Gulick was born on July 25, 1841, to a family of American missionaries. His father was William Gulick, and mother was Eliza Throop Thomas (1804–1903). His father's brother
Peter Johnson Gulick married his mother's sister
Frances "Fanny" Hinckley Thomas Gulick (1798–1883), who had seven children (his cousins) who also became missionaries, including
Luther Halsey Gulick (1828–1891) and
John Thomas Gulick (1832–1923). He attended
Punahou School 1855–1862, where he was a pitcher on a team called the "Pacifics" playing early games of
baseball with the sons of
Alexander Cartwright. In September 1869 he officially became a citizen of the
Kingdom of Hawaiʻi. He ran a business as
notary public and issued government documents such as marriage licenses. He became the commander of the original
Honolulu Rifles, with rank of Captain; this unit unlike its namesake remained loyal to the monarchy until disbanded in 1874. He also later served as
adjutant general from 1878. He was appointed to the cabinet of King
Kalākaua as Minister of the Interior on August 6, 1883, and served until June 30, 1886. He also served as acting Minister of Finance during the absence of
John Mākini Kapena. It is widely thought that sugar magnate
Claus Spreckels had suggested both changes. Both before and after Gulick,
Walter M. Gibson acted as Minister of the Interior, while also acting as
Minister of Foreign Affairs and even
Attorney general. He went back into business, and became a real estate broker. Gulick was appointed again to the post of Minister of the Interior of Queen
Liliʻuokalani on September 12, 1892, and served until November 1, 1892. He met with Liliʻuokalani and other leaders loyal to her on January 15, 1893, just before the
overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi. Although Gulick denied involvement in plans for military strikes, witnesses testified the group met at his house. He was convicted and first sentenced to death, which on February 23, was reduced to 35 years in prison and a fine. He died November 7, 1897. A street in Honolulu was named Gulick Avenue in his honor. == References ==