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# Hawaii – Guthrie Genealogy

1905: Hawaii, Honolulu, Kalawao, Kauai, Maui (all formed from unorganized territory of the Territory of Hawaii, established 1898; Hawaii became the 50th U.S. state in 1959)

ONLINE HAWAII GENEALOGY RECORDS HAWAII STATE ARCHIVES – HISTORY & GENEALOGY LIST of HAWAII COUNTIES, FORMATION DATES, and MAPS

Hawaii’s genealogy landscape differs significantly from the original 13 colonies. Pre-1900 records stem from the Hawaiian Kingdom era (including the Great Mahele land division of 1848), transition to U.S. Territory (1898), and statehood (1959). Key resources include digitized vital statistics, probate packets (1814–1917), passenger/immigration lists, kingdom censuses/tax rolls (1878–1896), and post-1900 U.S. federal censuses. Early Guthrie mentions are sparse in public indexes—reflecting later migration patterns tied to military service, plantation work, tourism, or post-WWII relocation—yet the Hawaii State Archives and Ulukau Hawaiian Electronic Library offer rich, searchable collections for deeper dives.

GUTHRIE FAMILY GROUP CONNECTIONS in HAWAII: No pre-territory or early Kingdom-era Guthrie family groups (GFG-coded branches) have been definitively tied to Hawaii in compiled archival extracts to date. Research indicates 19th–20th century connections, often via military postings (e.g., Pearl Harbor era), inter-island migration, or mainland-to-Hawaii moves. Examples from public trees and indexes include:

  • Individuals such as Gail Ann Guthrie (d. Wailuku, Maui) and Mark King Guthrie (d. 2006 in Hawaii, b. Virginia 1952). Ongoing Y-DNA and autosomal matching through the Guthrie DNA Project may link these to established GFG branches. If you have documented Hawaii Guthrie lines (pre- or post-1900), please contribute details, sources, or images from local records.

HAWAII STATE ARCHIVES & DIGITAL COLLECTIONS The Hawaii State Archives holds core genealogy sources, many now digitized:

  • Vital Statistics Collection (births, marriages, deaths; reports from Kingdom through statehood; indexes and microfilms available digitally).
  • Probate/Wills (1814–1917 packets on FamilySearch; full collection 1822–1962 on Ancestry; includes estate files, guardianships).
  • Census Records (Kingdom-era enumerations 1878–1896; partial on FamilySearch; full digital sets at Hawaii Digital Archives).
  • Passenger & Immigration Lists (Chinese, Filipino, and general arrivals; e.g., early 1850s vessel manifests like the Waterlily).
  • Land & Tax Records (Great Mahele awards, tax assessment rolls 1847–1903/1930).
  • Voter & Citizenship Records (1864–1910 registers; 1897 anti-annexation petitions).

Search the Hawaii Digital Archives Catalog and Ulukau Hawaiian Genealogy Indexes for name-specific hits (marriages, probates, divorces, citizenship).

KEY ONLINE COLLECTIONS WITH POTENTIAL GUTHRIE HITS

  • FamilySearch: Hawaii Probate Packet Records (1814–1917, index + images); Hawaii Island Census Records (1878–1896); Tax Assessment Rolls (1847–1903); Voter Records; Passenger Indexes.
  • Ancestry: Hawaii Wills & Probate (1822–1962); Birth/Marriage/Death Cards (1850–1950); Voter Registrations.
  • Hawaii State Archives Digital Collections: Tax ledgers, vital microfilms, newspaper indexes (via Papakilo Database).
  • Great Mahele Land Records: Search for any Guthrie land claims or awards post-1848 (rare but possible for later arrivals).

No comprehensive extracted Guthrie lists (e.g., Revolutionary-era or colonial-style petitions) appear in standard indexes, consistent with Hawaii’s unique timeline. Edge cases include military families stationed at Schofield Barracks or Pearl Harbor (post-1900 censuses often show transient Guthries). Nuances: Early vital records were under-reported; Hawaiian-language documents or phonetic spellings (e.g., “Gutherie,” “Guthry”) may appear; privacy restrictions apply to post-1900 vital records for living persons.

NEEDED DATA / CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS

  • Full transcripts or images from Hawaii probate packets, kingdom censuses, or Great Mahele records mentioning any Guthrie.
  • 1900–1950 U.S. census or city directory extracts from Honolulu, Hilo, Wailuku, Lihue, or Kalaupapa (Kalawao).
  • Military service records (WWI/WWII) or passenger manifests with Guthrie surnames.
  • Local library or county clerk compilations (e.g., Maui or Oahu obituary indexes). If you have access to compiled books, microfilm at the Hawaii State Archives, or private family Bibles/trees linking Guthries to the islands, please share excerpts, citations, or scans in the comments. This helps build accurate GFG connections for the broader Guthrie Research Tree.

SOURCE EXAMPLES & FURTHER READING

  • Hawaii State Archives Genealogy Research Guide (vital statistics, probates, censuses).
  • Ulukau: Marriage, probate, and citizenship indexes (1842–1910+).
  • FamilySearch Wiki: Detailed collection links for Hawaii-specific record types.

Hawaii genealogy rewards multi-angle research—combine digital indexes with in-person archives visits or inter-library loans. Implications for Guthrie researchers: Later arrival patterns may connect to Scots-Irish, English, or other mainland branches via Y-DNA testing. Related considerations include Hawaiian cultural contexts (e.g., hapa-haole families) and post-statehood mobility.

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