009-04-10 03:55:20Z

My name is Fisi, and I study in fiji, in SPS/CETC in Narere.
I came here for a training for 7months and I go back in October.

So I`m happy to be here.

Re: looking for Sakalia surname...

helenvaikona — 2008-10-27 05:20:54Z

My name is Kosema VAIKONA. I know Lafaele Sakalia. I went to school with him. He is still in Tonga. My email address is kosemavaikona@yahoo.co.nz

I would love to hear from you all.

Take care God bless you all
Regards
Kosema

Re: www.uvea-mo-futuna.com

helenvaikona — 2008-10-27 02:00:36Z

im looking for grandfather family in uvea and futuna his last name is Tonata they use to call him Sione Tonata im am one of his grandson my name is kosema vaikona thank you hey iknow few sakalia iwent to school with one his name lafaele sakalia from ma'ufanga

Re: www.uvea-mo-futuna.com

helenvaikona — 2008-10-27 01:46:59Z

im looking for grandfather family in uvea and futuna his last name is Tonata they use to call him Sione Tonata im am one of his grandson my name is kosema vaikona thank you

Re: www.uvea-mo-futuna.com

helenvaikona — 2008-10-27 01:42:24Z

im looking for grandfather family in uvea and futuna his last name is Tonata they use to call him Sione Tonata im am one of his grandson my name is kosema vaikona thank you

Re: Searching for my husband's roots from Uvea(AFALA'ATO FAMILY)

abmalua — 2008-09-08 04:07:45Z

Hi my name is Ala-i-vailahi Lutui
my grandmother Ala-i-vailahi Lutui married Semisi Lutui from Tokomololo.. my grandfather passed before i was born but my dad Tevita Pakileata Lutui sister is I believed named after their mehikitanga 'Amelia Lavelua. I reside in Idaho USA .. originally from New Zealand. I would love to hear from you and seeing that u postetd this quite a while ago maybe you met quite alot of family

'ofa lahi atu

Re: www.uvea-mo-futuna.com

pwendt148 — 2008-08-24 03:01:22Z

My name is Peter Joseph Wendt and am staying in Fiji. My grandmother Emelita Teki Falelavaki and her sister Katalina Falelavaki arrived from Wallis around the 1920s with their husbands (Wendt) & (Kamali)It is beleived that their father was Palatino a son of one Soane Patita of Wallis and their mother was Sulita Puhetahi Tamole of Futuna.

I would very much appreciate any information on the families
they originated from in Wallis and Futuna then, and in relationship to the Families in Wallis & Futuna today

Re: YORI FAMILY IN FRANCE

kayseewhy — 2008-07-23 11:13:40Z

Yori isn't French, it's from the Russian area. My grandfather used to tell me that his parents were from Lithuania.

Tootoo clan in Oahu, Hawaii

nvaefaga — 2008-07-08 16:41:55Z

Talofa, my name is Nancy S. Vaefaga and my grandmother (who I am adopted to), now my mother is Matauaga Tootoo and she had brothers Tootoo, Afi, Ielu Tootoo and they are from Manua, Olosega. Are we related? Tootoo also had sons name Lilo and Iakopo Tootoo. I am still learning more about my ancestry and am excited to see soo many Tootoo's. If anyone knows of these people, could you please respond? Thank you and God's Blessings to all of you.

Family Tree-Grandmum

manucasue — 2008-06-12 04:34:20Z

I am compiling a family tree from my grandmother side. Little info that I have received is that my great grandfather (Samuela Lewelua)came from Wallis Futuna to Fiji in 1800s. Married a Fijian, Sulueti and had two kids Reape Lokoloko born in 1909 (my grandmother) & Peni. Any little info. will be appreciated. Thanks

WALLIS-AND-FUTUNA-ISLANDS Mailing List

Manaia_A — 2008-05-02 07:12:58Z

WALLIS-AND-FUTUNA-ISLANDS-L
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Topic: A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in Wallis and Futuna Islands, two groups of islands in the southwestern Pacific Ocean between Fiji and the Samoas.

To join WALLIS-AND-FUTUNA-ISLANDS-L, send mail to WALLIS-AND-FUTUNA-ISLANDS-L-request@rootsweb.com
with the single word subscribe in the message
subject and body.

Regards,
--Manaia

Re: YORI FAMILY IN FRANCE

rideap8nt — 2008-03-02 09:35:55Z

My great-grandmother's last name was Yori however, I don't think she was French. Her name was Lena Yori and she came to the US around 1905. I know she had a number of sisters.

Re: Looking for Fonokimoana's or Afualo's

SANTANAO — 2008-02-17 07:39:06Z

omg!!!!i have a feeling thats where we connect...somehow tears are just streamiong off my face 9in how many names came ub to be familiar...i dont have a clue with the laulu...but um...my grandads name is mano tootoo OPAPO!and the names of the brothers and sisters you mentioned are all in our family!we have a mitainasiva,lagi and lauulu....buh i have a feeling that my grandad has sisters and named his kids some of them...and then there was us...we have a lot of things to do on our family reasearch on here...thanks for your help but thats all i came across...

really admire the hard work

Re: Looking for Fonokimoana's or Afualo's

larri409 — 2008-02-16 23:56:48Z

I did a little searching on familysearch.com and came up with this. Maa Opapo md Fogatuli and had six children:
Laulu Mano Tootoo Opapo, Lagi, Kirisimasi, Loiva, Mitainasiva & Laulu. Is Laulu Mano Tootoo Opapo your grand dad that was adopted? Do you know who Maa Opapo md Fogatuli are? Would there be any way to find out more about Maa Opapo md Fogatuli? Do you know who this couple is: Siupola Opapo md Fogatuli. This may be our connection.
Thank you

Re: Looking for family of Falakiko Palahame/Epalahame? Wallis & Futuna

natashalemotohanisi — 2008-02-16 16:50:51Z

Hi Angela,
Please email me natasha.hanisi@mail.com I KNOW were related to your hubby Tevita as my son's name is Kepueli from my husbands side but also I am Pua Vivi's great-great granddaughter and all I know is she is that they were from 'Uvea and Falakiko and Lino, Emma Lebas, Etita & Mele Paane, Melevesi Fotu are all names familiar! Let's try and figure this out! How exciting!
Natasha

Re: Looking for Fonokimoana's or Afualo's

SANTANAO — 2008-02-15 11:05:57Z

thanks for the help!the thing is i cant get any info from any of my parents.the onky information i have is that my grandad MANO TOOTOO OPAPO was adopted by this family....my grandad died ages ago before i was born and thats why i cant get a hold of any info from them...i see that there is a tootoo and a opapo!!! im confused....the thing is my grandad was adopted and the funny thing is we still carry on the tootoo and the Opapo with us....theres quite a lot of us....my grandad MANO TOOTOO OPAPO married SAUNOA...Any ideas???

thank you once again!

Re: Looking for Fonokimoana's or Afualo's

LarrianneFono — 2008-02-12 23:23:16Z

Hi I am very excited to get your email. My grandfather is Teila Fonoimoana and his father is Opapo Fonoimoana from the village of Fogatuli. Opapo's father was Saulu. Now Saulu had two wives 1. Malia Toa (This is the line that I come from) and 2. Faleipola
Saulu & Malia Toa had six children:
Opapo, Gia Tua, Vaolo, To'oto'o, Poutoa, & Pila

Saulu & Faleipola had six children: Vasalola,Tuileva,Fogatuli,Tua'a,Utu & Pelesasa. Are any of these names familliar? I hope that we can find a connection between our families.
Thank you Larri

Re: Looking for Fonokimoana's or Afualo's

SANTANAO — 2008-02-12 02:02:46Z

hi there ...i was just searching for some info about my grandfather...and heres is what i got...i mean my grandad is from Fogatuli Savaii and my sister is name after the village Fogatuli...Grandad will be Mano Opapo...can you tell me how we atre related to the Fonoi moanas as we have no infor about uit....one of my greatest goals in life is to see my ancestors and etc...myuch love and keep ub with the good job!

Peters (Fiji) - Isireli Peters or Cyril Vincent Peters

kokonut808 — 2007-12-17 13:48:33Z

I am looking for information about my grandfather's connection to Wallis and Futuna. My grandfather is Isireli (Cyril Vincent) and we are the Peters Family in Lautoka, Fiji. I am looking for information about his family and/or connections to the islands. Please if you know any information, feel free to message me.

Vinaka

Kelvin

Peters (Fiji) - Isireli Peters or Cyril Vincent Peters

kokonut808 — 2007-12-17 13:47:52Z

Re: Looking for Fonokimoana's or Afualo's

vfely — 2007-10-15 16:55:25Z

Howzit Uncle and Cousin.

I have heard the same story. You have some Afualos and Felys here in So. Utah. My name is Vaitogi Fely. My Grandmother is Talalelei Fonoimoana. I stayed with Malia M Soloman for about a year and I feel so lucky to be a part of our family. The most information I got was when we were just sitting about talking story. Hanging out with one of our matriarchs for a year was a great thing for me culturally. My father sent me there to "meet my roots." I have Some auntis and my Grandmother on video talking story if you are interested. I am a nurse and a Deputy Sheriff here in southern Utah. There is a Dan Afualo here as well. I just went to a Kahuku vs. Bingham football game in Cedar City Utah and it was POLY CENTRAL. It was great to see old friends and make new ones. I met some of Teila's children at a Family reunion in Azuza a few years back- Since then I named one of my children Teila after your dad. It is important to keep Hula, Polynesian food, and Polynesian traditions in our homes (Fa'a Samoa)except maybe the lickings (I took my share and about two generations as well).
Tofa, Vaitogi Fely

Searching for my husband's roots from Uvea(AFALA'ATO FAMILY)

kaipeleahoi24 — 2007-04-12 10:21:02Z

I need your help if you receive my e-mail. I married to Kolanitisi Fifita of Kolovai and Leimatu'a, and I believe his grandmother is a full Uvea married to a Tongan man from Kolovai, Hihifo Tongatapu, his name was Sione Fifita and my husband's grandmother's name was Sefilina 'Aluitokelau 'Afala'ato, and I heard that her ancestry is from the Uvea's Royal Family. Please if you fnd anything about this lady would please contact me via email. My husband's family lived in Kolovai, Leimatu'a, Vava'u and Fungamisi, Vava'u.
The funny thing when I looked the the Royal Family, and I saw one of the niece her name is Lavelua Amelia, and Lavelua 'Amelia is my Greatgrandmother's niece name. His brother's name is Semisi Lutui, and his oldest daughter's name is Lavelua 'Amelia and I remembered before she died she told me about our family from Uvea and they come from the royal family and I believe my side because of the name but I didn't mean to confuse the searching but please do. They lived in Tokomololo, Tongatapu my family.
I hope you will be able to do a research and get back to me in your earliest convenience.

Thank you in adavance for taking care of this matter in a timely manner.

Kind Regards,
Longo Fifita

Re: Looking for family of Falakiko Palahame/Epalahame? Wallis & Futuna

alisimanu1 — 2007-03-02 00:57:50Z

Hi

My name is Alisi Heilala Manu, I'm Kiti Palahame's eldest daughter. I was shock when I was just playing on the computer and find this website about dad's family. I'm 28 years old, I got married in August 2006. My brother Epalahame is 23 and still single. We live in Melbourne because dad is buried here. I would love to know more about granddad's family and where he comes from. One day I just might go to Wallis Is.

God Bless everyone
Alisi

Re: looking for Sakalia surname...

maddessdawgowt06 — 2007-02-09 04:23:12Z

Hi I am the daughter of ipolito Sakalia who is the son of sani and faaligi Sakalia. Faaligi passed away when my father was 3 Sani then later...married a niuean woman by the name of Kalo and they are now both diseased and buried on the island of niue. Sorry its abit late to reply but i just found your comment and decided to reply to it.

Feel free to reply.

Thankyou
Tara Sakalia

Re: SEARCHING FOR TUALAU PO'OI in WALLIS AND FUTUNA

litia_1 — 2007-01-11 04:14:08Z

Hi, I am currently researching the family tree on the Po'oi clan from 'Uvea. Tualau Eiki's mother is Pasepa, who is the sister of Holokaukau, who was the 1st Po'oi in Vava'u. The title 'Po'oi' was given (temporary) to your grand-father because Talatala Po'oi was far too young to take the title. Queen Salote then gave the 'Po'oi' title back to Talatala (grandson of the 1st Po'oi) when he was older. My understanding is that Pasepa is Holokaukau's half sister. They have the same father but different mothers. Hope someone from Uvea will have some input into this kumikumi to help complete the family tree.

Malo

Litia

Re: Looking for family of Falakiko Palahame/Epalahame? Wallis & Futuna

M_Palahame — 2006-07-17 01:43:19Z

Hi! Angela, thanks a billion that I am coming across in this web site so that I found what my dad is dreaming of.

Anyway, happy to introduce myself, I am one of the granddaughters of Falakiko Epalahame & Elina Fifita and second daughter of 'Ofa 'Epalahame the eldest son of Falakiko & Elina.

Happy to contact with you later.....

'ofa atu
Melesete

SEARCHING FOR TUALAU PO'OI in WALLIS AND FUTUNA

2006-07-07 12:28:56Z

hi my name is mele and i am a descendant of tualau eiki po'oi from uvea whom migrated to tonga in 1829. From there i am now a great grand daughter of tualau. Anyways i found this website and hope to find any connection to tualau's family in uvea nowadays or if anybody knows anything about my greatgrand father please contact me whenever you can

malo aupito
mele po'oi

Re: Like to find out about my grandfather

CLiavaa — 2006-04-13 19:52:26Z

Dear Doran,
In what country did your grandparents live?
Have you checked your mother's marriage cert to find her parents' names and her place of birth?

Once you know the country, if the possible period of time is the 1900s, you should be able to find something. If it is earlier, then research is more difficult.

If they lived on Wallis Island, since it is French, the records are probably kept there, in the Mairie or Mayor's office, for each town or island. You would have to write to them, preferably in French and request copies of whatever they have.

However, if they lived on Tonga, the marriage registrations are available on film, but not the births or deaths.

If they lived elsewhere, look at the immigration records for that country.

sakalia surname

2006-02-13 05:11:45Z

hi my name is liliola sakalia. my father is ipolito sakalia and his father is sani sakalia. my father married a niuean named siliva sakalia and they live in australia.

Looking for family of Falakiko Palahame/Epalahame? Wallis & Futuna

2005-11-14 23:11:46Z

Dear Angela,
My name is Emma, I live in Australia.
My Partner is Latonoa Palahame from Tonga. I showed him this e-mail and he was interested in getting in touch with you.

My e-mail address (only for the next few months) is emma@cpcland.com.au

Re: Looking for family of Falakiko Palahame/Epalahame? Wallis & Futuna

2005-07-04 05:17:55Z

Satini and Kiti Palahame's Father was Falakiko Palahame, also known as Palahame Falakiko, from Wallis and Fortuna.

Re: Looking for family of Falakiko Palahame/Epalahame? Wallis & Futuna

2005-07-04 05:15:13Z

Hi there, I beleive I can help you.

email me @ angpalahame@hotmail.com

My husbands father is Satini Palahame, his kids are Tevita (my husband), Kepueli and Helena.

Satini's twin is called Kiti Palahame. He passed away quite a few years ago. His kids are Alisi and Abraham Palahame.

Alisi lives in Melbourne Australia. I've asked Helena for Alisi's number and will post it up when i get it.

Hope this helps Angela Palahame

Re: Looking for family of Falakiko Palahame/Epalahame? Wallis & Futuna

2005-06-27 23:37:58Z

Hi

I am also looking for a friend of the same family name who resides in Australia. Her name is Alisi Palahame and she is in her mid 20s. All i recall of her family is that her father is a twin but sorry cannot recall his name.

Re: Looking for Fonokimoana's or Afualo's

Larri34 — 2005-01-27 20:56:08Z

Hi Cousin!!
I am Larry's daughter and Teila's grand daughter. My dad sends his hello's. We live in Reno, Nv. It is so nice to hear from you. My father and I have been researching Opapo's line for some time. We have some unanswered questions about the line and extened families. It could also be that there may somethings we don't understand. I was encouraged to seek out more information online and discovered this message board.
I heard a story from family that the name Fonoimoana was Fonokimoana. For some reason the "k" was taken out. Is that when you write that Fonoimoana is a tongan name?? The name "Saulu" is the real name and Afualo is a title name?? These are just a few questions that we have had during our research.
Thank you for your email and your time.
Aloha, Larri-Anne Fonoimoana

Re: Looking for Fonokimoana's or Afualo's

2005-01-26 21:22:58Z

Hi Larri,
By now you know their is a lot of family with both the Fonoimoana and Afualo's name in Hawaii and Samoa.
Grandpa Opapo Fonoimoana was originally an Afualo but because he joined the LDS church Grandpa's father, Saulu Afualo from Samata Savaii desowned him and refused to have Grandpa use the Afualo name. So, Grandpa took the Fonoimoana name which is of Tongan origin.
I am from Grandpa Toa's line. My mother was Lemoa Fonoimoana Taualii. She was the oldest daughter of Grandpa Toa and Grandma Line and was raised as a child by Grandpa Opapo and still took care of them after she had married my father, Wallace Ualifi Taualii from Alao.

Who are your parents? I now live in Albuquerque New Mexico working at the University of New Mexico in women's basketball.

Looking for family of Falakiko Palahame/Epalahame? Wallis & Futuna

2005-01-03 06:16:34Z

Hi me and my husband are trying to find the family or parents of Falakiko Palahame who was born in 27th Jun 1907 in Uvea, wallis & Futuna Islands.

He migrated to Tonga as a young man i think and married Elina Fifita. He had about 10 kids (Palahame family) who's children now live all over the world.

He died at 50 years of age in 1957.
Has sons, Oleni. Satini, Ofa (in 60's now)
daughters Helena, Alisi

Anyone know if records for wallis & fortuna exist?
Anyone related?

Re: looking for Sakalia surname...

2004-11-07 09:19:39Z

Hello Paula,
Langi is my grandfather (Visese's dad) your mum would know him and I am named after one of Langi's daughters who died young. I met some of the family from 'Uvea while in Apia for a celebration and I was hoping to get in touch with anyone from there...guess they may not have much access to internet. Anyhow let the family know that we are well and send our regards. My email is sakalia@aol.com if you should like to keep in touch.

Re: looking for Sakalia surname...

2004-11-06 22:08:05Z

hi my name is paula, my grandfather(mums father) was Sani Sakalia the son of the first Sakalia to settle in Tonga with Ana. Sakalia and Ana also had sons, Lafaele(Sole) Maika and Langi and daugthers Atonia, Losa and Nive

theodule blond

radar2003 — 2004-08-15 18:17:23Z

I am looking for information on Theodule Blond Born oct 04/1830 Crillon Oise France .married Julie Bizard thanks dennis

Looking for Fonokimoana's or Afualo's

LarriFonoimoana — 2004-07-05 02:53:48Z

My name is Larri-Anne Fonoimoana. Our Fonoimoana name started from my great grandfather Opapo Fonoimoana who was from Fogatuli, Savaii. Our family records have a Fonokimoana man who marries Manutafea Su'a and has Laulu who has Saulu then comes Opapo.
Have any Fonokimoana's traveled to Samoa? I am looking for any kind of information.
Mahalo, Larri-Anne Fonoimoana

Genealogy researchiny the KELTZ-KELTS-KELZ-KELS family

JamesAnthonyTony_KeltzSr — 2004-05-26 23:38:21Z

Genealogy researching the KELTZ-KELTS-KELZ-KELS family in France,Germany, and in the United States in the 1700's-1800's and in the 1900's. Would appreciate any information on the KELTZ-KELTS-KELZ-KELS family.Please contact; James Anthony"Tony"Keltz,Sr. (Ancestral genealogist) 445 Belmont Ave. Wilmington,Ohio U.S.A. 45177-2824. Ph:1-(937)382-7744. or E-mail; tkeltz445@yahoo.com / tonykeltzsr@webtv.net / santa@childsworld.us / Thanks!--------Tony.........(a.k.a.-SANTA) P.S.-Always looking forward to hearing from long lost cousins! / KELTZ, & Related Families Association./ a non-profit genealogy researching Org./ "FREE GENEALOGY"----------------

Like to find out about my grandfather

2004-05-08 07:36:34Z

Unfortunately, I lost my mother was I so young and did not know enough about my grandfather. All I know is that his last name was FouaFanua. I was told that his family was from the island of Wallis and Futuna. My grandma was from the island of Tonga.

Please email me if you have any information.

Thank you.

www.uvea-mo-futuna.com

2004-03-01 02:45:01Z

Hi guys,

You're looking for some relatives in 'Uvea mo Futuna, come and visit us: www.uvea-mo-futuna.com

You can post a request on our forum: Fale Fono: www.uvea-mo-futuna.com/forum

Bye for now

Filihau@uvea-mo-futuna.com

Re: Research for my grandfather's Family

2004-03-01 02:42:55Z

Hi Mikaela,

I got your message. Try to reach Seletute Puluiuvea in Mata'utu. She can help you: tinisele@wallis.co.nc

'ofa'atu

Koau Filihau

filihau@uvea-mo-futuna.com

Re: looking for Sakalia surname...

2004-03-01 02:39:41Z

Malo e lelei Tonata,

The Sakalia family still exists in my home village, Ha'afuasia in Hahake district on 'Uvea. I also a Tonata from their family. For further information ask some more info to anastasia@statwf.org or elisa@statwf.org

'ofa'atu

Nofola

Koau Filihau

Re: Research for my grandfather's Family

2004-02-29 20:46:18Z

Parlez-vous français ? sinon allez surfer sur ce site :
look ce site web :
uve-mo-futuna.com - vous pourrez laisser au forum: fale fono
un message pour rechercher votre famille a wallis ou ailleurs.
Nofola,

Re: looking for Sakalia surname...

2003-11-20 19:16:29Z

Hello to you guys ko au ko e mokopuna ua au 'o Sole pea mo Ata Sakalia 'o ma'ufanga pea ko e mokopuna 'o Maie pea mo Puniloa Sakalia pea koe ta'ahine au 'a 'Alofangia and Sekola Sakalia....... 'oku mau 'i heni 'i he bay area pea 'oku 'i ai 'eku faka'amu keu 'ilo'i 'a hoku famili sakalia i mean all.... he 'oku 'ikai ke 'i ai ha'aku 'ilo ki he famili but we still a Sakalia i have six brother , i'm 23, and my brother's are 20, 18, 16, 11, 9, 3.... so feel free to ask me anything about us.... take care and hopefully i will hear from you soon...

'ofa lahi atu
Ms. Sakalia