11 Facts About Peter Kaeo

Peter Kaeo's cousin was Emma, who contended for the throne after the death of Kamehameha.

Peter Kaeo was later permitted to return to Honolulu, where he died.

Peter Kaeo was adopted at birth by his maternal uncle John Kalaipaihala Young, according to Hawaiian tradition of hanai.

Peter Kaeo's uncle was the fourth Kuhina Nui and the Minister of the Interior.

Peter Kaeo contracted leprosy, now known as the Hansen's disease, which was incurable at the time.

Peter Kaeo arrived June 29,1873, traveling on the same boat as William P Ragsdale, a part-Hawaiian attorney who had served as interpreter for the government and in the legislature.

Peter Kaeo had the means to maintain a comfortable life, including the work of two servants, but was aware of the poverty and desperation around him.

Peter Kaeo's legs were so bad that he cannot walk, and few traverse the spot where Peter Kaeo's Hut stands, but fortunate enough for him that he had sufficient enough water to last him till aid came and that not too late, or else probably he must have died.

On November 26,1880, Peter Kaeo died at Honolulu at the age 44, after being released from Kalawao in 1876.

Peter Kaeo died at his residence on Emma Street on Friday night [November 26,1880].

Peter Kaeo's remains were moved along with political advisor Robert Crichton Wyllie and other members of Queen Emma's family to the newly build Wyllie Tomb in June 1904.