Joseph Apukai Akina | |
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Member of the Kingdom of Hawaii House of Representatives for the district of Waimea, Kauai | |
In office May 28, 1892 – January 14, 1893 | |
Member of the Territory of Hawaii House of Representatives for the Sixth District | |
In office February 20, 1901 – July 29, 1901 | |
Speaker of the Hawaii Territory Legislative Assembly | |
In office 1901–1901 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Lahaina, Maui, Kingdom of Hawaii | June 15, 1856
Died | March 16, 1920 Kalihi, Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii | (aged 63)
Resting place | Kawaiahaʻo Church |
Nationality | Kingdom of Hawaii United States |
Political party | Home Rule National Liberal Reform |
Children | 6 |
Parent(s) | Ten Sung Akina and Kaimikahu Hiku |
Occupation | Lawyer, Politician, Pastor |
Joseph Apukai Akina (June 15, 1856 – March 16, 1920) was a lawyer, politician and minister of the Kingdom of Hawaii and later Territory of Hawaii. He served as a statesman during the reign of Queen Liliʻuokalani and later became the first Speaker of the House of Representatives in the Hawaii Territorial Legislature.