From "Reminiscences of a Pioneer Kauai Family" by Malcolm Brown, the youngest son of Mary Ann and Thomas Brown
"Our brother Cecil passed away on March 6, 1917, after an illness of over two years. He was born at Wailua, Kauai, October 9, 1850, and there his early boyhood was spent, where our father was engaged in the business of stock raising.
He early developed an affectionate nature and received his first instruction from our mother and father. He later entered the select school of our aunt, Mrs. S. U. von Pfister, and the Cathedral Grammar School, afterward attending Punahou school.
In December, 1866, Cecil left Honolulu to take up the study of law, again traveling by the Cape Horn route. He entered the Columbia Law School, in Washington, D. C., in time graduating therefrom with high honors.
New York City was his next objective, and he was fortunate in obtaining a position in the law offices of Evarts, Southmate & Choate, of national fame, the late Mr. Choate at one time being accredited to the Court of St. James, England, as American ambassador.
Cecil received a thorough insight and training in law, which in later years proved to be of great benefit and assistance in his chosen profession. He was overcome by heat in New York one summer and for a time was in a critical condition, the effect of which in later years caused him to suffer from violent headaches.
In 1874 he left New York for San Francisco, coming by way of Panama. The steamer (the Arizona) on which he embarked became disabled at sea, finally being towed into San Francisco with passengers and crew on short rations.
The year 1876 saw him back in Honolulu, and he at once opened an office and started the practice of law. From this time on his advancement was rapid, and he soon built up a lucrative practice. His opinion and advice were sought by members and many were those who profited through his exertions. All business entrusted to him was zealously guarded; all were his friends and right royally did he treat them.
"Kikila, ke keiki o ka aina" (Cecil, the son of the land) was the slogan with the Hawaiians, and they loved him for his personal worth.
In 1877-8 he entered on a legislative career, lasting up to the time of the termination of the monarchy, and continuing thereafter up to a short time prior to his last illness. He was successively elected to the legislature and many times headed the most important committees, such as finance, judiciary and others. As a parliamentarian, he was second to none and his decisions as presiding officer of the territorial senate were just and well received. He served a term as attorney general under the monarchy and was often called in to give advice and counsel to the reigning family.
Cecil married the widow of Menzies Dickson, a former old resident, and after a happy sojourn together for eleven years she passed away after a short illness."
"Our brother Cecil passed away on March 6, 1917, after an illness of over two years. He was born at Wailua, Kauai, October 9, 1850, and there his early boyhood was spent, where our father was engaged in the business of stock raising.
He early developed an affectionate nature and received his first instruction from our mother and father. He later entered the select school of our aunt, Mrs. S. U. von Pfister, and the Cathedral Grammar School, afterward attending Punahou school.
In December, 1866, Cecil left Honolulu to take up the study of law, again traveling by the Cape Horn route. He entered the Columbia Law School, in Washington, D. C., in time graduating therefrom with high honors.
New York City was his next objective, and he was fortunate in obtaining a position in the law offices of Evarts, Southmate & Choate, of national fame, the late Mr. Choate at one time being accredited to the Court of St. James, England, as American ambassador.
Cecil received a thorough insight and training in law, which in later years proved to be of great benefit and assistance in his chosen profession. He was overcome by heat in New York one summer and for a time was in a critical condition, the effect of which in later years caused him to suffer from violent headaches.
In 1874 he left New York for San Francisco, coming by way of Panama. The steamer (the Arizona) on which he embarked became disabled at sea, finally being towed into San Francisco with passengers and crew on short rations.
The year 1876 saw him back in Honolulu, and he at once opened an office and started the practice of law. From this time on his advancement was rapid, and he soon built up a lucrative practice. His opinion and advice were sought by members and many were those who profited through his exertions. All business entrusted to him was zealously guarded; all were his friends and right royally did he treat them.
"Kikila, ke keiki o ka aina" (Cecil, the son of the land) was the slogan with the Hawaiians, and they loved him for his personal worth.
In 1877-8 he entered on a legislative career, lasting up to the time of the termination of the monarchy, and continuing thereafter up to a short time prior to his last illness. He was successively elected to the legislature and many times headed the most important committees, such as finance, judiciary and others. As a parliamentarian, he was second to none and his decisions as presiding officer of the territorial senate were just and well received. He served a term as attorney general under the monarchy and was often called in to give advice and counsel to the reigning family.
Cecil married the widow of Menzies Dickson, a former old resident, and after a happy sojourn together for eleven years she passed away after a short illness."
From "Reminiscences of a Pioneer Kauai Family" by Malcolm Brown, the youngest son of Mary Ann and Thomas Brown
"Our brother Cecil passed away on March 6, 1917, after an illness of over two years. He was born at Wailua, Kauai, October 9, 1850, and there his early boyhood was spent, where our father was engaged in the business of stock raising.
He early developed an affectionate nature and received his first instruction from our mother and father. He later entered the select school of our aunt, Mrs. S. U. von Pfister, and the Cathedral Grammar School, afterward attending Punahou school.
In December, 1866, Cecil left Honolulu to take up the study of law, again traveling by the Cape Horn route. He entered the Columbia Law School, in Washington, D. C., in time graduating therefrom with high honors.
New York City was his next objective, and he was fortunate in obtaining a position in the law offices of Evarts, Southmate & Choate, of national fame, the late Mr. Choate at one time being accredited to the Court of St. James, England, as American ambassador.
Cecil received a thorough insight and training in law, which in later years proved to be of great benefit and assistance in his chosen profession. He was overcome by heat in New York one summer and for a time was in a critical condition, the effect of which in later years caused him to suffer from violent headaches.
In 1874 he left New York for San Francisco, coming by way of Panama. The steamer (the Arizona) on which he embarked became disabled at sea, finally being towed into San Francisco with passengers and crew on short rations.
The year 1876 saw him back in Honolulu, and he at once opened an office and started the practice of law. From this time on his advancement was rapid, and he soon built up a lucrative practice. His opinion and advice were sought by members and many were those who profited through his exertions. All business entrusted to him was zealously guarded; all were his friends and right royally did he treat them.
"Kikila, ke keiki o ka aina" (Cecil, the son of the land) was the slogan with the Hawaiians, and they loved him for his personal worth.
In 1877-8 he entered on a legislative career, lasting up to the time of the termination of the monarchy, and continuing thereafter up to a short time prior to his last illness. He was successively elected to the legislature and many times headed the most important committees, such as finance, judiciary and others. As a parliamentarian, he was second to none and his decisions as presiding officer of the territorial senate were just and well received. He served a term as attorney general under the monarchy and was often called in to give advice and counsel to the reigning family.
Cecil married the widow of Menzies Dickson, a former old resident, and after a happy sojourn together for eleven years she passed away after a short illness."
"Our brother Cecil passed away on March 6, 1917, after an illness of over two years. He was born at Wailua, Kauai, October 9, 1850, and there his early boyhood was spent, where our father was engaged in the business of stock raising.
He early developed an affectionate nature and received his first instruction from our mother and father. He later entered the select school of our aunt, Mrs. S. U. von Pfister, and the Cathedral Grammar School, afterward attending Punahou school.
In December, 1866, Cecil left Honolulu to take up the study of law, again traveling by the Cape Horn route. He entered the Columbia Law School, in Washington, D. C., in time graduating therefrom with high honors.
New York City was his next objective, and he was fortunate in obtaining a position in the law offices of Evarts, Southmate & Choate, of national fame, the late Mr. Choate at one time being accredited to the Court of St. James, England, as American ambassador.
Cecil received a thorough insight and training in law, which in later years proved to be of great benefit and assistance in his chosen profession. He was overcome by heat in New York one summer and for a time was in a critical condition, the effect of which in later years caused him to suffer from violent headaches.
In 1874 he left New York for San Francisco, coming by way of Panama. The steamer (the Arizona) on which he embarked became disabled at sea, finally being towed into San Francisco with passengers and crew on short rations.
The year 1876 saw him back in Honolulu, and he at once opened an office and started the practice of law. From this time on his advancement was rapid, and he soon built up a lucrative practice. His opinion and advice were sought by members and many were those who profited through his exertions. All business entrusted to him was zealously guarded; all were his friends and right royally did he treat them.
"Kikila, ke keiki o ka aina" (Cecil, the son of the land) was the slogan with the Hawaiians, and they loved him for his personal worth.
In 1877-8 he entered on a legislative career, lasting up to the time of the termination of the monarchy, and continuing thereafter up to a short time prior to his last illness. He was successively elected to the legislature and many times headed the most important committees, such as finance, judiciary and others. As a parliamentarian, he was second to none and his decisions as presiding officer of the territorial senate were just and well received. He served a term as attorney general under the monarchy and was often called in to give advice and counsel to the reigning family.
Cecil married the widow of Menzies Dickson, a former old resident, and after a happy sojourn together for eleven years she passed away after a short illness."
Inscription
In Loving Memory
of
Cecil Brown
"Kikila"
1850-1917
Gravesite Details
Kikila is Hawaiianization of Cecil. He shares a large concrete crypt with wife Mary K. Brown , whose inscription is on the opposite side.
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