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.
Born in Honokawai, Maui, Kingdom of Hawaii
1813 September 11
Mother
Hawai'iwa'aole
Father
Kaleiwohi
Date Details
Occurred On 1813 September 11
Baptized by George Quayle Cannon
1852 January 5 (Age 38)
Served in Hawaiian Mission
1852 February (Age 38) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity 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.
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Wailuku, Maui, Kingdom of Hawaii
Location Served
Maui
Date Details
Started Circa 1852 February
Called
End Date Not Found
Died in Kalaupapa, Molokai, Hawaii Territory, United States
1879 August 6 (Age 65)
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