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Lorrin A. Thurston

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Lorrin A. Thurston
Lorrin A. Thurston
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NameLorrin A. Thurston
Birth dateJuly 31, 1858
Birth placeHonolulu, Kingdom of Hawaii
Death dateMay 11, 1931
Death placeHonolulu, Hawaii
OccupationLawyer, politician, and businessman

Lorrin A. Thurston was a prominent figure in the Kingdom of Hawaii and the Republic of Hawaii, known for his role in the Overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii and his advocacy for Hawaii's Annexation by the United States. He was a skilled lawyer and politician who worked closely with other influential figures, including Sanford Dole and John L. Stevens. Thurston's life and career were shaped by his experiences in Hawaii and his interactions with notable individuals, such as Queen Liliuokalani and President Benjamin Harrison. He was also influenced by events like the Bayonet Constitution and the Wilcox Rebellion.

● Early Life and Education

Lorrin A. Thurston was born in Honolulu, Kingdom of Hawaii, to a family of American missionaries, including his father, Asa Thurston, who was a prominent figure in the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. He attended Punahou School and later studied at Yale University, where he graduated in 1878, alongside other notable individuals, such as William Howard Taft and Henry Stimson. Thurston then went on to study law at Columbia University Law School, earning his degree in 1881, and was admitted to the Hawaii Bar Association in 1882, allowing him to practice law in Hawaii and interact with other lawyers, including Paul Neumann and William Ansel Kinney.

● Career

Thurston began his career as a lawyer in Honolulu, working with notable law firms, such as Castle & Cooke, and interacting with influential businessmen, including James Campbell and Henry Baldwin. He quickly became involved in politics, serving in the Legislature of the Kingdom of Hawaii and advocating for the interests of American businessmen and sugar planters, such as Claus Spreckels and Henry Perrine Baldwin. Thurston's career was also shaped by his interactions with other notable figures, including King Kalakaua and Queen Kapiolani, and events like the Reform Party of Hawaii and the Hawaii Democratic Party.

● Annexation of Hawaii

Thurston played a key role in the Overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii and the subsequent establishment of the Republic of Hawaii, working closely with other annexationists, including Sanford Dole and John L. Stevens. He was a strong advocate for Hawaii's Annexation by the United States, believing it would bring economic and political stability to the islands, and interacted with notable figures, such as President Grover Cleveland and President William McKinley. Thurston's efforts ultimately led to the signing of the Newlands Resolution in 1898, which annexed Hawaii to the United States, and he continued to work with other notable individuals, including Robert Wilcox and Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole.

● Political Career

Thurston served in various political roles, including as a member of the Legislature of the Kingdom of Hawaii and as a delegate to the Hawaiian Constitutional Convention. He was also a key figure in the Home Rule Party of Hawaii and the Hawaii Republican Party, interacting with notable politicians, such as Prince Kuhio and Daniel Inouye. Thurston's political career was marked by his advocacy for the interests of American businessmen and sugar planters, as well as his support for the United States' expansionist policies, including the Spanish-American War and the Treaty of Paris.

● Personal Life

Thurston married Margaret Clarissa Cartwright in 1883, and the couple had several children, including Lorrin P. Thurston and Margaret Thurston. He was a member of various social and cultural organizations, including the Hawaii YMCA and the Honolulu Chamber of Commerce, and interacted with notable individuals, such as Duke Kahanamoku and Alexander Hume Ford. Thurston was also a skilled writer and published several books, including "A Handbook on the Annexation of Hawaii" and "Memoirs of the Hawaiian Revolution", which provide valuable insights into his life and career.

● Legacy

Lorrin A. Thurston's legacy is complex and multifaceted, reflecting both his contributions to the development of Hawaii and his role in the Overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii. He is remembered as a skilled lawyer and politician who played a key role in shaping the history of Hawaii, interacting with notable figures, such as Queen Emma and King Kamehameha V. Thurston's legacy continues to be felt in Hawaii today, with many of his descendants remaining prominent figures in the state's politics and business, including Linda Lingle and Neil Abercrombie. His life and career serve as a reminder of the complex and often contentious history of Hawaii, and the ongoing impact of the Annexation of Hawaii on the state's people and culture, including the Native Hawaiian community and the Hawaii State Legislature. Category:People from Hawaii

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