Name/Title
S. W.(Samuel Whitney) WilcoxDescription
Samuel Whitney Wilcox (1847–1929) was a prominent figure in Kauaʻi's history, serving as the Sheriff of Kauaʻi from 1872 to 1909 and playing a significant role in the island's political and industrial transition. He was part of the influential Wilcox family, which helped shape Kauaʻi through missionary work, sugar plantation management, and long-standing civic leadership.
As Sheriff for over 30 years, he was a central authority on the island. He also represented Kauaʻi in the House of Representatives of the Hawaiian Kingdom and later in the Senate of the Republic of Hawaiʻi.
While his brother George Norton Wilcox was the primary owner of Grove Farm Museum, Samuel was deeply involved in the family's land and business interests.
His influence extended into education and public health. His children continued this legacy; his daughter Elsie Wilcox became the first female territorial senator in Hawaiʻi, and his daughter Mabel Wilcox was a pioneer in public health nursing and heritage preservation.Create Date
April 29, 2026Update Date
April 29, 2026
