Lucy Goodale Thurston

Biography

Lucy Goodale Thurston, born in 1795, journeyed to Hawaiʻi as a missionary and later became an author whose memoirs documented the challenges and joys of early missionary schools. Her writings offered an unflinching yet affectionate portrayal of daily life on the islands.

She remained devoted to education and spiritual formation, leaving a legacy of compassion and literary contribution that continues to be celebrated by those who study Hawaiʻi’s early contact era; she rests at Oʻahu Cemetery among friends and fellow servants.