Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 6, Number 4, 1 April 1989 — Paniolo Stevens' ʻOhana To Hold Reunion [ARTICLE]

Paniolo Stevens' ʻOhana To Hold Reunion

James Umialiloa Stevens was a son born in about 1850 to Charles Stevens, an Ameriean sailor, and Kealiiwahamana, a young chiefess of Kohala. His youthful years were spent in Kohala attending the Hawaiian schools. A strapping young man, a little over six feet tall, James met another horse enthusiast at Farker Ranch. As aeowpoke, his association with Fannie Purdy was exciting. She was one of Parker Ranch's best horse women, and Kimo lost his heart to her. Fannie Kaleleoili Purdy was the only daughter of Jack Hale Purdy and Fannie Kaleoleoili Davis. Her three older brothers often challenged her in horsemanship but also watched lovingly over her. In the year 1874, "Kimo" and "Pane" were married in Kamuela and resided in the Parker Ranch complex. Kimo raised his own racing horses, while Pane displayed her expertise on them, winning many victory races. The 1910 census of Hawaii shows that Kimo and Pane had 15 children; but only 13 tasted the sweetness of life. A grandchild

Charles was also included in their family; and, thus, 16 children are listed as their progenitors. On November 10-11 in Kamuela, Hawai'i, there will be a family reunion of the James Umialiloa Stevens and Fannie Kaleoleoili Purdy Stevens families. It will be an introductory family reunion, for many members are not aware of their relationships. The spirit of aloha, lokahi, and 'ohana will reign over the event. Plans to share the history of the beginnings of the Kimo-Pane Kiwini 'Ohana, the lines of genealogy, the 'ohana historical places and events, and future 'ohana plans will be discussed. Researching family background ean reveal many things. This family reunion is not meant to hurt anyone or to elaim any property of any kind. The Kiwini Stevens 'ohana reunion is to introduce families to eaeh other and to leam more of how they are related. More information will be sent to individuals upon registration with Elaine P. Makaio, 17 Mikioi St., Hilo, Hawaii 96720.