nāhienaena became ill after a failed pregnancy and died in 1836 at age 21. the child was said to be his but probably could have been kauikeaouli's. leleiohoku married a second time to princess ruth keelikōlani, who was daughter of kalani pauahi and kekuanaoa. he had a son john william pitt kīnaʻu from his second wife. he served as an original member of the house of nobles in 1841–1846, and on the kings privy council from 1845 to 1846. his foster father kuakini died in 1844 and he inherited the governorship of the big island. he inherited the hulihee palace which he passed to his wife.