Elizabeth McCorriston (June 9, c.1875-June 1, 1931) was a school teacher and principal on the Island of Molokai during the early 20th century.
Read moreEdward C. McCorriston, 1872-1945
Edward C. McCorriston (February 19, 1872-December 26, 1945) was a rancher and judge on the Island of Molokai born during the reign of King Kamehameha V.
Read moreUntangling the McCorristons: Daniel vs. Daniel
Among the challenges of researching and writing about the McCorriston family in Hawaiʻi, one is that there were two Daniel McCorristons in the Kingdom at the same time. This week’s post attempts to tease out and separate the facts as they pertain to each man.
Read moreWho Was Annie Nelson?
The wife of Daniel McCorriston (1840-1927) was, up until recently, known to her descendants as Annie Nelson. Born in the Hawaiian Islands in about 1851, she was the mother of ten children and known within her community for her kindness and generosity.
But who was she? From where did she come?
Read moreA History of the McCorriston Family: Third Generations
The McCorriston name begins to die out in the third generations, as there are fewer male descendants than female. The McCorristons of Molokai find themselves leaving Oʻahu for the Big Island, for California, and to return to Molokai.
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