Abigail Kuaihelani Campbell

Abigail Kuaihelani Maipinepine Bright Campbell (August 22, 1858 – November 1, 1908) was a member of the nobility of the Kingdom of Hawaii. During her life, she married two powerful businessmen, particularly adding to the success of her first husband, James Campbell, and giving him descendants. Among their grandchildren were three heirs to the throne of the kingdom of Hawaii. Early life and family Abigail Kuaihelani Maipinepine Bright was born on August 22, 1858, on Lahaina, Maui. Her mother was Mary Kamai Hanaike and her father was John Isaac Maipinepine Bright. She is descended from the Kalanikini line of Maui chieftains, with some European-American ancestry on her father's side. On October 30, 1877, she married Scotch-Irish American businessman James Campbell (1826–1900), who became one of the largest landowners in the islands. Their children were Margaret (1880–1882); Abigail (1882–1945), who became better-known as Abigail Campbell Kawānanakoa after marrying a Hawaiian prince; Alice Kamokilaikawai Campbell (1884–1971); James, Jr. (1886–1889); Muriel (Mrs. Robert K.) Shingle (1890–1951); Royalist (1893–1896); and Beatrice (Mrs. Francis) Wrigley. Daughter Alice Kamokila Campbell became active in the anti-statehood movement after the United States annexed Hawaiʻi, making it a Territory. Daughter Margaret, son James Campbell, Jr. and two other daughters died young. James Campbell, Sr. died in 1900 and bequeathed his widow one-third of the estate during her lifetime.