Story Of The Extended Family of Vavae Toma and Avai'a Toma (nee Enesi)
The story of the Extended Family told here, is the story of the ongoing commitment of love, care and support demonstrated by the families connected and related through the marriage of Vavae Toma and Avai’a Enesi. The marriage of Vavae Toma and Avai’a Enesi took place on, 31 January 1942. at the village of Moata'a, Apia, Western Samoa. It was the beginning of a relationship of sharing and caring, witnessed over the years by descendants of the two families.
Occasions such as the death of Avaia Toma, the death of Toma Vavae Toma and the recent death of Vavae Toma brought to the fore this commitment of love and caring amongst the family members. As the writer of this story, who has witnessed the ongoing commitment by the relatives from Sato’alepai, Sapapali’i, Moata’a, Fasito’outa, and Tutuila, I pray that the commitment to love, care and share by the families will be continued in to the future.
It can be traced to the early ancestors of the Toma-Pani Ainu’u and Enesi-Fina’i connections.
The Toma Ancestors and Descendants
The Toma Ancestors can be identified as those who held the Matai Title Polutea and who preside over the Aiga at Sato’alepai, Savai’i. The records from Vavae Toma(my father) show some of the early Polutea. There was Polutea Manumea(1), Polutea Manufou(2), Maiava-Polutea Tiaitauma(3), Maiava-Polutea Tagiamaile(4), Maiava-Polutea Ulutipi(5), Polutea Laausauga(6), Polutea Talitonu(7), Polutea Tumele(8), Polutea Talaga(9), Polutea Kapeteni{10). The current Polutea is Polutea Faletao(11) son of Polutea Kapeteni or Talking Chief Polu, who did all the formal speaking and dealing with the distinguished guests and the many aigas during the funeral of Toma V. Toma(my brother) at Solosolo, in January 2002 and recently at the funeral of Vavae Toma or Tama at Vaivasetai, in May 2004.
Note that the title Maiava was bestowed on Polutea 3,4, and 5. This title was introduced to the family through the marriage of the daughter of Polutea Manumea(1) to Peseta Le Paia producing a son, Suisalaleo’o. Suisala and his first wife from the village of Palauli then produced I’amaileava Maiava (the first Maiava in the Polutea family). Polutea Tiaitauma was bestowed the title Maiava in honour of the acts of kindness and love showed to the descendants of Maiava. From then on the holder of the title Polutea had the right to the title Maiava and had the authority and informed consent of the family to bestow the title Maiava on any suitable family member. Iulai Toma received the title Maiava through the authority of Polutea Kapeteni and the consensus of the Polutea family.
The man and woman who were directly responsible for the first Toma were Polutea Laausauga(6) and his wife, Olive, daughter of Solofuti. Polutea Laausauga(6) and Olive Solofuti had four sons and one daughter. Three of the four sons held the Polutea title. The oldest was Polutea Talitonu(7), the second oldest was Polutea Tumele(8), the third oldest son was Toma (did not hold any matai title), the fourth oldest was Polutea Talaga(9) and their only daughter was Fa’amaile(never married).
Polutea Talitonu(7) married twice. First marriage to Sina from the village of Lelepa and issued one daughter, Fili. The marriage of Fili to Aufa’i issued Fa’avaoa and Faipeaia or Peaia. Second marriage of Talitonu to Osooso from Matavai Savai'i issued Vaialia, Lipine, Line, and Maluafou. Fili's marriage to Talamaivao issued Masae, whilst Fili's marriage to Leutulava of Sale'aula issued Talatau, and Talatofi
Toma(1) first married Ataga’i from the village of Sataua and issued one son, Tauinaola, or Ola as some of you youngsters remember. According to Tama, Ataga’i was a beautiful lady who fell in love with Toma while he was a teacher at the Malua Theological College. Ataga’i fell ill and died.
Then Toma(1) married another beautiful lady, Fo’ilagi Ainuu Pani, from Sapapalii and created the links with the Ainuu, Muaausa and Malietoa family.Toma and his wife, Fo’ilagi, had nine children, six boys and three girls. The sons were Poka or Kapoka, Vavae, Kapeteni, Laausauga(died at childhood), Uatisone and Iulai. The daughters were Safotu, Olive and Perise. Iulai the youngest son, was born to Safotu but raised as the youngest son of Toma and Fo’ilagi. When Toma and Fo’ilagi became frail, Vavae and and Avai’a continued the parental role to Iulai.
Poka Toma married twice. First, to Fia , issued two daughters, Sape(Fusipala), Olive and son Uati(RIP). No children from second marriage. (3)
Vavae Toma married Avai’a Enesi and issued Fo’ilagi, Lua’ipou, Enesi, Meripa, Toma(RIP), Seine, Tusipa, Nikolao. In addition, Vavae and Avaia carried out a parental role to Peaia Aufa’i, Iulai Toma, Talalelei Toma and Tui Enesi (12). Talalelei was born to Peaia but was raised as the youngest son of Vavae Toma and Avai'a Toma.
Safotu Toma married Va’ai Kolone and issued Vaelupe, Sale’imoa, Aigaga, Iinei, Iina(RIP), Lumepa, Vaemoa, Tui, Fo’ilagi, Leata, Manu and Kesi (12)
Olive Toma married and gave birth to son Olive(now known as Tone). Olive died after giving birth to Tone.
Perise Toma married Limutau Maua and issued Manutagi, Poka, Tauta, Vaigalo, Fotu, Sieni, Safanua, Fo'ilagi, Taia'i, Ailao, Vavae, Tumua, Pema (13)
Kapeteni Toma married Na’oupu and issued Talaga, Faletui, Faletao(current Polutea), Fa’amaile, Leo’o, Alapea, Pita and ...
Uatisone Toma(current Aeoainu'u and Muaausa) married twice. First, to Joyce(English) and issued Jocelyn, Masina, Penina, Karl, Steven. Uati and Joyce also parented Talaga from Kapeteni and Na’oupu’s marriage. Second marriage to Maseiga. They have one daughter.
Iulai Toma married twice. First to Folole Atoa, issued Leuteotifa Julie, and Najo. Second marriage to June Carruthers, issued: Lillian, Mark, Iulai (Jnr), Malcolm and Lauren.
to be continued
The Ainu'u(Aeoainu'u) - Muaausa Malietoa Ancestors and Descendants
The early ancestors can be traced (according to records kept by my late father Vavae Toma) to those who held the titles: Malietoa, Muaausa, and Aeoainu'u.
who preside over the Aiga at Sapapali'i, Savai'i. We can go back as far as Malietoa Taulapapa and his wife, Tonu'umatasiva (daughter of Leiataua of Manono). Their marriage issued a son, Seiuli and a daughter, Taiaopo.
The marriage of Taia'opo(daughter) to Tuiatua Anovao began a sequence of Malietoa from Malietoa Tuilaepa to Malietoa Tanu II. There was Malietoa Aeoainu'u, Malietoa Laulauafolasa, Malietoa Muagututi'a (Ti'a), Malietoa Fitesemanu, Malietoa Tavita, Malietoa Moli, Malietoa Laupepa, Malietoa Tanu I, Malietoa Tanu II.
The marriage of Seiuli Saua(son) to Salevao Li'o Tama issued Seiuli Tugi. The marriage of Seiuli Tugi to Opomataniu Taiulu issued Taufo'ilematagi (daughter). Interestingly, Malietoa Muagatiti'a married Taufo'ilematagi and issued three boys:Aeoainu'u Muaausa, Sulusulumaivasa and Malietoa Fitesemanu.
Those who held the title Aeoainu'u and Muaausa were: Aeoainu'u Muaausa, Ainu'u Taliileala, Ainuu Movesi, Ainuu Paniani (Pani), Ainu'u Laai, Ainu'u Liuliu (Liu), Ainu'u Anelu, Ainu'u Poka, Ainuu Fereti, and Ainu'u Sio. The current Muaausa is Muaausa Uatisone (my late father's brother at Sapapali'i). The mother of Muaausa Uatisone was Foilagi the daughter of Ainu'u Pani and Perise Tuala.
Ainu'u Pani married Perise Tuala of Safa'ato'a, and issued Silafaga, Luisa, Noue, Feagai, Aeoainu'u Liuliu, Fereti, Leitu and Fo'ilagi (my grandmother).
The Vaimasenu'u/ Tamapua Ancestors and Descendants
According to records kept by Michael Jones, the early anscestors can be traced to those who held the titles; Tamapua and Vaimasenu'u who preside over the Aiga at Moata'a. Niko Vaimasenu'u/Tamapua of Moata'a, married Meripa of Moata'a and Sapapali'i and issued 'Apa, Enesi(my grandfather), Timena, Arieta, Samu, Uili and Peni.
Enesi Vaimasenu'u/ Tamapua married Seine Fina'i of Fasito'o and issued Arieta, Fa'ailoilo, Fa'ailoa, Avai'a(my mother), and Pelekina. Enesi and Seine were also parents to Viliamu and Fesilafa'i (Seine's sister Sasa married Iose Feaunafi and gave birth to Fesilafa'i who was parented and raised by Enesi and Seine at Utulei as Fesilafa'i Enesi).
The Enesi Tamapua Vaimasanu'u and Seine Fina'i Connections
The marriage of Arieta Enesi and Pele Tamotu issued Seine, Fa'afetai(adopted by Fa'ailoilo and Fuimaono), Lagolago,
The marriage of Fa'ailoa Enesi (RIP) and Sapolu Mila issued Enesi, Tapu, Mila, Lonise, Pa'apa'a and Simoe.
The marriage of Fa'ailoilo Enesi(RIP) and Samuela Fuimaono -
The marriage of Avai'a Enesi(RIP) and Vavae Toma issued Fo'ilagi, Lua'ipou, Enesi, Meripa, Toma (RIP), Tusipa, Nikolao. Also parents to Peaia, Iulai and Talalelei - 11
1. Peaia Aufa'i (never married). Issued Talalelei Toma.
2. Maiava Iulai Toma first married Folole Atoa and issued Leuteotifa Julie and Naijo. Julie married Sitope and issued Adelle.
then Maiava Iulai Toma married June Carruthers and issued Lillian, Mark, Iulai Richard, Malcolm Vavae and Lauren. Lillian married La'auli Hansell and issued Kingston
3. Fo'ilagi Vavae Toma married Hugo Leifi and issued Christopher, Isabella, Meripa, Trina. Five grandchildren - Alex(Bella's daughter), Elenise (Trina's daughter), Tobia, Niko and Archilles (Meripa's sons).
4. Lua'ipou Vavae Toma married Ioane Fasavalu and issued Varuna, Oscar, Avai'a. Varuna issued eldest child, Taleisha. Then Varuna married Elijah Mateara and issued Malachai(Sole) and Elijah(jnr) (2 boys).
Great grand children Tyson and Norhua(Taleisha's sons)
5. Enesi Toma married Nomeneta Schwalger and issued Nigel, Rowena, Tracey and Iulai. Tracey married Taeao and issued three.
6. Meripa Vavae Toma married David Weir and issued Michelle Julien and Justin. Justin and Julien were adopted since birth. Julien Vavae Weir married Josephine Mata'utia and issued Nathan, Michelle and Jaeden. Nathan is Josephine's son adopted by Julien.
7. Toma Vavae Toma (RIP) married Taumua To'alepaiali'i and issued Vavae, Amaleta and Pose.
8. Seine Toma married Graham Hogarth and issued Tom, Samuel and Olivia. One grandchild - Trilin.
9. Tusipa Vavae Toma married Alma Kamu and issued Sinamoli.
10. Nikolao Toma married Dorothy Kamu (no children yet).
11. Talalelei Toma married Lana Penn and issued Eliasa, Salu and Avai'a. One grand child - Henrietta Lana(Vai'a's daughter).
The marriage of Pelekina Enesi (RIP) and Ve'a issued Enesi, Makerita, Tui, Fa'ailoilo and Sekio -- 5
The marriage of Tipisone Fesilafa'i Enesi(RIP) and Vailili Toma issued Ernie (twin 1), Earle (Twin 2), Eugene. Also parents to Ana (Vailili's Niece) - 4
1. Earnie Puapuaga Enesi married Deborah Ainu'u and issued Vailili Mathilda, Ernest James, Odell Viliamu and April Lynne. Vailili Mathilda married Lagiselota Taufi and issued Lancelot Setoga and Teeleh Toeupu. Ernest James married Malele Edwards and issued Eddie James, Malele Deborah, Chase and Bishop. Odell Viliamu married Ruby Martin and issued Leia, Andrew and Issyss Deborah.
2. Earle Nu'uese Enesi married Sarai Eliapo and issued Seine Carysha, Shanyl Pa'ilagi, Sean Maika and Wessen Toma.
3. Eugene Fesilafa'i Enesi married Tumua Tui Enesi issued Manuopuava Joseph.
4. Ana Ulugaono Enesi married Suaavamata Falo issued Isaiah Ta'avili Falo, Manya Marrie Falo and Ivan Taeleifi Falo (RIP) - this couple are separated
Viliamu Enesi -
Sources:
Records of my father Vavae Toma
Tui Enesi, Seine Toma Hogarth,
Seine Carysha Enesi - for the Fesilafa'i Enesi-Vailili Toma line.
This is the story of the Fina'i/Mulitalo connection told by Aunty Sia(Fulisiailagitele) married to Mulitalo Leiataua Itutu Sitivi Kamu -
Usu Mulitalo Pua'alegaua o Fasito'outa i le afafine o Tuma'ai i Fusi Safotulafai e igoa ia Fulisiailagitele e to'afa(4) le fanau
Vi'iga(f), Sia(f), Faraimo(m), Liki(m).
Usu Viliamu Fina'i o Fasito'outa ia Vi'iga o Fasito'outa e to'avalu(8) le fanau
Aiafi(m), Ailelia(f), Seine(f), Paie(m), Sasa(f), Perenise(f), Fiapopo(m)matai ia Fina'i, Saifoloi(m) matai ia Faga'ima.
Usu 'Aiafi ia Milovale Fasito'outa ma Falefa e lua(2) le fanau-
Kilita(f), Moila(m)
Usu mai Enesi 'Apa o Moata'a ia Seine e ono(6) le fanau-
Fa'ailoilo(f), Perekina(m), Fa'ailoa(f), Avoi'a [po o Avai'a](f),Arieta(f), Viliamu(m).
Usu Paie ia Tuaopua o Savai'i e tasi(1) le tama e igoa ia Pa'uesi, lea na matai ia Leofo. Ua maliu.
Usu mai Iose Feaunafi o Fasito'outa ia Sasa e to'afitu(7) le fanau-
Vaeluaga(f), Fesilafa'i(m)lea na ola lava i Utulei a'oga ma faigaluega ma fa'ai'u ia Enesi, Tali(f)sa ola fo'i i Tutuila ma fai lava lona aiga. Ua maliu fo'i., Paesi(m) matai ia Feaunali aiga o lona tama i Fasito'outa lava. o le tama lena o Vaosa lea e nonofo ma Dr Jerome Amoa, Soli(f), Samoa(m), Selava(f).E iai isi ua maliliu.
Usu mai Esene Esene o Faleasi'u ia Perenise e to'aiva(9) le fanau-
Si'i(m), Tufaina(f), Lona(f), Folora(f), 'Aualepoiafaleolo(Poia)[f], Fa'ilepou(Fa'i)[f], Fulisiailagitele(Sia)[f], Seine(f), Viliamu(m) maliu a o pepe.
Usu Fiapopo(Fina'i) ia Simalu o Malaeola? Faleali'i e to'asefulu(10) le fanau-
Situana'i(f), Ta'ase(f), Si'ufaga(f), Tuali'i(f), Fiapopo(m), Ilove'a(f), Nimarota(m), Manumalo(m), Mose(m), Li'a(f)
Usu Saifoloi (Faga'ima) ia Saunoa Leaupepe o Fasito'outa e to'afa(4) le fanau - Tomasi na ola lava i Utulei ma fa'ai'u ia Fuimaono (Tomasi Fuimaono),Lisone(m), Pisi(m), Viliamu(m).
Maliu Saunoa ona toe usu lea o Saifoloi(Fagaima) ia 'Ela o Lona i Fagaloa, fanau teine e to'alua(2)-
Arieta(f) ma Kiona(f).
Source: Aunty Fulisiailagitele(Sia)
Occasions such as the death of Avaia Toma, the death of Toma Vavae Toma and the recent death of Vavae Toma brought to the fore this commitment of love and caring amongst the family members. As the writer of this story, who has witnessed the ongoing commitment by the relatives from Sato’alepai, Sapapali’i, Moata’a, Fasito’outa, and Tutuila, I pray that the commitment to love, care and share by the families will be continued in to the future.
It can be traced to the early ancestors of the Toma-Pani Ainu’u and Enesi-Fina’i connections.
The Toma Ancestors and Descendants
The Toma Ancestors can be identified as those who held the Matai Title Polutea and who preside over the Aiga at Sato’alepai, Savai’i. The records from Vavae Toma(my father) show some of the early Polutea. There was Polutea Manumea(1), Polutea Manufou(2), Maiava-Polutea Tiaitauma(3), Maiava-Polutea Tagiamaile(4), Maiava-Polutea Ulutipi(5), Polutea Laausauga(6), Polutea Talitonu(7), Polutea Tumele(8), Polutea Talaga(9), Polutea Kapeteni{10). The current Polutea is Polutea Faletao(11) son of Polutea Kapeteni or Talking Chief Polu, who did all the formal speaking and dealing with the distinguished guests and the many aigas during the funeral of Toma V. Toma(my brother) at Solosolo, in January 2002 and recently at the funeral of Vavae Toma or Tama at Vaivasetai, in May 2004.
Note that the title Maiava was bestowed on Polutea 3,4, and 5. This title was introduced to the family through the marriage of the daughter of Polutea Manumea(1) to Peseta Le Paia producing a son, Suisalaleo’o. Suisala and his first wife from the village of Palauli then produced I’amaileava Maiava (the first Maiava in the Polutea family). Polutea Tiaitauma was bestowed the title Maiava in honour of the acts of kindness and love showed to the descendants of Maiava. From then on the holder of the title Polutea had the right to the title Maiava and had the authority and informed consent of the family to bestow the title Maiava on any suitable family member. Iulai Toma received the title Maiava through the authority of Polutea Kapeteni and the consensus of the Polutea family.
The man and woman who were directly responsible for the first Toma were Polutea Laausauga(6) and his wife, Olive, daughter of Solofuti. Polutea Laausauga(6) and Olive Solofuti had four sons and one daughter. Three of the four sons held the Polutea title. The oldest was Polutea Talitonu(7), the second oldest was Polutea Tumele(8), the third oldest son was Toma (did not hold any matai title), the fourth oldest was Polutea Talaga(9) and their only daughter was Fa’amaile(never married).
Polutea Talitonu(7) married twice. First marriage to Sina from the village of Lelepa and issued one daughter, Fili. The marriage of Fili to Aufa’i issued Fa’avaoa and Faipeaia or Peaia. Second marriage of Talitonu to Osooso from Matavai Savai'i issued Vaialia, Lipine, Line, and Maluafou. Fili's marriage to Talamaivao issued Masae, whilst Fili's marriage to Leutulava of Sale'aula issued Talatau, and Talatofi
Toma(1) first married Ataga’i from the village of Sataua and issued one son, Tauinaola, or Ola as some of you youngsters remember. According to Tama, Ataga’i was a beautiful lady who fell in love with Toma while he was a teacher at the Malua Theological College. Ataga’i fell ill and died.
Then Toma(1) married another beautiful lady, Fo’ilagi Ainuu Pani, from Sapapalii and created the links with the Ainuu, Muaausa and Malietoa family.Toma and his wife, Fo’ilagi, had nine children, six boys and three girls. The sons were Poka or Kapoka, Vavae, Kapeteni, Laausauga(died at childhood), Uatisone and Iulai. The daughters were Safotu, Olive and Perise. Iulai the youngest son, was born to Safotu but raised as the youngest son of Toma and Fo’ilagi. When Toma and Fo’ilagi became frail, Vavae and and Avai’a continued the parental role to Iulai.
Poka Toma married twice. First, to Fia , issued two daughters, Sape(Fusipala), Olive and son Uati(RIP). No children from second marriage. (3)
Vavae Toma married Avai’a Enesi and issued Fo’ilagi, Lua’ipou, Enesi, Meripa, Toma(RIP), Seine, Tusipa, Nikolao. In addition, Vavae and Avaia carried out a parental role to Peaia Aufa’i, Iulai Toma, Talalelei Toma and Tui Enesi (12). Talalelei was born to Peaia but was raised as the youngest son of Vavae Toma and Avai'a Toma.
Safotu Toma married Va’ai Kolone and issued Vaelupe, Sale’imoa, Aigaga, Iinei, Iina(RIP), Lumepa, Vaemoa, Tui, Fo’ilagi, Leata, Manu and Kesi (12)
Olive Toma married and gave birth to son Olive(now known as Tone). Olive died after giving birth to Tone.
Perise Toma married Limutau Maua and issued Manutagi, Poka, Tauta, Vaigalo, Fotu, Sieni, Safanua, Fo'ilagi, Taia'i, Ailao, Vavae, Tumua, Pema (13)
Kapeteni Toma married Na’oupu and issued Talaga, Faletui, Faletao(current Polutea), Fa’amaile, Leo’o, Alapea, Pita and ...
Uatisone Toma(current Aeoainu'u and Muaausa) married twice. First, to Joyce(English) and issued Jocelyn, Masina, Penina, Karl, Steven. Uati and Joyce also parented Talaga from Kapeteni and Na’oupu’s marriage. Second marriage to Maseiga. They have one daughter.
Iulai Toma married twice. First to Folole Atoa, issued Leuteotifa Julie, and Najo. Second marriage to June Carruthers, issued: Lillian, Mark, Iulai (Jnr), Malcolm and Lauren.
to be continued
The Ainu'u(Aeoainu'u) - Muaausa Malietoa Ancestors and Descendants
The early ancestors can be traced (according to records kept by my late father Vavae Toma) to those who held the titles: Malietoa, Muaausa, and Aeoainu'u.
who preside over the Aiga at Sapapali'i, Savai'i. We can go back as far as Malietoa Taulapapa and his wife, Tonu'umatasiva (daughter of Leiataua of Manono). Their marriage issued a son, Seiuli and a daughter, Taiaopo.
The marriage of Taia'opo(daughter) to Tuiatua Anovao began a sequence of Malietoa from Malietoa Tuilaepa to Malietoa Tanu II. There was Malietoa Aeoainu'u, Malietoa Laulauafolasa, Malietoa Muagututi'a (Ti'a), Malietoa Fitesemanu, Malietoa Tavita, Malietoa Moli, Malietoa Laupepa, Malietoa Tanu I, Malietoa Tanu II.
The marriage of Seiuli Saua(son) to Salevao Li'o Tama issued Seiuli Tugi. The marriage of Seiuli Tugi to Opomataniu Taiulu issued Taufo'ilematagi (daughter). Interestingly, Malietoa Muagatiti'a married Taufo'ilematagi and issued three boys:Aeoainu'u Muaausa, Sulusulumaivasa and Malietoa Fitesemanu.
Those who held the title Aeoainu'u and Muaausa were: Aeoainu'u Muaausa, Ainu'u Taliileala, Ainuu Movesi, Ainuu Paniani (Pani), Ainu'u Laai, Ainu'u Liuliu (Liu), Ainu'u Anelu, Ainu'u Poka, Ainuu Fereti, and Ainu'u Sio. The current Muaausa is Muaausa Uatisone (my late father's brother at Sapapali'i). The mother of Muaausa Uatisone was Foilagi the daughter of Ainu'u Pani and Perise Tuala.
Ainu'u Pani married Perise Tuala of Safa'ato'a, and issued Silafaga, Luisa, Noue, Feagai, Aeoainu'u Liuliu, Fereti, Leitu and Fo'ilagi (my grandmother).
The Vaimasenu'u/ Tamapua Ancestors and Descendants
According to records kept by Michael Jones, the early anscestors can be traced to those who held the titles; Tamapua and Vaimasenu'u who preside over the Aiga at Moata'a. Niko Vaimasenu'u/Tamapua of Moata'a, married Meripa of Moata'a and Sapapali'i and issued 'Apa, Enesi(my grandfather), Timena, Arieta, Samu, Uili and Peni.
Enesi Vaimasenu'u/ Tamapua married Seine Fina'i of Fasito'o and issued Arieta, Fa'ailoilo, Fa'ailoa, Avai'a(my mother), and Pelekina. Enesi and Seine were also parents to Viliamu and Fesilafa'i (Seine's sister Sasa married Iose Feaunafi and gave birth to Fesilafa'i who was parented and raised by Enesi and Seine at Utulei as Fesilafa'i Enesi).
The Enesi Tamapua Vaimasanu'u and Seine Fina'i Connections
The marriage of Arieta Enesi and Pele Tamotu issued Seine, Fa'afetai(adopted by Fa'ailoilo and Fuimaono), Lagolago,
The marriage of Fa'ailoa Enesi (RIP) and Sapolu Mila issued Enesi, Tapu, Mila, Lonise, Pa'apa'a and Simoe.
The marriage of Fa'ailoilo Enesi(RIP) and Samuela Fuimaono -
The marriage of Avai'a Enesi(RIP) and Vavae Toma issued Fo'ilagi, Lua'ipou, Enesi, Meripa, Toma (RIP), Tusipa, Nikolao. Also parents to Peaia, Iulai and Talalelei - 11
1. Peaia Aufa'i (never married). Issued Talalelei Toma.
2. Maiava Iulai Toma first married Folole Atoa and issued Leuteotifa Julie and Naijo. Julie married Sitope and issued Adelle.
then Maiava Iulai Toma married June Carruthers and issued Lillian, Mark, Iulai Richard, Malcolm Vavae and Lauren. Lillian married La'auli Hansell and issued Kingston
3. Fo'ilagi Vavae Toma married Hugo Leifi and issued Christopher, Isabella, Meripa, Trina. Five grandchildren - Alex(Bella's daughter), Elenise (Trina's daughter), Tobia, Niko and Archilles (Meripa's sons).
4. Lua'ipou Vavae Toma married Ioane Fasavalu and issued Varuna, Oscar, Avai'a. Varuna issued eldest child, Taleisha. Then Varuna married Elijah Mateara and issued Malachai(Sole) and Elijah(jnr) (2 boys).
Great grand children Tyson and Norhua(Taleisha's sons)
5. Enesi Toma married Nomeneta Schwalger and issued Nigel, Rowena, Tracey and Iulai. Tracey married Taeao and issued three.
6. Meripa Vavae Toma married David Weir and issued Michelle Julien and Justin. Justin and Julien were adopted since birth. Julien Vavae Weir married Josephine Mata'utia and issued Nathan, Michelle and Jaeden. Nathan is Josephine's son adopted by Julien.
7. Toma Vavae Toma (RIP) married Taumua To'alepaiali'i and issued Vavae, Amaleta and Pose.
8. Seine Toma married Graham Hogarth and issued Tom, Samuel and Olivia. One grandchild - Trilin.
9. Tusipa Vavae Toma married Alma Kamu and issued Sinamoli.
10. Nikolao Toma married Dorothy Kamu (no children yet).
11. Talalelei Toma married Lana Penn and issued Eliasa, Salu and Avai'a. One grand child - Henrietta Lana(Vai'a's daughter).
The marriage of Pelekina Enesi (RIP) and Ve'a issued Enesi, Makerita, Tui, Fa'ailoilo and Sekio -- 5
The marriage of Tipisone Fesilafa'i Enesi(RIP) and Vailili Toma issued Ernie (twin 1), Earle (Twin 2), Eugene. Also parents to Ana (Vailili's Niece) - 4
1. Earnie Puapuaga Enesi married Deborah Ainu'u and issued Vailili Mathilda, Ernest James, Odell Viliamu and April Lynne. Vailili Mathilda married Lagiselota Taufi and issued Lancelot Setoga and Teeleh Toeupu. Ernest James married Malele Edwards and issued Eddie James, Malele Deborah, Chase and Bishop. Odell Viliamu married Ruby Martin and issued Leia, Andrew and Issyss Deborah.
2. Earle Nu'uese Enesi married Sarai Eliapo and issued Seine Carysha, Shanyl Pa'ilagi, Sean Maika and Wessen Toma.
3. Eugene Fesilafa'i Enesi married Tumua Tui Enesi issued Manuopuava Joseph.
4. Ana Ulugaono Enesi married Suaavamata Falo issued Isaiah Ta'avili Falo, Manya Marrie Falo and Ivan Taeleifi Falo (RIP) - this couple are separated
Viliamu Enesi -
Sources:
Records of my father Vavae Toma
Tui Enesi, Seine Toma Hogarth,
Seine Carysha Enesi - for the Fesilafa'i Enesi-Vailili Toma line.
This is the story of the Fina'i/Mulitalo connection told by Aunty Sia(Fulisiailagitele) married to Mulitalo Leiataua Itutu Sitivi Kamu -
Usu Mulitalo Pua'alegaua o Fasito'outa i le afafine o Tuma'ai i Fusi Safotulafai e igoa ia Fulisiailagitele e to'afa(4) le fanau
Vi'iga(f), Sia(f), Faraimo(m), Liki(m).
Usu Viliamu Fina'i o Fasito'outa ia Vi'iga o Fasito'outa e to'avalu(8) le fanau
Aiafi(m), Ailelia(f), Seine(f), Paie(m), Sasa(f), Perenise(f), Fiapopo(m)matai ia Fina'i, Saifoloi(m) matai ia Faga'ima.
Usu 'Aiafi ia Milovale Fasito'outa ma Falefa e lua(2) le fanau-
Kilita(f), Moila(m)
Usu mai Enesi 'Apa o Moata'a ia Seine e ono(6) le fanau-
Fa'ailoilo(f), Perekina(m), Fa'ailoa(f), Avoi'a [po o Avai'a](f),Arieta(f), Viliamu(m).
Usu Paie ia Tuaopua o Savai'i e tasi(1) le tama e igoa ia Pa'uesi, lea na matai ia Leofo. Ua maliu.
Usu mai Iose Feaunafi o Fasito'outa ia Sasa e to'afitu(7) le fanau-
Vaeluaga(f), Fesilafa'i(m)lea na ola lava i Utulei a'oga ma faigaluega ma fa'ai'u ia Enesi, Tali(f)sa ola fo'i i Tutuila ma fai lava lona aiga. Ua maliu fo'i., Paesi(m) matai ia Feaunali aiga o lona tama i Fasito'outa lava. o le tama lena o Vaosa lea e nonofo ma Dr Jerome Amoa, Soli(f), Samoa(m), Selava(f).E iai isi ua maliliu.
Usu mai Esene Esene o Faleasi'u ia Perenise e to'aiva(9) le fanau-
Si'i(m), Tufaina(f), Lona(f), Folora(f), 'Aualepoiafaleolo(Poia)[f], Fa'ilepou(Fa'i)[f], Fulisiailagitele(Sia)[f], Seine(f), Viliamu(m) maliu a o pepe.
Usu Fiapopo(Fina'i) ia Simalu o Malaeola? Faleali'i e to'asefulu(10) le fanau-
Situana'i(f), Ta'ase(f), Si'ufaga(f), Tuali'i(f), Fiapopo(m), Ilove'a(f), Nimarota(m), Manumalo(m), Mose(m), Li'a(f)
Usu Saifoloi (Faga'ima) ia Saunoa Leaupepe o Fasito'outa e to'afa(4) le fanau - Tomasi na ola lava i Utulei ma fa'ai'u ia Fuimaono (Tomasi Fuimaono),Lisone(m), Pisi(m), Viliamu(m).
Maliu Saunoa ona toe usu lea o Saifoloi(Fagaima) ia 'Ela o Lona i Fagaloa, fanau teine e to'alua(2)-
Arieta(f) ma Kiona(f).
Source: Aunty Fulisiailagitele(Sia)
posted by Meripa Weir at 1:15 PM
14 Comments:
Hi my name is Fina (Sosefina Polutea) and I was amazed with the amount of information and names that were in your
blog. I dont think I've read so many Samoan names in one night. I actually have some knowledge of some missing
names in the Kapeteni Toma and Na'oupu story because that's my grandparents!! My father's name is Vaelua Polutea
aka Alepea who married Matalena Mata'utia who had 7 children in total. I think your referring to Peter as marrying
to the Schuster girl, sorry but I thought that bit was sad. Anywho write back if you would like anymore info.
Cheers
Hi my name is Misileti and am a decendant of Safotu and Vaai Kolone! My mother's name is Foilagi. I am actually not really familiar with this side of the family and am glad I came across this page because it has given me more than I hoped for on my grandmother's side of the family. MALO LAVA!!..I have a small question :) and its to do with the name of our grandmother. You noted that its Safotu but we grew up knowing her as Fotuosamoa hence all the other cousins names Fotuosamoa. Can you please confirm her right name please so we can tell our kids etc!...Look forward to reading more and finding out more on whats happening with this side of the family. With MUCH ALOFA...
Hi, my name is Toma Frost.. The fourth child of Fa'amaile Frost, daughter of Kapeteni and Na'oupu Polutea. I wanna say thank you SO MUCH for this information.. My siblings and I basically grew up in Sato'alepai.. Humble beginnings is what it is.. I miss my mom's side family so much.. R.I.P. to the Rev. Toma Vavae Toma and my grand uncle Rev. Vavae Toma. Had the honor of meeting them and they have been so influential in my life as far as values and everything.. Miss you so much.. and all my other family.. Hope to hear from you.. Miss u Aunty Seine, say hi to Tom, Sam and Olivia.. and of course Uncle Sipa and Uncle Niko..
Thank you Sosefina Polutea. Sorry I did not have the names of your parents right. I hope that descendants of the Polutea and Toma family will join in and provide info on their own family line or start your own story and share with the rest of the family.
My son Julien married Sosefina Mata'utia daughter of Mata'utia(RIP) and Matalena(RIP) of Sale'imoa. I wonder who are your grandparents on your mother's side?
Alofa tele atu mo 'oe.
Aunty Meripa Olive Vavae Toma Weir.
Hi Toma Frost. Thank you for your warm commentary on Vavae Toma one of your grand uncles and Uncle Toma. I met your cousin Sosefina on this blogsite as well. Hope you that more of our family will meet each other on this blogsite! I will pass on your alofas to the rest of the family at Vaivase. Take care and much alofas to you, your Mum and Dad and rest of your family.
Aunty Meripa Olive Vavae toma Weir.
I have two daughters, Arieta and Timena - named after the ones you mention :)
Hi Meripa
My name is Kapeteni Polutea Frost oldest son of Faamaile Polutea Frost. Thank you so much for putting this page together. Vavae Toma was the pillar for the Polutea family growing up. Vavae Toma was pretty much my grandfather growing up. Polutea Kapeteni passed away before I was born and I remember Vavae Toma being the grandfather for us Faamaile's kids. My mom lived with Vavae while attending Samoa college. My last memory of Vavae was when he flew to American Samoa for my high school graduation in 1998. I got a chance to visit Satoalepai in 2010 and saw uncle Polutea Faletao and man time goes by fast. Your site has helped me connect names I remember my mom talking to how we are related. Thanks so much and I will continue to connect with our families across the world.
Tofa soifua from Seattle Washington(US)
Teni
Hi Teni & Toma,
Great to hear from you on this blog! I dont know if you remember me but you visited us in Sydney, Australia (uncle Alepea) a while back and have only been able to contact Marieta on fb since then :)
Hope all is well with you and the family. I was in Samoa in Sep. 2010 and Uncle Polu told me you visited them. I went and visited them in Sato'alepai for the first time in my life! I hope that this side of the family will have a reunion one day so all the generation x, y and z can meet :)
God bless and take care, send my love to your Mum and siblings. Fina Polutea xox
Hello, I'm a great-great granddaughter of Silafaga, daughter of Ainu'u Paniani (Pani) and Pelise (or Perise?). It was good to see this information. Thanks for putting it together. I also have a handwritten copy of genealogical history which seems to go back about 350 years! but I do find it confusing. How I read it (but with no great confidence) is that Pani was son of Movesi, who was son of Taliileale (and Ipu Ainu'u), who was son of Mua'ausa, son of Malietoa Muagutiti'a (Ti'a) and Taufo'ilematagi. Am I on the right track? I live in Brisbane and have yet to visit Samoa. cheers, Anne
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Talofa Meripa,
Malo lava for this wonderful informational family genealogy. I am Titi (Vavaemuitiiti Samasoni-Fepuleai), a descendant of Polutea Talitonu and Osooso, whom are my great grandparents. My dad is the late Enele Sulufaiga Samasoni, a son of Lipine Talitonu & Ageli Samasoni.
When my dad passed away in 2003 and moving away from Aai Niue where my parents served as faifeau for the EFKS aulotu there, I found my grandfather Ageli's book (and I'm grateful that I have it), which documents this same history of the Aiga Safotulafai.
I went to Vaivase EFKS church when i got married in 2003, and I was very happy to meet some of the families there like Fo'i and Sieni (PErise's daughters), and children of Talatau (not quite sure if its Tau or Tofi).
Would love to get some more information about Polutea Talitonu & Osooso's children if you have..
thanks again Meripa..cheers
Its awesome to finally see my family . My grandfather was uatisone my father is karl poka
Looking forward to meeting more family
This is an awesome read. Thank you for this wonderful information about our history. I am Jessica Baker (nee Poka) daughter of Karl Polutea Poka son of Uatisone Toma. Looking forward to meeting more family.
hey my name is Ryder Sa son of Tracey Sa who is daughter to Enesi Toma and after reading this, this is going to be so hard tryna remember these names,, why don't I ever see my family like ever?!! we should all come back together for a family reunion.
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