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Jennie Napua Hanaiali'i Woodd
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Poster: Keala Email: kharris257@yahoo.com Subject: Jennie Napua Hanaiali'i Woodd |
Posted on 1/19/04 at 6:18pm |
I am the great granddaughter of Jennie Napua Hanaiali'i Woodd and I am trying to find information about her parents and immediate family. If anyone knows info, please post or email me. I would appreciate anything. Mahalo. |
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Poster: Auntie Maria Email: auntie@mele.com Subject: Jennie Napua Woodd |
Posted on 2/1/04 at 5:15am |
If you haven't already done so, you might want to contact her grand-daughter, the singer Amy Hanaiali`i Gilliom: amyg@lava.net |
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Poster: Wailana de los Reyes Email: 4stutzfam@sbcglobal.net Subject: Jennie Napua Woodd |
Posted on 4/5/04 at 8:32pm |
Your great grandmother taught me hula in the early 1970's in CA. We drove from Orange County, Ca to Hollywood to dance for her. I would like to know more about Napua's hula lineage/geneaology. I am currently dancing in a Halau in CA. and would like to add that information to my hula background. |
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Poster: PaulWoodd Email: paulwoodd@slingshot.co.nz Subject: hello from New Zealand |
Posted on 12/6/04 at 5:37pm |
Hello from New Zealand.There are a lot of people in New Zealand with the Woodd name.We trace our lineage back to Henry Woodd of Acton ,England.We have a comprehensive family tree going back 2000 years for all Woodd people.There are people interested in modern geneaology of the Woodd family. Regards,Paul Woodd. ==================== |
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Poster: David M Email: davmar@clis.com Subject: Jennie Woodd |
Posted on 12/10/04 at 3:20am |
Keala, I am interested in the dancers of the "Golden Age". In Johnny Noble's book (Miller Music) Hawaiian Hulas there is a photo of a trio. Tootley Notley, Lily Padaken, and Jennie Woo(d). Am I right in assuming this is your great-grandmother? Aloha, David. |
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Poster: Anne Bagby Email: abeecee@netins.net Subject: Jennie Woodd |
Posted on 1/3/05 at 12:06pm |
Am working on the Woodd genealogy. Can give your some information. Email me at abeecee@netins.net anne |
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Poster: Lael Email: Heylael@aol.com Subject: Auntie Napua |
Posted on 3/23/05 at 8:21pm |
| I met a wonderful sweet elderly Lady in Oahu who introduced her self to us as Auntie Napua. Every night she would come to the Waikiki Sheraton show at the pool. My friend had met her there on previous trips and we understood that she came religiously each and every night to "be close to (her)my "Bill". Such a sweet woman she was that her spirit captured my heart and made a lasting memory of Hawaii for me that includes her. On my last visit there last summer we went to the show hoping to see sweet Auntie Napua again but she wasn't there. I'm just wondering if this is the same Napua... I would sure love to know what became of this woman who is a part of my Hawaiian Memories. |
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Poster: Keala Email: Kharris257@yahoo.com Subject: Jennie Napua Woodd |
Posted on 8/10/05 at 8:35pm |
Yes, that's her. Thank you for the information on the book. I'm excited to look it up and see the picture. |
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Poster: Keala Email: kharris257@yahoo.com Subject: Jennie Napua Woodd |
Posted on 8/10/05 at 8:08pm |
Does anyone have any information about Johnny Woodd? I believe he was the nephew of Napua and he died sometime around the 1970s in a scuba diving accident. I would appreciate any information. Feel free to email me. Mahalo. |
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Poster: georgia charlotte woodd Email: poppie123@aol.com Subject: Trying to find relations |
Posted on 9/20/05 at 8:49am |
my sur name is woodd and i am trying to find relations and wondered if anyone could help? thank you |
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Poster: Tim Gilliom Email: ajrtz@highstream.net Subject: I think I may be a relative |
Posted on 12/19/05 at 1:28pm |
I recently searched my father's name without the middle initial and it came up with everyone you are talking about. It appears that my step-niece(?) may be Amy Gilliom. It would appear my father and her grandmother were married or at least involved at some time during the 30's-40's. I live in Central Pennsylvania in the states with my family. |
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Poster: Margo Dietz Ehrlich Email: ehrlichsm@adelphia.net Subject: Napua's hula class |
Posted on 4/18/06 at 3:38pm |
I took hula from Napua ( Jennie Napua Woodd),in Studio City, California in the early 70's, and wonder if the lady who posted on 4/5 was one of our class members. Some of us from Napua's class were chosen to be in the summer luau shows at the Huntington Sheraton Hotel in Pasadena, Ca. I was in the show for 3 summers, from '71-'73. Napua choreographed all the dance numbers in the show, and was the best hula teacher I ever had. Sometime in '73 (I think), she married Bill. She quit teaching hula and I believe they moved to Hawaii. Sometime later she moved to Maui where I heard that she lived until she passed away. |
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Poster: Dar Email: dar@dar.com Subject: Eric Gilliom |
Posted on 7/10/06 at 12:04pm |
Also, I just noticed that Eric Gilliom, her grandson is playing at Mulligans THursday nights in Wailea, Maui... http://www.mulligansontheblue.com/WaileaNights.html |
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Poster: Malia Kuaana Email: MaliaKuaana@aol.com Subject: Napua Woodd |
Posted on 8/5/06 at 4:40am |
I am the Daughter of the Famous "Danny Kuaana" who worked for years with Napua at The Hotel Lexington in New York City. They were with Lani McIntire at this time. Napua was my Hula Teacher and I was one of her First Students when she opened her Studio in Hollywood California. Napua was The Best TEacher around in those days. She was married to Sam Koki the "Steel" player in Lani's Band. |
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Poster: wailana Email: 4stutzfam@sbcglobal.net Subject: reply to 4/18/06 |
Posted on 9/24/06 at 9:08pm |
I danced for Napua along with my Aunt, my sister and my cousin. I was quite young and don't remember anyone else being in our classs. I beleive that we had private lessons. We later went on to dance with Napua's son George Jr. We performed at The Reef in Long Beach, CA under George and in Monterey Park. I am interested in obtaining pictures if they are available. I am still dancing hula today. |
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Poster: Marie Savidan Email: MaliaKuaana@aol.com Subject: Napua Woods |
Posted on 4/20/07 at 5:44pm |
Can anyone give me the correct Spelling of this name? Is it spelled Napua Woods? or Napua Woodds? I knew her many years ago when she was a Dancer. Mahalo |
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Poster: Keala Email: Kharris257@yahoo.com Subject: Napua Woodd |
Posted on 7/26/07 at 9:27pm |
The correct spelling is Woodd. |
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Poster: Marie Kua'ana Savidan Email: MaliaKuaana@aol.com Subject: Napua Woodd |
Posted on 11/18/07 at 6:58am |
Mahalo, for the correct spelling of Woodd's! When I knew her it was KOKI as I said at that time they were married to my knoledge?When in New York City at The Hawaiian Room at The Hotel Lexingeon! Napua gave me Private Hula Lesson's preparing me for professonal Dancing at The 7 Sea's in Hollywood California with my Father the late Danny Kua'ana and Eddie Bush, Mel Peterson and Alfred McIntire who were playing there for many years. All these Musician's were The BEST in THOSE DAY'S in the 1940's! There are many Recording My Father made throughtout the year's with famous Movie Star's and he was very well know in The Field of Hawaiian Music as a Composer of Real Authentic Hawaiian Music. He made many Recordings with all The Famous Hawaiian Groups.Lani McIntire and His Brother's.ncluding the late JERRY BYRD! If there is anyone out there with more Information about my Father please contact me at the above E-Mail address. Mahalo Malia Kua'ana |
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Poster: Hoku Email: lavasky@yahoo.com Subject: Napua |
Posted on 3/23/08 at 11:14am |
Dearest Keala, Who are your parents? I live in California and spent many days playing with Napua's grandsons Timmy and Eric while Mom would visit with Uncle Lloyd and Auntie Mimi. Your last name is Harris, I knew Kim Harris and I believe his father was George Harris, and Kim was Timmy and Erics cousin. Your Greatgrandmother has a very respected name her in California and Amy and Eric Gilliom keep that name growing. Contact one of them and you will find all the geneology your heart desires. Best wishes to you Keala, ~Hoku |
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Poster: mary Email: marycole2@eawifi.com Subject: jennie napua woodd |
Posted on 7/31/08 at 9:09am |
My brother (lloyd Gilliom) was married to jennie. I was only about 10 yrs old but I remember Jennie quite well. She was a great lady! Never got to see her after about the 1940's but I saw her son(lloyd and mimi almost 2 years ago on a visit to Hawaii. Also Tim Gilliom from PA is my nephew. Sincerely, Mary Cole from Indiana |
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Poster: David M Email: davmar1986@gmail.com Subject: napua |
Posted on 8/14/08 at 1:52am |
I recently saw a piece of sheet music for the song Hoi Mai. It features a very nice picture of Napua in a Ti leaf skirt. If I am not mistaken she was the Napua on the Harry Owens 1958 TV show now on youtube. Make sure you type in 1958 because there are 2 Owens videos there. The studio show is the one, and if you don't mind all the non authentic stuff, about half way through Napua does a really nice chant-like song. |
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Poster: Betsy Smith Email: musicmakerucc@aol.com Subject: Jennie and Lloyd |
Posted on 8/27/08 at 9:03am |
Lloyd Gilliom, one of Jennie's husbands, was also my father. My brother, Tim, posted a comment earlier. I live in Harrisburg, PA with my husband. We have two daughters, Jen and Megan. I have been in contact with my half-brother, Lloyd and his wife, Mimi. I would love to hear from any of my newly-discovered relatives! An aside - hi to Aunt Mary in Indiana! I would love to hear from you, too! |
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Poster: mahealani Email: xmaheax@yahoo.com Subject: Napua geneology |
Posted on 9/11/08 at 5:29pm |
I've been wondering if Jennie Napua Woodd's maiden name is Napua? If so I would like to know more information on her geneology because my family is tied into the napua line through my great great grandfather John Kauhane (napua) So if anyone knows anything about the napua family etc. please feel free to contact me at my e-mail address i will look forward to your responses. Mahalo Mahi |
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