After posting the fascinating story of a Dr. Makalua on the website, a faculty member at the University of Hawaii contacted us to say she is bringing a group of students over in July to retrace the steps and tours of a study abroad program from Hawaii between 1880 and 1892 which includes the student, Matthew Makalua,
New Stories
- Dewar, Rev. David Erskine - there are a number of Dewars and Parrys in the Cemetery, but we are not currently aware of any connection (watch this space!) But we do know that he was the father of Annie Clementina Makalua. (See below)
Updated Story
- Makalua, Matthew M (Dr), MRCS, LRCP & Annie Clementine - First ethnic Hawaiian to qualify as a doctor; practised in Hastings
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