WebMalietoa Uilamatutu - also known as Malietoa Faiga or Malietoa Faisautele. Taofimalo married [Tevaga Akalemo Filipo] of Lealatele. University of the South Pacific. He knew that if his father learned of his forbidden conduct, his very life would be at stake. Bevans, Charles (1968). Films795864 and 795889 contain transcripts of the interviews. GAFA O FIAME LE SAOFAAPITO MA LE AIGA PAIA O SA-LEVALASI I LOTOFAGA ATUA: Usu #2 Tuiavii ia Leteleotalaia le afafine o Mataafa i Ululoloa faaee le gafa o Tauaaletoa (tama), ma Unusialetoa (teine). WebMalietoa Talavou was born circa 1810 to Malietoa Vai'inupo Tavita, by his second wife Fuataiotuimaleali'ifano Malietoa Muagututi'a (also known as Malietoa Ti'a). Steinberger also gained the trust and support of King Laupepa, the Taimua and the Faipule and secured the office of Premier for himself on May 22, 1875 (Gilson 318). The Gatoaitele and Tamasolii were conferred upon Too Sualauv who was to serve as temporary guardian of the titles until the official Malietoa was chosen and installed. Alia immediately grasped her brazen words of invitation, and impetuously acted upon them, just as she demanded. Disgusted, Sina and Malalatea determined to go home to their village of Aele in Faleata (Upolu). Talavou's conversion to the Lotu Toga also emphasizes political connections with Tonga which are often overlooked. Toe usu Ifopotui i lana usuga lona lua ile afafine o Loau i Saluafata faaee le gafa o Falavaasaiato. Alternating 4-year terms for each king begin. 1962 AD Western Samoa becomes an independent country, which renames itself the Independent State of Samoa. 1914 AD Western Samoa is occupied by a New Zealand force during World War I. O Savea lea sa Portrayed in oral tradition as a cannibal and bloodthirsty warrior who preferred the battlefield to the royal court. A e fia malamalama i le gafa o le Atunuu, ona fesili lea, e mataga lou post o nei mea eke le iloa. Copyright 2022 SamoanMythology.net, All right reserved. The leaders of Savaii and iga i le Tai opposed the nomination of Laupepa because of his youth and lack of experience in leadership and war. Gauifaleasis sister Totogata felt very lonely after her beloved sisters marriage and departure. 0 isi sivali na auina atu i le Tui Atua, ma fautuaina ai ina ia nofo sauni ina nei manaomia lana fesoasoani. My mothers maiden name is Burgess, which is also from an Englishman who married into the Samoan lines. Since the Malietoa and Leiataua families were related to and allied with the ruling families of Tonga it was politically favorable that Talavou take up the religion of his supporters. I wish to correct the assumption that Fitimaupuloga went to Samoa in search of a husband. Tuga'ula Publications. Ole tama o Too ole tama a Lulago, ao le tama o Ata ole tama a Lulai. figures into signing Steinberger's deportation order, an action that sorely disappointed the members of the Faipule and the Taimua. Robert Louis Stevenson moves to Samoa. German, British, and American warships sink. 11. Usu le Tagaloa Letula ia Ulalemamae, faaee le gafa o Tagaloa Sefaatutele Usu Tagaloa Sefaatutele ia Tuumoega, faaee le gafa o Tagaloa Faanofonuu. When the Aana warriors heard that the troops of Malietoa had concentrated at the next village, they resolved to return, the more so as their objective had been accomplished without the loss of a single man. The following is a unique research methodology for Samoans as they participate in family history and genealogy work: Every family has their own unique set of titles. The truth is, that Aristotles treatise on Morals is next in succession to his Book of Physics.Edgar Allan Poe (18091849), A mans interest in a single bluebird is worth more than a complete but dry list of the fauna and flora of a town.Henry David Thoreau (18171862). Malietoa Talavou mobilized his forces to attack Laupepa's Puletua in July 1877, prompting Laupepa's men to flee Taumuaf for Vaimoso (Tuvale 23). Faatoa veaia lea e ia Aana ua fa atasia, taluai e oo lava i vaegaau mai nuu mamao, e ?ai Faleiatai, sa malaga mai ma sa saunia ai foi e tau mo 1o latou alii talavou. Malietoa Moli SEUPULE.. 29. 7. He held the position again from 1973 until his death in 1975. Ask members of your family for information. WebThe name Gafa is usually given to a Boy. Your email address will not be published. He went back to his island and talked to the chiefs and asked them if they would be willing to recite it or voice record it. Legend mentions her reign as one of benevolence and peace. A handful of other versions are also recorded, however the overall consistency of chronology and nomenclature is impressive given the oral nature of Samoan genealogy transmission. 1954 AD A Constitutional convention is held to prepare Western Samoa for independence. Taimalelagi remained anti-Christian until his death but Talavou later attached himself to the Wesleyan [Methodist] sect through his Tongan kin (Meleise 1987b:239). Well known in Samoan mythology as a tyrant cannibal who exacted human tribute from his subjects. The original materials no longer exist as an intact collection. Vol. Here is the story of this complex family within the gafa (family or succession line) of the Malietoa title, and how Laauli came to marry these most prominent sisters of Faelili, near Atua, Upolu. I donated these to the FamilySearch Library and they have been microfilmed. 1. Usu Seiuli II ia Laupola Malaeulu, faaee le gafa ole tama o Malaeulu Paealaalafaga, toe faaee le gafa ole tama o Launiu. They had a son, [Tevaga Milo Filipo] and a daughter [Malia Taliilagi Filipo]. WebFaleaseu and his two daughters Tiniopoula ana Sinafa'alua lived at Vailele a village in Upolu.One day Faleaseu went pigeon hunt (seugalupe)and never returned home.So his daughters went searching for their father.They first searched at Laulii a nearby village but they couldn't find him there. So she resolved to join her in Malie. Those ending in a pointed hook were called nifooti (head knife) and served to cut off the head of the vanquished enemy. One day after the brothers had grown up, they went to Faealili, a district in the southwest of Atua, Upolu. WebIn Samoa: European influence. Ia mafai ona ausia e alo ma fanau le tomai maualuga i mataupu eseese e ala lea i le fa'aogaina o le Gagana ma le aganu'u Fa'aSamoa. WebThe vanguard, consisting of the warriors of Fasitoouta, Fasitootai, and Sagafili, was ordered to attack Saleimoa in the early morning and to take as many heads as possible. We all have royal blood..All this non sense, somehow we are all related, I am Samoan, Tongan & chinese and I love all my family. LANDS AND TITLE COURT DECISION 18 JUNE 2008. Some of them stopped off in Samoa and settled there instead. Like his father, it seems that Talavou's professions of Christianity were more of a socio-political tactic than a spiritual conversion, especially since he continued to defy basic Christian tenets regarding plural marriage and warfare until his death. You have no idea what you talking about, E lua usuga a Malietoa Laauli, lona lua ia Totogata, faa'ee le gafa o Gato'aitele[tamatai] ma TauanuuFaiga [alii] tupuaga o le nuu o Tuanai. My grandfather told him he would do as he pleased. A club that had become famous was held in great veneration, and when its owners died, it would either be laid on his grave or be kept by his family as a sacred heirloom. O Malietoa Upoluosavea lenei na tau ia. 1855 AD Goddeffroy and Sons of Germany establish a store. Sometimes the brides name would be left off the record, or some of the female children would be left off. 9. tauaso foi. Marrying Malietau, "Is a sign from above. Other messengers were sent to the Tuiatua advising him to hold himself in readiness, should his assistance be required. And we are pleased to let you know that we found the meaning of your name, An understanding and involved person. The main body of the army would rest and await further orders. 1875 AD Steinberger becomes premier of Samoa. The origin of the Talavou's appetite for war and talent for victory were developed early in his life under the tutelage of his father Vaiinup and his uncle Taimalelagi. His nephew Malietoa Laupepa was seated on the throne nine days later.
The six captured heads would be offered to Fee as soon as the war was ended. We are all GODS children and yes he is the only KING. 0 Sina lenei na usuia e le Tui Manua. Calling his chieftains together, Tamalelagi issued his orders for the main army. WebFEEPO ma ATIOGIE. Ole a toe foi nei ia Malietoa Laauli, i ana usuga e iai le tama o Malietoa Falefatu. Talavou was one of Vaiinup's sons mentioned by Williams as having accepted the Lotu without Vaiinup's permission in 1832. It was my grandfather. Faalataolefuaaleaigailetai [Faalataitaua, Faalataaloalii ] was the son of this couple who went on to become Malietoa, Seiulialii and Taimua. I mean really! It is not just to say Look. The FamilySearch Library has a large collection of Samoan records. 4. All this was faithfully carried out, and before long the hostile armies faced each other. Malietoa (brave warrior) becomes a Matai title. We lease it to the Church for one dollar a year. Malietoa Natuitasina - Half Brother (Same father, Malietoa Fitisemanu I) to Malietoa Vaiinupo. It did not matter which, since he only sought the advantage of the Malietoa line. I. The two days of delay were very busy ones. So Atiogie, the second son of Feepo, became the successor of his father as head of the family. Talavou was one of the first Samoan missionaries of the L.M.S. Samoa 1830-1900: The Politics of a Multi-cultural Community.

He proceeded to divide them into two groups: the vanguard (muaau) and the main army (ituau). They preferred to stay indoors and celebrate or sleep during the rainy season, so the Germans hired Chinese laborers to come, so you find Chinese blood mixed in with the Samoan. While support for Talavou as king was overwhelming, it was not unanimous. 1918 AD A deadly flu epidemic kills one-fifth of the Samoan population (approximately 8,000 people). Ona toe usu loa lea ia Luafatasaga ona iai lea ole tama na igoa ia Gagaasavea, ma Umuasavea. Ina ua malu le afiafi o le aso taupoina, sa gasolo atu vaegaau o tau- lelea 1 Leulumoega, ua uma lelei foi ona sauni tau o ilatou. In background, Feepo, the ancestor of the Malietoa, had 3 children, 2 boys and one girl named Sina. Usu Ifopo Lopati ia Makelita le tamaitai Falefa faaee le gafa o le teine o Salapima, ole tama o Teo, ma le teine o Sitau. Really! Na usu Malietoa Taulaupapa ia Tonuumatasiva le afafine o Luatua faaee le gafa ole tama o Seiuli toe faaee le gafa ole teine o Taiaopo. Usu Malietoa Example below. Ole mea lea na avea ai Atiogie, 1e atalii lona lua o Feepo, e suia lona tama ma avea ai ma uTu o le aiga. 1920s AD Schools are built in Sauniatu and Mapusaga. 1910 AD Dr. Eric Schultz is governor of Samoa and the Malietoa and Tupua families are given titles as counselors to the governor. Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) SamoanMythology.net, All right reserved. More to the point, she reasoned, she realized she too loved Laauli and she was convinced that her future happiness depended on her living with them so she could be near him. The Court is now of the view that the next Malietoa should be a person that can best unite an obviously divided family and continue the tradition of leadership and service established by previous Malietoas. Your file is uploaded and ready to be published. WebThis story also explains how Feepo came to have the Malietoa line. Microfilm numbers for these are 795863, 795864, and 795865. Talavou's first association with Christianity was through John Williams (missionary) and the London Missionary Society. Western Samoa Sa saunia loa le mua au mo fatauioa. After Ml's death, the S Malietoa was torn along religious and geopolitical lines: Savaii, Manono, parts of Tuamasaga and the Methodists (including Tongan Wesleyans) were behind the S Talavou while Malie, the rest of Tuamasaga, and the L.M.S. "Tamafaig shaman, king or maniac? Tufahau and the Tui Kanokupolu establishment were deeply involved in Manono politics and it is likely that his support was held in high regard by the Malietoa faction as well. Sa feula atu iai le manuia i lenei tama o Leatiogie. 12. Usuia Unisialetoa e Malietoa Sa o Mulifanua, faaee le gafa o Togia, Ifopo, ma Aloalonei (teine). Sometimes children had been left out because the children were so young when they died. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Gatoloai soon discovered she was with child, and decided to tell her father in order to have him protect their good name. Malietoa La'auli - also known as Malietoa La'ailepouliuli. Colonel Robert Logan becomes Military Administrator. Dies 5 years later and is buried on Mt. This is a history forum. Sina O le tamaitai la lea o Luafatasaga na usu i ai Malietoa, faaee le gafa o Malietoa Uilematutu, po o Malietoa Faiga, ona fai mai lea o le toeaina i lona afafine, Se ua aoga ma evaevaga ma si ou afafine sa fai i lalo o le fau ao agi malu mai le savili ua tau tupu ai lona gafa. O igoa nei o tama, o Savea, Lealali, Tuna, Fata, Veatauia, Lolo, Veaseemuli ia ma le teine la lenei o Ofuofumomo. Then and there, she decided to win him for her husband instead of the stiff and boring Fuaoletoelau who had come courting that very morning. The ominous war cry Tuiana! awoke them. Relocated the Malietoa political headquarters and royal household from Malie, 'Upolu to Sapapali'i, Savai'i. 1939 AD U.S. Marines establish airfields and a radio station in Eastern Samoa during World War II. He was further convinced by the refusal that he would have better luck, and returned the following day to Faleafili full of hope and expectation. A foreign settlement had developed around Apia Harbour by the 1850s. 1849 AD Willliam T. Pritchard sets up the first permanent store. In fact, he was a cripple. (Lambie ed., p 31). These popular events brought spectators from far and wide until the final champion prevailed. I hope that one day I will find out how that name game about?? The vanguards made ready for the fray. She was even willing to risk the wrath of her father by eloping with her lover the following night. FamilySearch Family Tree Malietoa Taulapapa, born 1550 Malietoa Taulapapa was born in 1550, at birth place, to Leota Lemafaitu'uga and Tuitogama'atoe Lemafaitu'uga. An Account of Samoan History up to 1918. electronic document filmed by Public Library of New South Wales. His chiefs agreed with him and a messenger was sent to Tamalelagi to ask for peace and clemency, as well as to offer due amends for the insult heaped upon him by the Saleimoa people. WebO i le motu, i lou gasegase. Microfilm numbers for these are 795863, 795864, and 795865. Malietoa Talavou, the central figure (Gray 68) of the newborn Samoan monarchy, died November 8, 1880 as King of Samoa, Tupu o Slafai, Tonumaipea, and alleged Tuiaana. In 1876, King Laupepa was coerced by American Consul Foster and L.M.S. Furthermore, if the first wife was barren or found out that her husband might stray, she might contrive to procure him his second wife, her own sister in preference to a stranger.), So it was in the case of Laauli; he took both sisters for wives. The wedding, conducted by the EFKS Deputy Chair, Lale Ieremia was attended by the Head of State Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi and his masiofo (queen), Prime Minister Tuilaepa Lupesoliai. These records were collected by William Cole and Elwin Jensen over a period of 50 years and microfilmed by the Genealogical Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1984. Your file is uploaded and ready to be published. Sometimes he asked me to help type the transcripts of the tapes. Laupepas allies in Atua and Aana built villages to serve as refugee camps for Laupepas Tuamasaga supporters who were being driven from their homes by Talavous forces. Malietoa Savea - the first Malietoa and first central monarch of Samoa following the Tongan occupation of 'Upolu, Savai'i and Tutuila. That was one of his favorite things to do. A Malietoa Leafuitevaga is also mentioned at this point in some genealogies. 30 (1): 321. Le laina lea o le Malietoa e tupuga mai ai le Aiga lenei . Tohu'ia Limapo, the Samoan ancestress of the Tu'i Kanokupolu dynasty of Tonga was a member of the 'Ama family of Safata which descends from Fuaoleto'elau. Ole usuga a Malietoa Tia ia Taufalematagai. 1905 AD The volcano Matavanu on Savai`i erupts and the refugees move to two villages on Upolu. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without written permission is strictly prohibited. King Siaosi [George] Tupou Tufahau of Tonga had staunchly supported the Methodist cause taken up by Manono, which was the home island of his Samoan wife Slata. 1899 AD USA, Great Britain and Germany agree to Western Samoas independence and neutrality. E leai se isi tala e uiga i a Malalatea; a tonu na ma.liu i.na ua mavae ni nai tausaga talu ona toe foi atu ma Sina mai Manua; peitai, o 1o o iai pea_ni ona gafa o lo o ola pea i SalaMlua i $avaii. Kingship is abolished in Samoa. 12. Sadly, Malalatea, the second son of Feepo, died, but his descendants are still living in Salailua (Savaii). Malieatoa is crowned king of Samoa and Mata'afa is given a high position. This club was called Uatogi and was usually made of hard toa wood. The Aana and Atua people, who in most wars were allies, used to wear a white turban, while Malietoa and his allies wore a red one. APIA, Samoa (Samoa Observer, July 19, 2010) - The eldest grandson of the late Malietoa Tanumafili II and likely successor to the Malietoa paramount title was married on Saturday. On account of his linguistic proficiencies and religious interest he was also commissioned to assist in the translation of the Holy Bible into the Samoan language. Pretty young maids now gave the finishing touches, decorating their lovers with sweet scented necklaces. In 2000, the population of Western Samoa was about 174,000 and in American Samoa it was about 65,000. 18. Then suddenly he heard the laughter of a girl quite close to the place where he was lying in wait for the birds. He would go by himself to the other islands, but when he went to the back villages of our island, I would drive him because he didnt like to drive. More chaos ensued in early 1880 when the chiefs of Palauli, Sleaula, and Tutuila sided with the Tumua faction of the Aana and Atua districts. Talavou feared British retribution and issued a formal apology by way of ifoga and even though Consul Williams rejected the gesture, Great Britain was counted along with Malietoa Laupepas party, as one of the vaivai because the Consulate did not send warships to punish Talavou (Meleise 1987a:79). 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