Reverend Lowell Smith, DD, was part of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions (ABCFM), a group of American missionaries that set out for the Hawaiian Islands. With his wife Abigail (Tenney) Smith, Reverend Smith arrived in Honolulu on 01 May 1833, having married Abigail on 02 October in the year prior. He was first located at Kaluaaha on Molokai and then Wiawa on O'ahu. They moved to Honolulu in 1836 to become superintendent of Kawaiahao schools in charge of nearly 1,300 students. In 1837, he became the leader of Honolulu's Kaumakapili Church, the second church of the Kingdom of Hawaii. In its early days, it was referred to as "Smith's Church," becoming well known as a house of worship for the common people. In 1869, Reverend Smith retired from the pastorate but continued to work at the church. He was predeceased by his wife, and his son, Augustus Lowell Smith, passed away shortly after Reverend Smith in October 1891. His funeral was held at Kaumakapili Church, a largely attended celebration of life. Among those present were American Consul Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Severence, the Honorable A.S. Cleghorn, Her Majesty's Chamberlain, and U.S. Minister John Leavitt Stevens and his wife. The word "aloha" was created over the Minister's desk with tuberose flowers on a background of ferns. Lowell and Abigail had five children.
Reverend Lowell Smith, DD, was part of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions (ABCFM), a group of American missionaries that set out for the Hawaiian Islands. With his wife Abigail (Tenney) Smith, Reverend Smith arrived in Honolulu on 01 May 1833, having married Abigail on 02 October in the year prior. He was first located at Kaluaaha on Molokai and then Wiawa on O'ahu. They moved to Honolulu in 1836 to become superintendent of Kawaiahao schools in charge of nearly 1,300 students. In 1837, he became the leader of Honolulu's Kaumakapili Church, the second church of the Kingdom of Hawaii. In its early days, it was referred to as "Smith's Church," becoming well known as a house of worship for the common people. In 1869, Reverend Smith retired from the pastorate but continued to work at the church. He was predeceased by his wife, and his son, Augustus Lowell Smith, passed away shortly after Reverend Smith in October 1891. His funeral was held at Kaumakapili Church, a largely attended celebration of life. Among those present were American Consul Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Severence, the Honorable A.S. Cleghorn, Her Majesty's Chamberlain, and U.S. Minister John Leavitt Stevens and his wife. The word "aloha" was created over the Minister's desk with tuberose flowers on a background of ferns. Lowell and Abigail had five children.
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Rev. Lowell Smith D.D. Born Nov. 27, 1802 Died May 8, 1891
For 58 years a devoted Missionary of the A.B.C.F.M. to the Hawaiian people.
Fervent in spirit serving the Lord in singleness of heart fearing God. He that goeth forth bearing precious seed, shall come again with rejoicing, bring his ________ with him. They that ____________ right___ shall shine and _____ forever and _______ ALOHA.
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