Jonathan Hawaii Napela
Johathan was a early leader of the LDS church. He was taught the gospel by George Q. Cannon. He along with Elder Cannon translated the Book of Mormon into the Hawaiian language.
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Clear AllBorn in Honokawai, Maui, Kingdom of Hawaii
1813 September 11
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Occurred On 1813 September 11
Birth
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Father
Kaleiwohi
Mother
Hawai'iwa'aole
Baptized by George Q. Cannon
1852 January 5 (Age 38)
Called as Missionary
Hawaiian Mission
1852 February (Age 38)
1852 February (Age 38)
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Started Circa 1852 February
Called
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Start Date Not Found
Released
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Marital Status at Start of Position
Married
Residence When Called
Wailuku, Maui, Kingdom of Hawaii
Priesthood Office When Called
Elder
Location Served
Maui
Mission Qualifier
Proselytizing
Additional Notes
In addition to helping Elder Cannon translate the Book of Mormon into Hawaiian, he offered to give language lessons to new missionaries arriving on Maui along with housing and food. He often accompanyed the missionaries and taught the gospel with great power.
Died in Kalaupapa, Molokai, Hawaii Territory, United States
1879 August 6 (Age 65)
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Occurred On 1879 August 6
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