After the overthrow of the monarchy and the annexation of Hawaii to the United States , Cornwell became a member of the Democratic Party and served as a delegate to 1900 Democratic National Convention for the Territory of Hawaii . He died at his home at Waikapu , Maui , on November 18 , 1903 , of heart disease . His remains were taken to Honolulu for his funeral and he was buried at the Oahu Cemetery in Honolulu
1900 Democratic National Convention
1900 Democratic National Convention
William H. Cornwell