Early haole convert baptized in Makawao, Maui; ordained deacon in February 1852, one month before his native wife was baptized; physically attacked in May 1852 for expressing belief in Latter-day Saint doctrine; ordained elder and called to labor with Francis Hammond on Maui in July 1854. (See Hammond journal, Feb. 8, 1852; GQC journal, Feb. 15, Mar. 6, 22, May 3, 1852; July 26, 1854.)