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Daniel Dole
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| Born | September 9, 1808 |
| Died | August 26, 1878 (aged 69) |
| Occupation | Missionary, Teacher |
| Known for | Punahou School |
| Spouse(s) | Emily Hoyt Ballard Charlotte Close Knapp |
| Children | George Hathaway Dole Sanford Ballard Dole |
| Parent(s) | Wigglesworth Dole Elizabeth Haskell |
Daniel Dole (born September 9, 1808 – died August 26, 1878) was an important teacher and missionary from the United States. He traveled to the Hawaiian Islands to help set up schools and share his beliefs. He is best known for helping to start Punahou School, a famous school in Hawaii.
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Life of Daniel Dole
Early Life and Education
Daniel Dole was born on September 9, 1808, in a town called Skowhegan, Maine. His parents were Wigglesworth Dole and Elizabeth Haskell.
He worked hard in school and graduated from Bowdoin College in 1836. Later, in 1839, he finished his studies at the Bangor Theological Seminary. This prepared him to become a missionary.
Journey to Hawaii
On October 2, 1840, Daniel Dole married Emily Hoyt Ballard. Soon after, they began a long journey to Hawaii. They sailed with other missionaries on a ship called the Gloucester.
They left Boston on November 14, 1840, and arrived in Honolulu on May 21, 1841. They were part of a group sent by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. This group helped set up schools and churches in new places.
Founding Punahou School
When Daniel Dole arrived in Hawaii, a new school was being planned. It was called Punahou School. This school was built on land given by Hiram Bingham I.
On July 11, 1842, Punahou School officially opened. Daniel Dole, his wife Emily, and Marcia Smith were the first teachers. Daniel Dole became the principal as the school grew. Punahou was special because it was the first school in Hawaii to teach children of missionaries in English. Before this, most teaching was in the Hawaiian language.
Changes at Punahou
Sadly, Daniel's first wife, Emily, passed away in 1844. She died after giving birth to their second son. In 1846, Daniel married Charlotte Close Knapp.
As Punahou School grew, more students wanted to join. At first, it was only for missionary children. But Daniel Dole allowed other non-Hawaiian children to enroll. This helped the school become more open.
To save money, Dole even had students help grow their own food. In 1853, the school changed its name to Oahu College. It was then managed by a group of trustees.
Moving to Kauai
Daniel Dole continued teaching at Punahou until 1854. After that, he and his family moved to Kōloa on the island of Kauaʻi. There, he started a small boarding school in 1855. His first students were his two sons and the Rices' daughter, Maria.
Daniel Dole never learned to speak the Hawaiian language. However, he led church services in English for the people in the area. He passed away at his son George's house in Kapaʻa on August 26, 1878. He was buried in the cemetery in Līhuʻe.
Daniel Dole's Family Legacy
Daniel Dole had two sons who became important figures in Hawaii.
George Hathaway Dole
His first son, George Hathaway Dole (1842–1912), grew up to be a soldier. In 1874, he joined the Hawaiian Royal Guard. He also became a member of the House of Nobles in the Hawaiian Kingdom's government. This meant he helped make laws for Kauaʻi. Later, in 1890, George and his family moved to Riverside, California.
Sanford Ballard Dole
Daniel Dole's second son, Sanford Ballard Dole (1844–1926), became very famous. He was a judge. After the Hawaiian Kingdom was overthrown, Sanford B. Dole became the president of the Republic of Hawaii. Later, when Hawaii became a part of the United States, he was the first governor of the Territory of Hawaii.
Both George and Sanford Dole were buried in the cemetery at Kawaiahaʻo Church in Honolulu.
Punahou School's Lasting Impact
Punahou School, which Daniel Dole helped start, changed its name back to Punahou School in 1934. Over the years, many important people have graduated from Punahou School. One of its most famous alumni is former US President Barack Obama. The school continues to be a major educational institution in Hawaii.
