S. Dyriam, death 7 March 1923, Singapore

Death on March 7, 1923 at 13 Joo Chiat Terrace, Singapore, Mr S. Dyriam, Chief Clerk of the Government Survey Department. Funeral cortege leaves the house at 4 p.m. today, interment at Bidadari Cemetery, at 5 p.m. Penang and F.M.S. papers please copy. [The Straits Times, 8 March 1923, Page 8]

Yap Tai Phow, death 19 May 1923, Singapore

Death. On May 19, 1923, at 7 Stanley Street, Singapore, Yap Tai Phow, aged 62 years. Funeral Sunday, May 27, to Alexandra Road Cemetery. [The Straits Times, 26 May 1923, Page 8]

James Arthur Carnegy, death 24 May 1923, Trengganu

Death. James Arthur Carnegy, age 39 years at Trengganu on May 24, 1923. Penang, Sumatra, British North Borneo papers please copy. [The Straits Times, 26 May 1923, Page 8]

Angelica Phua Ah Liao, death March 1923, Singapore

Death. Angelica Phua Ah Liao. Aged 88 years. Funeral leaves 74-5, Bras Basah Road, at 4.30 p.m. on Sunday, March 11, 1923, to the Church of St.  Peter and St. Paul, thence to the Cemetery at Bidadari for interment. Penang and Bagkok papers please copy. [The Straits Times, 10 March 1923, Page 8; Malaya Tribune, 10 March 1923, Page 6]

Leong Fook Loy, death January 1927, Singapore

Leong Chai Chong and family beg to thank all relatives, friends, members of the Tong Soon Kok Association, Straits Athletic Club, United Chinese Musical Association and staff of the Borneo Sumatra Trading Co., Ltd., for their kind attendance at the funeral of his beloved father, the late Mr Leong Fook Loy, and those who kindly sent wreaths and letters of condolence. Penang papers please copy. [The Straits Times, 10 January 1927, Page 7]

Koo Ngoek In (Mrs Leong Fook Loy), death 21 September 1923, Singapore

Death. On September 21, 1923, at 90, Kallang Road, Mrs Leong Fook Loy (beloved mother of Leong Chai Chong), aged 61. Funeral takes place on Sunday, September 30, at Bueno Vista Cemetery, at 9.30 a.m. Penang and Kuala Lumpur papers please copy. [The Straits Times, 26 September 1923, Page 8]

Leong Chai Chong and family beg to thank those friends and relatives who attended the funeral of his beloved mother (Mrs Leong Fook Loy nee Koo Ngoek In) and those who sent wreaths, letters and telegrams of condolences in his sad bereavement. Penang and Kuala Lumpur papers please copy. [The Straits Times, 1 October 1923, Page 8]

Mrs Barbara Kerr, death August 1931, Penang

We much regret to announce the death at Penang of Mrs Barbara Kerr, widow of the late Mr David Kerr, and mother of Mrs L. A. Thomas, who frequently delighted Singapore audiences with her vocal contributions a number of years ago. The late Mrs Kerr resided for many years at Leonie Hill, Singapore. [The Straits Times, 31 August 1923, Page 8]

Lee Sau Cheong and Kok Yoon Sang, marriage October 1923, Perak

The engagement is announced and the marriage will place early in October of Mr Kok Yoon Sang, manager of the Federal Rubber Stamp Co., Ipoh, and Miss Lee Sau Cheong, daughter of Mr Lee Chok Kai, who is also well known in Chinese business circles in the Kinta district. [The Straits Times, 31 August 1923, Page 8]

Chok Shin Chook, death 21 August 1923, Singapore

Death. On August 21, 1923, at 2 p.m. at No 258 Bencoolen Street, Mr Chok Shin Chook, aged 60. He leaves a widow, 3 sons, 3 daughters, 3 sons-in-law, 3 daughters-in-law and 4 grand children to mourn his loss. Funeral today at 4 p.m. to Bidadari. Deeply regretted. Penang, F.M.S. and Bangkok papers please copy. [The Straits Times, 22 August 1923, Page 8]

Mrs Chok Shin Chook tenders her sincere thanks to those relatives and friends who kindly sent letters of condolence and wreaths on the occasion of her sad bereavement by the loss of her beloved husband whose interment took place on the 22nd instant. [The Straits Times, 27 August 1923, Page 8]

Mrs F. Mathieu, death 28 December 1940, Penang

Penang Dec 29. The death occurred last night at her residence in Arratoon Road, of Mrs F. Mathieu, at the age of 75 years. She leaves seven children, three sons and four daughters. The funeral takes place this evening. [The Straits Times, 30 December 1940, Page 9]

Tan Sin How, death 24 February 1926, Singapore

Death. On Wednesday February 24, 1926 at 8.30 a.m. at No 42, Neil Road, Mr Tan Sin How, age 50 years. He leaves behind a widow, two sons (Mr Tan Swee Hee and Tan Charlie) a daughter to mourn his loss. Funeral on Sunday the 28th inst. to Bukit Brown Cemetery. [Malaya Tribune, 24 February 1926, Page 6]

Lim Bang Im, death 3 February 1926, Singapore

Death. On February 3, 1926, at 94-1, Kampong Java Road, Singapore, Mr Lim Bang Im of Messrs Lim and Seah, Change Alley. Aged 32 years. Funeral to-morrow at 10 a.m. sharp to Bukit Brown Cemetery. [The Straits Times, 4 February 1926, Page 8]

Kam Keng Siang, death 11 January 1926, Singapore

Death. Mr Kam Keng Siang, on Monday January 11, 1926 at 4 p.m., age 61 years at his residence Nos. 22 and 22-1, Kerbau Lane. He leaves a widow, four sons, Messrs Kam Swee Hin, Swee Guan, Swee Beng and Swee Kiat, two daughters, Kam Swee Neo and Kam Swee Bee, a son-in-law, Mr Chua Cheng Quee, and several grand children to mourn his loss. Funeral on Sunday, Jauary 24, 1926 at 10 a.m. to Bukit Brown. Deeply regretted. [The Straits Times, 22 January 1926, Page 8]

Lim Wee Tiong, death 8 January 1926, Singapore

Death Mr Lim Wee Tiong died on 8th inst., at 1.45 a.m. at his residence No. 11 Lorongg 21, off Geylang Road and leaves behind him a widow, 6 sons, 6 daughters, 2 sons-in-law, 2 daughters-in-law, 18 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren to mourn his loss. The funeral will take place on Sunday the 24th January at 10 a.m. for Bukit Brown. [Malaya Tribune, 21 January 1926, Page 6]

Lim Hong Huat, death 15 January 1926, Singapore

Death. On 15th January, 1926, at his residence No. 38 Tras Street, Mr Lim Hong Huat, at the age of 55. He leaves a widow, four sons, Lim Boon Chuan, Boon Siong, Boon Teck, Boon Hock, two daughters, one son-in-law, Tan Chuan Huat, two daughters-in-law, and three grand-children to mourn his loss. Funeral on Tuesday, 19th January, 1926 to Bukit Brown Burial Ground. [Malaya Tribune, 16 January 1926, Page 6]

Mrs Lim Hong Huat, Messrs Lim Hong Seng, Hong Soon, Hong Kiat, Boon Chuan, Boon Siong, Tan Chuan Huat and other members of the family beg to thank all the relatives and friends who attended the funeral of the late Mr Lim Hong Huat, also those who sent wreaths, scrolls, joss paper or lent cars. [Malaya Tribune, 21 January 1926, Page 6]

Wong Duang Ging and Lim Boon Keng, marriage 29 December, 1896, Singapore

THE HON'BLE DR. LIM BOON KENG' WEDDING. No more interesting wedding has ever taken place in Singapore than that of the Hon'ble Dr. Lim Boon Keng, M.B. and C.M., member of the Legislative Council with Miss Wong Duang Ging, eldest daughter of Mr Wong Nai Siong, of Foochow, which event occurred yesterday the 29th inst. The bridegroom, thouggh quite a young man has made for himself by his talents and education, and the good uses to which he has applied these forces, a public position in Singapore which would be creditable near the close of a professional career instead of, as now, at its opening. A Queen's Scholar of this Colony, an exceptionally successful student of medicine at Edinburgh University, a very capable medical practitioner of Singapore, he has attained the honour of being approved by Her Majesty as a member of Legislative Council, and holds a deservedly high position in the estimation of his fellow townsmen, both European and Asiatic. His bride is a charming young lady of excellent Chinese family, who has had moreover the great advantage of having been educated for some time in America and is familiar with the English language, ways of thought, and social observances. Miss Wong Duang Ging arrived from China five days ago with her father Mr Wong Nai Siong, but it is interesting to know that their acquainanceship and knowledge of each other has matured through a course of direct personal correspondence. A private marriage ceremony was held at the Presbyterian church at 7 a.m. yesterday morning in the presence of only a very few intimate friends of the bride and bridegroom, at which Miss Ferris acted as bridesmaid, Mr Tan Hup Seng as best man, the bride being given away by her father. Following that, on return to the residence of Mr Lim Thian Sang, uncle of the bridegroom, the ancestral wedding customs of the Chinese were followed in which the bride and bridegroom together do obeisance to heaven in thanksgiving. A reception was held in the afternoon at 4.30 p.m. at "San Giang Whee," the country residence of Mr Lim Thian Sang. Here a large number of friends, both European and Chinese, assembled to offer their congratulations to the happy pair. This was an entirely new social departure from Chinese usage as it indicates the intention, admirable and laudable in every way, of Dr and Mrs Boon Keng to keep in  social touch with European society in a manner a long way in advance of the usual customs hitherto prevailing amongst the Chinese. The guests as they were announced were presented by the bridegroom to his bride who spoke to each a few words of modest and graceful welcome. Dr Boon Keng was dressed in a rich Chinese costume and his bride in a dainty Chinese costume of pink silk, bordered with dark blue silk, all richly embroidered. Cake and wine having been served to the company, H.E. the Deputy Governor, the Hon'ble J. A. Swettenham, C.M.G., with perhaps a certain natural diffidence due to his own state of bacherlorhood, proposed in feeling terms the health and happiness of the newly wedded pair. He alluded to the success which had attended Dr Boon Keng's career, and felt sure that though the bridegroom had that day taken the most momentous step of his life, that success would still continue to mark his career. At the conclusion of the Deputy Governor's speech Mr Tan Jiak Kim called for three cheers, on the call of the Hon'ble J. A. Swettenham, being ggiven for the bride. In reply, Dr Boon Keng, thanking his friends sincerely for the honour they had done himself and his wife, and for the cordial way in which they had joined to wish them a happy and prosperous future, alluded to himself as being proud to call himself one of Singapore's sons. (Hear, hear.) He was grateful for the kindness of his European friends as well as of his Chinese friends. Indeed it had always been his desire to see a closer association between the more advanced sections of the European and Asiatic community and he trusted that he and his wife would be privileged to have opportunities of assisting in this desirable object. (Applause). Such a bringing of the different elements of the community could only result in good, for out of mutual knowledge would arise mutual respect and esteem. He would once more in the name of his wife and himself thank the Deputy Govvernor for proposing their health so kindly, and their friends around them for the equally kind way in which the toast had been received. Dr Lim Boon Keng's speech, which was delivered with much feeling, was loudly applauded. There wsas no "going away" as it is understood that Dr Boon Keng and his bride will remain at the country house of Mr Lim Thian Sang for the present. At the close of the reception the guests said good-bye to the happy pair, wishing them happiness and prosperity. In one case a gentleman inadvertently wished them Many Happy Returns of the Day, which, however, was really intended to be the graceful wish that the newly-married couple should live to see many happy anniversaries of their wedding --- a pretty idea. In spite of the wet weather and the very short notice, a large number of friends of the bridegroom went out to "San Giang Hwee" to attend the reception. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 30 December 1896, Page 2]

Teng Che Yu aka Tung Yen, death 19 December 1934, Canton (Guangzhou)

SEREMBAN MAN DIES IN CANTON. Veteran Member Of The Kuomintang. Canton, Dec 20. Mr Teng Che-yu, veteran member of the Kuomintang and a former resident of Seremban, Negri Sembilan, died of pneumonia yesterday in Canton. He was 67 years of age. Three days' mourning has been ordered by the South-West Council. --- Sin Kuo Min. [The Straits Times, 20 December 1934, Page 12]

LATE MR. TUNG YEN. From Kuala Pilah To Official Post In China. A correspondent writes: Mr Teng Che-yu, a veteran member of the Kuomintang, whose death was reported in your issue of Dec 20, was better known to many residents and friends in Malaya by his other name of Tung Yen. He was an old resident and a prominent tin miner in Kuala Pilah. He left for Canton in the year 1920 on the invitation of the late Dr. Sun Yat Sen to become Warden of Mines for the Provinces of Kwangtung and Kwangsi. He was a Justice of the Peace and a street in Kuala Pilah, Jalan Tung Yen is named after him. [The Straits Times, 26 December 1934, Page 10]

STATE BURIAL FOR SEREMBAN MAN. Canton, Dec 26.---The South-West Government has wired to the Central Government suggesting that a State burial be given to the late Mr Teng Che-yu, veteran member of the Kuomintang and a former resident of Seremban, Negri Sembilan. This was revealed yesterday by Mr. Siao Fat-cheng, a leading South-West Councillor, in an interview with  pressmen. Mr Teng Che-yu, aged 67, died here of pneumonia on Dec. 19, when three days' mourning was ordered by the Kwangtung Government. --- Sin Kuo Min. [The Straits Times, 26 December 1934, Page 12]

NANKING HONOURS MR. TUNG YEN. Nanking, Dec 28.---At yesterday's meeting of the Central Government, it was decided to issue a mandate concerning the death of Mr Teng Che-yu (Mr Tung Yen), a veteran Kuomintang member and formerly a resident of Seremban, Negri Sembilan. Special mention will be made in the mandate of Mr Teng's services to the Kuomintang, which will be recorded in the Party records. [The Straits Times, 28 December 1934, Page 8]

Mr. Tung Yen. Seremban Man Honoured By Nanking. Nanking, Dec 29. A Central Government mandate yesterday granted $5,000 funeral expenses for the late Mr. Teng Che-yu (Mr. Tung Yen), a veteran Kuomintang member and a former resident of Seremban, Negri Sembilan, who died in Canton recently. Gen. Chan Chai-tong, commander-inchief of the Kwangtung forces has been instructed to represent the Central Government at the funeral of Mr Teng. Sin Kuo Min. [The Straits Times, 29 December 1934, Page 11]

Son of Mrs and Captain Edward Armstrong, birth 27 May 1850, Penang

Birth. At Penang on the 27th instant the Wife of Capt. Edward Armstrong 51st Regt. of a Son. [Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 1 June 1850, Page 1]

Gan Tiang Kwee, death 27 July 1957, Singapore

Death. Mrs. Gan Tiang Kwee, aged 70, passed away peacefully at her residence No. 51 Dunbar Walk, Frankel Estate, on 27-7-57, leaving behind 1 son Gan Hock Hye, 3 daughters, 1 daughter-in-law, 1 son-in-law and 12 grandchildren to mourn her loss. Cortege will leave residence at 11 a.m. on 31.7.57. [The Straits Times, 28 July 1957, Page 24]

Koh Chew Hay (Mrs Chia Keng Sian), death 18 April 1932, Singapore

Death. Mrs Chia Keng Sian nee Koh Chew Hay passed away at 11.30 a.m. on Monday April 18, 1932, at her residence No 9 Scotts Road, Singapore, at the age of 47. She leaves behind her, her husband and two sons Chia Teck Yew and Chia Teck Chye. Funeral on Sunday, April 24, 1932 at 10 a.m. to Bukit Brown Cemetery. [The Straits Times, 19 April 1932, Page 10]

Ho Chwee Neo, (Mrs Gan Eng Seng), death 25 October 1934, Singapore

Death. Mrs Gan Eng Seng nee Madam Ho Chwee Neo at her residence No 162 Sim's Avenue, Singapore on Oct 25, 1934 at 8.30 p.m. at the age of 82 years. She left 2 sons (Gan Thiang Poh and Gan Tiang Kwee), 4 daughters, 6 daughters-in-law, 2 sons-in-law, 18 grandsons, 18 granddaughters, 45 great grand children. Funeral on October 29, 1934, to Bukit Brown Cemetery. [The Straits Times, 27 October 1934, Page 10]

Gan Eng Seng, death 9 September 1899, Singapore

DEATH OF MR GAN ENG SENG. The death is announced at his residence Amoy-st, of Mr Gan Eng Seng, one of the most prominent Chinese merchants and contractors of Singapore. He died this morning at 3.30 a.m. of blood poisoning caused by a prick on the thumb from a piece of iron, after a short illness. He was 56 years of age. Gan Eng Seng was a Malacca man, though he has resided for many years in Singapore. He has for 25 years been store-keeper of Messrs Guthrie & Co., and was much esteemed by the senior mambers of that firm, particularly Mr Thomas Scott. He was also labour contractor at Tanjong Pagar, and was connected with some fifteen firms in Singapore. Quite recently he has bought about $40,000 worth of property and proposed to open big brick works at Sirangoon, spending $100,000 on the enterprise. Not only was he prominent as a business man among the Chinese, but he was a member of the Advisory Board, and founder of the Anglo-Chinese Free School where a large number of pupils are being educated, many at the expense of the founder. He is said to have helped the Chiense Government this year alone to the extent of $30,000. Numbers of widows and orphans in his birth-place have been helped by Gan Eng Seng, whose private beneficence was on par with his business acumen. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 9 September 1899, Page 2]

Friday, January 12, 1900. The funeral of the late Gan Eng Seng will take place next Thursday at about 9 a.m. The procession will march from Amoy and Cross Streets to Havelock and Alexandra Roads, and thence to Passir Panjang Darat the burial ground. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 January 1900, Page 2]

Ong Hong Guan, death 18 December 1925, Singapore

Death. Ong Hong Guan at his residence No 27-7 Killiney Road at 12 midnight on Friday 18th December 1925 age 39 years. He leaves a widow, one daughter and five sons to mourn his loss. Interment at Bukit Brown Cemetery on Tuesday 22nd December 1925. [Malaya Tribune, 19 December 1925, Page 6]

The death took place, yesterday of Mr Ong Hong Guan, manager of Messrs Cheong Koon Seng & Co., auctioneers, Chulia Street. The offices of the company will  be closed all day to-morrow as a token of respect ; and the burial will take place at Bukit Brown. [Malaya Tribune, 21 December 1925, Page 6]

Mrs Ong Hong Guan and family beg to thank all their relatives and friends, the Peng Hoe Kok Association and the Thong Lok Kok Association who so kindly attended the funeral and also those who sent wreaths, telegrams and letters of condolence in their recent bereavement. [Malaya Tribune, 24 December 1925, Page 6]

Teo Say Neo (Mrs Chan Kok Tye), death 15 December 1925, Singapore

Death. On December 15, 1925, at 8.45 a.m. at her residence No 11 Blai Road, Mrs Chan Kok Tye, nee Teo Say Neo, aged 45 years. She leaves a widower, three sons, Wah Keng, Wah Seng and Wah Hock and three daughters to mourn her loss. Funeral on Saturday the 19th instant at Bukit Brown Cemetery. Deeply refretted. S.S. and F.M.S. papers please copy. [The Straits Times, 16 December 1925, Page 8]

Chua Cheng Loon, death 28 November 1925, Singapore

Death. Chua Cheng Loon: On the 28th instant at No 3 Race Course Lane, at the age of 77. He leaves a widow, two sons, Chua Eng Wee, Soh (Chua) Beng Lim, two daughters, 16 grand-children, and 7 great grand-children to mourn his loss. Funeral on Wednesday, 2nd December, 1925, at 10 a.m. for Bukit Brown. Deeply regretted. [Malaya Tribune, 30 November 1925, Page 6]

We regret to record the death which occurred on the 28th ultimo at his residence at 3 Race Course Lane of Mr Chua Cheng Loon father of Messrs Chua Eng Wee and Soh (Chua) Beng Lim and grandfather of Mr Koh Choo Guan of the Government Monopolies. The deceased was 77 years of age at the time of his death and leaves behind to bemoan his loss, besides his two sons, two daughters, sixteen grand-children and seven great grand-children. The funeral takes place tomorrow, the cortege leaving the residence at 10 a.m. for Bukit Brown. [Malaya Tribune, 1 December 1925, Page 6]

Mrs Wee Eng Swee, death 25 October 1925, Singapore

Death. On 25th October 1925, at 6 a.m. at No 25 Everton Road, Mrs Wee Eng Swee age 85. She leaves 2 sons Wee Whatt Seng and Wee Whatt Bunn, 2 daughters, 2 daughters-in-law, 27 grand-children and 4 great grand-children. Funeral on Thursday 29th instant. Cortege leaving for Bukit Brown at 10 a.m. [Malaya Tribune, 26 October 1925, Page 6]

Lim Ah Kian, death 21 October 1925, Singapore

Mr Lim Ah Kian age 71 passed away on 21st October, 1925 at his residence Owen Road, leaving to mourn his loss a widow, 2 sons Lim Siew Bee and Lim Siew Tee, 2 daughters and six grand-children. Funeral on Sunday 25th October 1925. Cortege leaving for Bukit Brown at 10 a.m. [Malaya Tribune, 24 October 1925, Page 6][Malaya Tribune, 24 October 1925, Page 6]

Lee Cheng Yean aka Lee Cheng Yan, death 18 May 1911, Singapore

Deat at Magenta Cottage, Singapore, on May 18th, Lee Cheng Yean, J.P., aged 71. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 19 May 1911, Page 6]

We greatly regret to annunce the death of Mr Lee Cheng Yean, J.P., one of the leading Chinese gentlemen of Singapore. Mr Cheng Yean a few days ago celebrated his 70th birthday. Yesterday afternoon he was at Magenta Cottage when he was seized with sudden illness and died from failure of the heart about half past seven. The body was brought down to the town house of the deceased, 55 Stanley-st., and the preliminary arrangements made for the funeral, of which notice will be given later. The late Mr Lee Cheng Yean was born in Malacca in 1841. He established himself in business in 1859 as Chop Chin Joo, and Lee Cheng Yean  & Co. By hard work and integrity he prospered and retired from the business about twenty years ago, leavint its management to his only son Mr Lee Choon Guan. A man of considerable wealth, Mr Lee Cheng Yean took a leading part in the community of which he was a distinguished member. He was a Justice of the Peace for Singapore, a member of the Chinese Advisory Board, a trustee of the Chinese Temple, a member of the committee of Tan Tock Seng Hospital, and served on many public committees. He is also the founder of the Free School in Serangoon-rd, and was unostentatiously charitable in many directions. A visit to Europe in 1883 gave him a wider view of the possibilities of Straits Chinese, and he was always in the forefront of any good movement. He will be greatly missed, and great sympathy will be felt for his son and relatives. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 19 May 1911, Page 6]

It is with deep regret that we have to record the death of one of the most respected of our Chinese citizens, Mr Lee Cheng Yan, which occurred at his town residence, Magenta Cottagem Killiney Road, yesterday evening. It was only on the 9th inst. that the deceased gentleman celebrated his seventy-first birthday at Mandalay Villa, Tanjong Katong, and it was then apparent to his nearer acquaintances, who went out to congratulate the old gentleman, that he  was far from well. For about a fortnight before his death he had been under medical treatment, and yesterday afternoon his condition took a turn for the worst, the end coming during the evening from failure of the heart. The late Mr Lee Cheng Yan, who was born at Malacca in 1841, at the age of nineteen founded the firrm of Lee Cheng Yan and Company, Chop Chin Joo, in Malacca Street. He retired from active business some twenty years ago, and died a wealthy man. While being a shrewd man of business he found pleasure in associating himself with movements of a philanthropic character and contributed largely to funds for worthy objects, such, for instand, as thee Hong Joo Chinese Free School, in Serangoon Eoad, of which he was the founder. He was a Justice of the Peace for the Settlement of Singapore, besides being connected officially with the Tan Tock Seng Hospital, the Anglo-Chinese Free School, the Chinese Advisory Board, he Po Leung Kuk, the Lam Hak Tang School, at North Bridge Road, the Ee Lam Teng Club and a number of other institutions. Since he retired from business,  the management of the firm of Lee Cheng Yan and Company has been in the hands of his only son, Mr Lee Choon Guan, who, it may be recalled, for five years represented the Central Ward, No. 2, on the Municipal Council. Among the grandchildren who survive him are Messrs Lee Pang Seng and Lee Pang Chuan who left Singapore a few months ago to study in London, where the deceased gentleman himself spent part of a holiday some twenty-eight years ago. The funeral will take place at the family burial ground at Serangoon Road at a date to be announced later. The body now lies at 5 Stanley Street where arrangements are being completed for the obsequies. Flags are half-masted at the Ee Lam Teng Club and the Weekly Entertainment Club. [The Straits Times, 19 May 1911, Page 7]

Lo Tsung Kee and Tan Soo Bin, marriage 17 January 1903, Singapore

We hear that Mr Tan Soo Bin, who recently left London after his visit to England with his father Mr Tan Jiak Kim, is engaged to be married to the second daughter of the Chinese Minister in London, Sir Chinchen Lotengluh. [The Straits Times, 25 November 1901, Page 2]

Mr Tan Soo Bin, a son of Mr Tan Jiak Kim, will be married on Saturday to the second daughter of Sir Cheachan Lofunglok, and there will be a procession between "Panglima Prang," River Valley Road, and "Magenta Cottage" in Killiney Road. [The Straits Times, 14 January 1903, Page 4]

Lo Tsung Kee (Mrs Tan Soo Bin), death 21 May 1914, Singapore

Death. Lo Tsung Kee. On May 21 at Dingwall, Pasir Panjang, Lo Tsung Kee, wife of Mr Tan Soo Bin, aged 33 years. Funeral from Panglima Prang, River Valley Road, on Sunday, May 24 at 3 p.m. [The Straits Times, 21 May 1914, Page 8]

The remains of thelate Mrs Tan Soo Bin, daughter-in-law of the Hon Tan Jiak Kim, C.M.G., and second daughter of the late Sir Lo Fung Low, K.C.V.O., were removed from Panglima Prang, River Valley Road, on Sunday at 3 p.m. The funeral was a quiet and solemn one in the reformed style, the coffin being covered with black velvet, with white trimmings and lining. The Alhambra band played the Dead March. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 27 May 1914, Page 12]

Soh Hong Chuan, death 23 November 1922, Singapore

The death occurred at his residence, Woodsdale, 622 Upper Serangoon Road, this morning, of Mr Soh Hong Chuan, a retired merchant. He had been ailing for the last few months and died in his eightieth year. Deceased was one of the earliest settlers in Singapore and a pioneer in the rattan and produce business under Chop Chin Hong and Co. [The Straits Times, 23 November 1922, Page 8]

Mr Soh Wee Tee and family and Mr Tan Kok Sin (grandson-in-law) beg to thank their relatives and friends and Wah Eng School who kindly attended the funeral of the late Mr Soh Hong Chuan, and also those who sent wreaths and letters of condolence. [The Straits Times, 4 December 1922, Page 8]

Koh Leng Tian Neo (Mrs Soh Hong Chuan), death 22 January 1921, Singapore

Death. Koh Leng Tian Neo. On January 22, 1921 at 9.15 a.m. at her residence No 82, Amoy Street, Singapore, Koh Leng Tian Neo, eldest daughter of Mr Koh Eng Hoon, beloved wife of Mr Soh Hong Chuan, aged 69 years. Deceased leaves a widower, a son, a daughter, a daughter-in-law, five grand daughters, two grandsons-in-law, seven grandsons and four great grand children to mourn her loss. [The Straits Times, 22 January 1921, Page 8]

Messrs Soh Hong Chuan, Soh Wee Tee, Tan Kok Sin and family beg to thank their relatives and friends, who kindly attended the funeral of the late Madam Koh Leng Tian Neo, and those who sent wreaths, scrolls, letters  of condolence and also to those who kindly lent their motor cars and carriages. [The Straits Times, 29 January 1921, Page 8]

Tan Beng Wan, death 25 December 1891, Singapore

The Late Mr. Tan Beng Wan. Mr Tan Beng Wan, until recently a Municipal Commissioner for the Central Ward, died at his residence, Botan House, Neil Road, at 4.45 a.m. on Christmas Day. Mr Beng Wan had been in failing health for about seven months, and latterly had not been in attendance at Municipal meetings, althouggh he retained his seat on the Board until the commencement of the present month ; when he resigned, and Mr A. L. Donaldson was elected in his place. Mr Beng Wan was forty years of age, and up till seven months ago had shown all signs of health ; but since that time, the insidious disease which terminated on Friday last, in inflammation of the lungs necessitated his retirement from a great many of his private, and the whole of his public duties. Since his father's death Mr Beng Wan had been the head of the firm Tan Kim Tian and Sons. He leaves three brothers, the elder of whom, Mr Tan Hup Seng, will probably take his position as Manager of the firm. Mr Beng Wan was insured for $20,000 with the New York Life Insurance Company, of which Messrs Puttfarcken and Co., are the agents in Singapore. [Straits Times Weekly Issue, 30 December 1891, Page 7]

Lim Eng Keng, death 1 February 1892, Singapore

DEATH of Mr. LIM ENG KENG. The New Year festivities  among a large class of the Chinese community were hardly in swing when they received a check in the sad death of Mr Lim Eng Keng, which occurred last night at half past twelve. The deceased towkay had been complaining of trouble with his lungs for several days but with the characteristic dislike of the Chinese to call in medical attendance, neglected to send for a doctor. He was fairly well yesterday, however, and was driving about during the afternoon. About ten o'clock he was taken very ill and died soon after midnight. Dr Galloway being sent for too late to reach him before he expired. Mr Lim Eng Keng was the eldest of the three sons of Lim Lan, his brothers being Eng Wan and Eng Yong. He has been managing partner of the firm of the Lim Lan & Co. for years and in that position, as a Municipal Commissioner and as a Director of the Singapore Insurance Co., and the Singapore Land Co., has been held in great respect as a quiet but earnest representative of the best interests of the Baba class in the Straits. He was 55 years of age and leaves one child and several grand-children. He has been on the Municipal Commission for over three years, and though thoroughly conservative as so many of the Chinese are, in all questions connected with his countrymen, he was able to give much valuable aid to that body. His death leaves another vacancy in the Board, which following so closely on that of Mr Tan Beng Wan may be anticipated to cause some little difficulty to fill. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 1 February 1892, Page 3]

Tan Jiak Chuan, death 4 January 1909, Singapore

We regret to announce the sudden death, at the age of 51 years, of Mr Tan Jiak Chuan, at his residence, Panglima Prang, River Valley Road, this morning. The deceased gentleman had just returned from Malacca after a change to the hot springs, and was only taken ill on last Wednesday. Dr Galloway, and a council of Singapore's best medical men were called in, but without avail, and he died early this morning suffering from hyperpyrexia. The late Mr Tan Jiak Chuan was the first cousin of the Hon. Tan Jiak Kim, the Chinese representative on the Legislative Council, and was a partner in the firm of Messrs. Kim Seng and Company, Boat Quay. Well-known in Singapore, the deceased was a gentleman of very quiet disposition, and much respected by the Chinese community. He devoted his leisure to the management of Messrs. Kim Seng and Company, thus enabling his cousin, the Hon. Tan Jiak Kim, to give most of his time to public affairs. Mr Tan Jiak Chuan was the only son of the late Mr Tan Beng Gum, who was formerly the President of the Chinese Temple in Malacca, and in whose name he subscribed $3,000 to the S.S. and F.M.S. Government Medical School. He leaves a widow, (wife by second marriage), two sons, Messrs Tan Soo Jin and Tan Soo Guan, and seven daughters by his former wife, to mourn his loss. He will be greatly missed by the family of the late Mr Tan Kim Seng, of which the Hon. Tan Jiak Kim is the head. [The Straits Times, 4 January 1909, Page 7]

Lim Hong Wah Neo (Mrs Chia Keng Chin), death April 1912, Singapore

We regret to announce the death of Mrs Chia Keng Chin (Lim Hong Wah Neo) in her 45th year. She had been ailiing for a long time, and died on Wednesday morning. She leaves a married son and two unmarried daughters to mourn her loss. The funeral will take place on Sunday, the 28th instant, at 10 a.m.  from her residence in Amoy Street. [Weekly Sun, 27 April 1912, Page 6]

Chew Kit Neo (Mrs Teo Kian Kee), death 17 October 1922, Singapore

Death. Madam Chew Kit Neo. On Tuesday, October 17, 1922, at 22, Niven Road, Singapore, wife of Mr Teo Kian Kee, and beloved mother of Messrs Teo Peng Chan and Teo Peng Joo, aged 60 years. Interment on Sunday, October 22, at Bukit Brown Cemetery. [The Straits Times, 19 October 1922, Page 8]

Teo Kian Kee, death June 1928, China

Teo Kian Kee, beloved father of Messrs Teo Peng Chan and Teo Peng Joo, died in China, at the age of 81. [The Straits Times, 19 June 1928, Page 7]

Chia Keng Chiang, death 6 April 1908, Singapore

The many friends of Mr Chia Keng Chiang will regret to hear of his death which took place at his residence, No. 40 Ann Siang Hill, this morning. He was 39 years of age. He has been in the employ of Messrs Huttenbach Bros and Company, as the chief store-keeper for about eleven years. The deceased was the third son of the late Mr Chia Ann Siang, and leaves a large family to mourn his loss. He was well-known for his generosity and kind-heartedness to those in distress, and his untimely departure will be a serious loss to the Chinese generally. [The Straits Times, 6 April 1908, Page 7]

Tay Beng Neo (Mrs Chia Leong Kiat), death January 1927, Singapore

Death. Mrs Chia Leong Kiat (nee Tay Beng Neo) aged 76. Beloved mother of Mr Chia Hood Lye, grandmother of Mr Chia Keng Poh, Mr Chia Keng Hock and Mr Siow Siang Yew. She leaves behind her one son and three daughters, two daughters-in-law, two sons-in-law (Mr Siow Siew Keng and Ang Tiang Seng), sixteen grandchildren and seven great grand children to mourn her loss. Funeral on Sunday, January 23, at Bukit Brown Cemetery. F.M.S. papers please copy. [The Straits Times, 21 January 1927, Page 8]

Tan Kam Neo (Mrs Chia Keng Lam), death 3 April 1925, Singapore

Death. On 3rd April 1925, at No. 11 Everton Road, Madam Tan Kam Neo, wife of the late Mr Chia Keng Lam and beloved mother of Mr Chia Tiang Choo and aunt of Messrs Lim Cheng Wee, Cheng Liew and Goh Tiang Kay. Age 67 years. Deeply regretted. Funeral on Tuesday 7. [Malaya Tribune, 4 April 1925, Page 6]

Chia Keng Chin, death 27 May 1919, Singapore

Death. Chia Keng Chin, on Tuesday, May 27th, at his residence No. 29 Mohamed Sultan Road, at the age of 55. Deeply regretted. Interment on Monday, Jume 2nd. [Malaya Tribune, 29 May 1919, Page 4]

Lim Ah Kian, death 21 October 1925, Singapore

Death. Mr Lim Ah Kian, age 71, passed away on 21st October, 1925 at his residence Owen Road, leaving to mourn his loss a widow, 2 sons Lim Siew Bee and Lim Siew Tee, 2 daughters and six grand-cchildren. Funeral on Sunday 25th October 1925.Cortege leaving for Bukit Brown at 10 a.m. [Malaya Tribune, 23 October 1925, Page 6]

Seet Yen Neo (Mrs Lim), death 17 October 1925, Singapore

Death. On October 17, 1925 at 7 a.m. at her residence No. 10 Lorong 5 East Coast Road (off Joo Chiat Place) Madame Seet Yen Neo, aged 67. She leaves a brother Mr Seet Swee Hoe, two sons Messrs Lim Chin Soon, Wee Baba, one daughter, four grand children, one grand son-in-law Mr Goh Teck Huat and one great grand-daughter. Funeral Sunday 24th October to Bukit Brown Cemetery. [Malaya Tribune, 17 October 1925, Page 6]

Chan Sze Jin, death 26 September 1948, Singapore

Mr Chan Sze Jin, a distinguised Straits-born Chinese lawyer and former member of the Executive and Legislative Councils, died at his home in Emerald Hill Road, last night, aged 62. Generally known as Mr S. J. Chan he held the rank of C.M.G. He had been in failing health for about two months.  Up to that time he had been actively engaged in his professional duties. Born in Singapore in 1886, he received his early education at Victoria Institution, Kuala Lumpur and the Free School, Penang. He was the eldest of three sons of Mr Chan Fook Nyan who after leaving China iin his boyhood, went to Sarawak and then to Kuala Lumpur where he entered Government service. His two brothers were Dr. Chan Sze Pong and the late Mr Chan Sze Onn founder of the firm of Chan Sze Onn and Company, company secretaries. Mr Chan won the F.M.S. Queen's scholarship in 1904 and left for England to join Downing College, Cambridge. In 1907 he took the B.A. and LL.B. in the Law Tripos. He went to London in the following year and, after joining Gray's Inn, was called to the Bar in 1910. Mr Chan was a partner in the firm of Chan, Laycock and Ong. He was appointed a member of the Executive Council in September 1935 and was reappointed for a further term but owing to failing health was forced to resign his appointment in July 1940. He had also served before that as a member of the Legislative Council --- from 1927 to 1930. Of Mr Chan, the former Governor and High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thomas had this to say of him: "Mr Chan has shown himself to be one of the ablest and most distinguished of the Straits Chinese, whose counsels at all times, have been invaluable to the Colonial Government. He has done great service to his community quietly and unobtrusively especially in matters relating to education and social welfare work." Sir Shenton paid these tributes to Mr Chan in 1941 when he presented him with the insignia on his appontment as a Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George. Sir Shenton also paid special tribute to the large part which Mr Chan took in getting the Chinese to agree with the Minority Report of the Mui Tsai Commission. Mr Chan was the only unofficial on the committee who drafted the necessary legislation to implement it. The funeral will take place today at the Bidadari Cemetery. The cortege will leave 119 Emerald Hill Road at 4.30. [The Straits Times, 27 September 1948, Page 5]

Chan Fook Nyan, death November 1933, Singapore

The death took place on Monday at his residence in Martaban Road, Singapore, of an old respected member of the local Chinese Christian community, Mr Chan Fook Nyan, at the age of 74. Mr Chan was the father of Mr S. J. Chan of the legal firm of Messrs Chan and Eber, and Mr Chan Sze Onn of Messrs Chan Sze Onn. The funeral which took place a the Bidadari Cemetery yesterday afternoon was largely attended by relatives and friends. The Rev. Goh Hood Keng officiated. [The Straits Times, 22 November 1933, Page 6]

Chan Sze Onn, death 3 September 1939, Singapore

Death Of Mr. Chan Sze Onn. Mr Chan Sze Onn, founder of the firm Chan Sze Onn and Company, company secretaries, died in SInggapore yesterday at the age of 50 after a short illness. Second of three brothers well-known in Malaya, Mr Chan was born in Kuala Lumpur in 1889 and was educated at Victoria Institution at which he was a teacher from 1906 to 1908. Coming to Singapore two years later, Mr Chan started business as a secretary to public companies, which led to the foundation of the firm bearing his name. In Sarawak. Eldest of the three brothers is Mr Chan Sze Jin, a member of the Executive Council, while another brother is Mr Chan Sze Pong. They were the sons of Mr Chan Fook Nyan who after leaving China in his boyhood, went to Sarawak and then to Kuala Lumpur where he entered Government service. The Rev. Goh Hood Keng officiated. Among the very large gathering present, which included his brother Mr S. J. Chan, and his family and numerous relatives were, Mr Tay Lian Teck, Mr Chua Boon Hin, Mr Tan Chong Chew, Mr and Mrs Tan Beng Lim, Mr and Mrs Tan Teng Kim, Mr and Mrs Sng Soo Geok, Mr and Mrs T. Leijssius, Mr L W Geddes, Mr John Laycock, Dr A. L. J. Lim, Mr George Marshall, Mr Chew Hock Leong, Mr E W Slight, Mr Gaw Khek Swee and Cheong Koon Hong, Mr C. K. Lee and Mr Jack Lee Keng Tye. Messrs Tan Soo Jin, Yap Pheng Geck, Tan Chin Tuan, Evan Wong, P. A. Bartholomeusz, Ong Hong Kiat, R. J. R. Stracey, Tan Hock San, Lee Kim Puat, Ong Swee Chiang, Ong Peng Hock, Thio Chan Bee, Lee Chim Huck, Goh Soon Ho, Choo Lye Huat and many others. [The Straits Times, 4 September 1939, Page 11]

Subadar Abdul Ghaffor bin Mohamed Akkram Khan, death 21 June 1919, Johore

His Highness the Sultan of Johore records with regret in the Johore Government Gazette the death of Subadar Abdul Ghaffor bin Mohamed Akkram Khan, on June 21, 1919. Subadar Abdul Gaffor joined the Johore Military Forces on January 12, 1880, and retired on pension on October 12, 1915. [Malaya Tribune, 17 July 1919, Page 4]

Tan Hong Gnoh and Neo Peng Heng, marriage 30 April 1931, Singapore

The Straits Times, 16 April 1931, Page 10

The wedding of Mr Neo Peng Heng and Miss Tan Hong Gnoh, sister of Mr Tan Chong Chew, will take place on Apr. 30. A dinner will be given by Mr Tan Chong Chew at 317, River Valley Road.

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The Straits Times, 1 May 1931, Page 5
CHINESE DINNER.
Large Company at Wedding Celebrations.

In honour of the wedding of Mr. Neo Peng Heng and Miss Tan Hong Ngoh, a dinner was given by Mr. Tan Chong Khee and Mr. Tan Chong Kew at Penang Cot, River Valley Road, last night. The hosts, who are contractors to the Singapore Harbour Board are the brothers of the bride. Their father was the late Mr. Tan Kheam Hock, J.P.

About 200 European and 300 Chinese friends sat down to dinner. The Police Band was in attendance, and there was also a Malay ronggeng, while the Wales Miunstrels, who accompanied the bridegroom to the house, played later in the evening.

Among those present were Mr. G. W. A. Trimmer, Mr. and Mrs. D. Paterson, Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Battishill, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. F. Wearne, Miss Wearne, Mrs. J. M. Sime, Mr. and Mrs. R. Johnstone, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Walker, Mr. O. R. S. Bateman, Mr. E. A. Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Hacker, Mr. and Mrs. J. Tryner, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Wilson, Mr. J. W. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Bell, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Russell, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Hutchings, the Hon. Mr. Wee Swee Teow, Mr. S. Q. Wong, Mr. Ng Seng Choy, Mr. Tan Chew Kim, Mr. Seow Poh Leng and Dr. Cheong Chee Hai.

The company paid their respects to the bride, who wore full Chinese bridal dress, and after the bridegroom arrived congratulatory speeches were made.

Mr. Trimmer referred to his association with the bride's father and brothers and on behalf of the European guests wished the bride and bridegroom every happiness.

In reply Mr. Tan Chong Chew pointed out the difference between Chinese and European marriage customs and said the Chinese bride did not see her husband until the wedding day.

Lim Imm Neo (Mrs Tan Beng Wan), death 10 October 1925, Singapore

Death. At 3.45 a.m. on October 10, 1925 at "Botan House" No 46 Neil Road, Mrs Tan Beng Wan nee Lim Imm Neo, age 74, leaving behind two sons, Tan Cheng Siang, Tan Cheng Yan, 5 daughters-in-law, 1 daughter, 1 son-in-law, Lim Siew Hock, 12 Grandsons, Lim Teck Koon, Lim Teck Yong, Tan Choon Bock, Tan Bock Lim and others, 9 Grand-daughters, 2 Grand-sons-in-law, Quah Seng Hock, Yeo Chong Cheng and 9 Great Grand children. Funeral on Wednesday the 14th at Bukit Brown. Malacca, Penang and F.M.S. papers please copy. [Malaya Tribune, 12 October 1925, Page 6]

Sidney Margaret Keenan, birth 23 August 1954, Singapore

Birth. On August 23rd, at K.K. Hospital, to Margaret, wife of Sidney Keenan, a daughter, Sidney Margaret, both well. [The Singapore Free Press, 25 August 1954, Page 16] 

Daughter of Mrs Janine and Mr G. Combes, birth August 1954, Batu Gajah

Birth. To Janine, wife of G. Combes in Batu Gajah, a daughter. [The Singapore Free Press, 25 August 1954, Page 16]

David Justin Allen, birth 22 August 1954

Birth. On 22nd August, to Domini Mary Allen, a son, David Justin. [The Singapore Free Press, 25 August 1954, Page 16]

Arabella Augusta Van der Beek and Thomas William Stubbs, marriage 27 May 1896, Singapore

A Eurasian Marriage. The marriage of Mr Thomas William Stubbs, the 13th clerk of the General Post Office and assistant to the Marine Sorter, to Miss Arabella Augusta Van der Beek, the eldest daughter of the clerk to H.E. the Governor, will take place at St. Andrew's Cathedral at 3 p.m., on Wednesday, the 27th instant. [The Straits Times, 19 May 1896, Page 2]

Delphina Sandys and Walker Scott Bagby, marriage 28 November 1931, Penang

Mr and Mrs J. A. Sandys have issued invitations for the marriage of their only daughter Delphina (Girlie), to Mr Walker Scott Bagby of Auckland, New Zealand, at the Church of the Assumption, Penang, at 4.30 p.m. on Saturday, November 28. A reception will afterwards be held at the Eurasian Volunteer Club. -- S.E. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 25 November 1931, Page 11]

Tan Pek Lau and Cuthbert Ernest Williams, marriage 27 February 1937, Singapore

A Eurasian engineer, Mr Cuthbert Ernest Williams of Pulo Bukom, and a Chinese girl from Borneo, Miss Tan Pek Lau were married before Mr H. A. Forrer, Senior Marriage Registrar at the Singapore Marriage Regisrty yesterday morning. The bride, gowned in white satin, is the daughter of Mr Tan Cheng Goey. The groom is the son of Mr Augustus Podmore Williams. [The Straits Times, 28 February 1937, Page 5]

Muriel F. Webb and Granville M. O'Hara, marriage 3 March 1923, Kuala Lumpur

The marriage of Miss Muriel F. Webb, daughter of Mr and Mrs J. W. Webb, and Mr Granville M. O'Hara, took place on the morning of the 3rd at the Registry, Kuala Lumpur, before Mr G. Hemmant, the magistrate. At the reception at the residence of the bride's parents, Dr E. T. McIntyre toasted the health of the happy couple to which the bridegroom suitably replied. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 15 March 1923, Page 12]

Mary Madeline Tan and C. Williams, marriage February 1937, Ipoh

The marriage was solemnised on Monday morning in the Church of St. Michael, Ipoh, of Mr C. Williams, son of the late Mr and Mrs C. J. Williams, and Miss Mary Madeline Tan, sister of Mr Tan Cheng Phor and daughter of Mrs Tan Kim Tuan. The bride, attended by Miss de Souza, was given away by her brother, Mr Tan Cheng Phor. Mr B. O'Hara was the best man. Mrs Felimina Chan was the matron-of honour. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 15 February 1937, Page 6]

Ruth Aileen Stork and John Kenneth Russel Leonard O'Hara, marriage 19 February 1923, Singapore

Marriage. On Monday the 19th inst., at Singapore, John Kenneth Russel Leonard of Kendong, Negri Sembilan, to Ruth Aileen O'Hara (nee Stork). [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 22 February 1923, Page 6]

Miss M. O'Hara, death June 1915, Malacca

The Malay Mail announces, with much regret, the death of Miss M. O'Hara, which occurred at Malacca last Monday night. Miss O'Hara, who was a sister of Mrs. Yzelman, was on a visit to Malacca at the time of her death. The funeral was to take place at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kuala Lumpur, yesterday forenoon. [Malaya Tribune, 18 June 1915, Page 2]

Vivian Lawrence Walsh O'Hara, death 13 March 1926, Seremban

Death. At the General Hospital, Seremban, on 13th March, 1926. Vivian Lawrence Walsh O'Hara, Forest Officer, Kuala Pilah, Negri Sembilan. [The Singapore Free Press, 18 March 1926, Page 8]

Tham Cheng Tong, death 21 September 1925, Singapore

Death. On Monday 21 inst., at 7 Dickson-road, Tham Cheng Tong, at the age of 63. He leaves a widow, 3 sons: J. P. Tham, T. L. Tham and T. S. Tham. Deeply regretted. Cortege will leave the residence for Bukit Brown Cemetery on Friday 25th inst., at 10 a.m. No Chinese scrolls to be sent. [Malaya Tribune, 22 September 1925, Page 6]

Teo Chye Lian (Mrs Poh Tiang Swee), death 18 September 1925, Singapore

Death. On Friday, September 18, 1925, at 2.30 p.m., at her residence No 20-4 Niven Road, Singapore, Teo Chye Lian aged 39, beloeved wife of Mr Poh Tiang Swee of Messrs Rupert Manasseh and Elias. She leaves a widower, three sons and one daughter to mourn her loss. The funeral will take place on Tuesday September 22, 1925 at 10 a.m. sharp to Bukit Brown Cemetery, Kheam Hock Road. Deeply regretted. [The Straits Times, 21 September 1925, Page 8]

Quah Kim Neo (Mrs Poh), death 23 August 1925, Singapore

Death. On August 23, 1925, at 12.05 a.m., at 545-547 Serangoon Road, Madame Quah Kim Neo, aged 73. Deceased leaves an only son Mr Poh Cheng Tee, fifteen grandchildren, including Dr Cheong Chee Hai, and twenty great grandchildren to mourn her loss. The cortege will leave the above residence for Bukit Brown Cemetery at 10.30 a.m. on Sunday, August 30. [The Straits Times, 25 August 1925, Page 8]

Cheong Koon Seng, death 20 March 1934, Singapore

Death of Mr Cheong Koon Seng After Lengthy Illness. Head of Well-Known Auctioneers. Mr Cheong Koon Seng, managing director of  Cheong Koon Seng and Co., Ltd., the well-known auctioneering firm, died shortly after nine o''clock this morning at his residence, 299 River Valley Road. Mr Koon Seng's death was not entirely unexpected. He had not been in good health for the last few months. He was taken to the General Hospital 16 days ago and operated upon. He showed signs of progress but suddenly had a relapse and he was brought back to his house. Mr Koon Seng leaves a wife, three sons (Mr Cheong Hock Chye, a partner in the business and Cheong Hock Guan and Mr Cheong Hock Leng, both of whom are still at school), four daughters, and four grand-children. Mr Cheong Koon Seng was the son of Cheong Ann Bee who was born in Malacca in 1833 and came to Singapore at the age of 10. His father knew no English but became a well-known business man, one of whose charitable actions was the giving away of eye salve to anyone suffering from any complaint of that organ. On one occasion, when Ann Bee was examining the eyes of a coolie he was stabbed by the pateient on the shoulder and head. His assailant who also attacked a European police constable who tried to arrest him was sent to prison for two years. Born in 1880. Mr Koon Seng, born in Singapore in 1880, received his education in Anglo-Chinese School. He then joined the firm of Messrs Powell and Co., where he received a thorough training in the auctioneering business. He was also manager of the Commercial Rubber Co., Ltd., from 1918 to 1920. He left Powell and Co. after 25 years service and commenced his own business in 1920 in partnership with Mr Ong Hong Guan under the style of Cheong Koon Seng and Co., now one of the leading auctioneering firms in Singapore. His partner, however, died after five years, and since then the business has been carried on by Mr Cheong Koon Seng and his eldest son. Mr Koon Seng had a sound business head and his affability and obliging disposition earned him many friends. Apart from business he had many other interests and led an active life. He was president of the Chinese Swimming Club for many years, president of the Chinese Association, of the Singapore Funeral Association, the Straits Junior Association, the City Club, and the Straits Hunting Party ; he was vice-president of the SIngapore Chinese British Association ; he was on the committee of the Straits Settlements Association, the Strats Ratepayers' Association, the Licensing Justices ; and the Boxing Board of Control. Active Life. He was a member of the Singapore Rotary Club in which he served on the Unemployment Committee.  Prior to his round the world trip in 1932, he had been a Municipal Commissioner from which he resigned. He has been a Justice of the Peace for some years now. Mr Koon Seng who owned the Theatre Royale, North Bridge Road, was looked upon as one of the foremost experts in land values. He presented the Anglo-Chinese School with a class-room in memory of his father, and there is also a room in his name in the Methodist Girls' School. These schools, and the firm of Cheong Koon Seng and Co., were closed today. The funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon at the Bukit Brown Cemetery. The offices of the firm were closed today. [The Straits Times, 20 March 1934, Page 12]

Mr. Cheong Koon Hong, Mrs. Cheong Koon Seng and family beg to tender their heartfelt thanks to their friends and relatives, staff of Messrs Cheong Koon Seng & Co., Ltd., members of the different Clubs and Associations, principals and staff of the Anglo-Chinese School and Methodist Girls' School who paid night-visits and attended the funeral of the late Mr Cheong Koon Seng and to those who sent caskets, wreaths, telegrams and letters of condolence in their sad bereavement. [The Straits Times, 28 March 1934, Page 10]

Chia Chye Hay Neo (Mrs Cheong Koon Seng), death 16 May 1916, Singapore

Death. Chia Chye Hay Neo. On May 16, at No 631 North Bridge Road, Chia Chye Hay Neo, the beloved wife of Mr Cheong Koon Seng. Interment Sunday, May 21, at 10 a.m. [The Straits Times, 17 May 1916, Page 8]

Ong Kong Guan, death 13 May 1925, Singapore

Death. Mr. Ong Kong Guan passed away on May 13, 1925, at 5 p.m. at his residence No 24, Mohamed Sultan Road, aged 90 years. He leaves behind to mourn his loss a widow, two sons (Messrs. Ong Soon Hee and Ong Bah Chee), three daughters, sons-in-law (Messrs Tan Teck Chuan, Seow Tiong Lin and Lee Guan Chuan), several grandsons (elders Messrs Ong Beng Seng, Ong Beng Gwat), seven granddaughters and seven great grandchildren. Burial at Bukit Brown Cemetery on Sunday the 17th instant, at 10 a.m. Friends and relatives are requested not to send Chinese scrolls. [The Straits Times, 14 May 1925, Page 8; The Straits Times, 16 May 1925, Page 8]

Tan It Neo (Mrs. Song Kee Lian), death 10 May 1925, Singapore

Death. Song. On May 10 1925, at 13 Yan Kit Rd., at 5 p.m., Madame Tan It Neo, beloved wife of the late Mr Song Kee Lian, from dysentry. She leaves seven daughters and two sons (stepmother of Messrs. Song Chin Eng and Chin Joo) to mourn her loss. Funeral on May 14, at Bukit Brown Cemetery. Deeply regretted. [The Straits Times, 11 May 1925, Page 8]

Lim Khan Neo (Mrs. Choo), death 9 April 1925, Singapore

Death. Madam Lim Khan Neo passed away at her residence No 57 Joo Chiat Terrace on the 9th inst., at 5 p.m. Age 87 years. She leaves behind a son, Mr Choo Chin Hin alias Chin Bee, two daughters-in-law, twenty-two grandchildren and twenty-five great grandchildren to mourn her loss. Interment Bukit Brown Cemetery on Sunday 19th inst., at  10 a.m.  sharp. [The Straits Times, 15 April 1925, Page 8]

Lim Tek Wee, death 22 March 1925, Singapore

We much regret to record the death yesterday afternoon, at his residence 16, Stanley Street, Singapore, of Mr Lim Tek Wee, who was Chief Clerk, and had been for upwards of 36 years on the clerical staff of the Straits Times Press Ltd. He was the son of the late Mr Lim Kang Eng, general merchant of Singapore, and was born here in April, 1872, educated at the Government Central School and then went to the Anglo-Chinese School, entering the employment of the Straits Times in January, 1889. Here his work was highly appreciated and his handling of the Straits Times (Boer) War Relief Fund, November 1899 to May 1900, the Straits Times Indian Famine Fund, January-June 1897, the Straits Times Great War Fund 1914, the Straits Times Aircraft Fund 1916 and several other relief and charitable funds, instituted by the paper, bore testimony to the thoroughness with which he carried out his duties. The late Mr Tek Wee married the daughter of the late Mr Ang Kim Tie, the well known Chinese merchant and commission agent of Singapore. He leaves a widow, two sons and a daughter to mourn his loss. His death is a serious loss to the employers he has served so long and so faithfully. He had their absolute trust, and was regarded by all as an honour to his race. The funeral takes place at Bukit Brown cemetery this afternoon. [The Straits Times, 23 March 1925, Page 8]

Ong Kee Soon, death 11 March 1925, Singapore

Death. Ong Kee Soon, at No 6 Scott's  Road, on Wednesday, March 11, 1925, at 3 a.m., at the age of 58. He leaves behind him widow, two sons, Ong Siew Kiam and Ong Siew Jiang, one daughtter, Seok Choo (Mrs Chew Chew Lak) anad ten grandchildren. Funeral next Sunday to Senh Ong Burial Ground, Bukit Brown. [The Straits Times, 13 March 1925, Page 8]

Tan Hup Poh, death 23 February 1925, Singapore

Death. Tan Hup Poh. -- On February 23, 1925, at Rangoon Road (next Chinese Temple) aged 43 years. Uncle of Mr Ang Teng Kee. Funeral Sunday to Bukit Brown. [The Straits Times, 24 February 1925, Page 8]

Koh Chit Nee (Mrs. Oh Ooi Sin), death April 1918, Penang

The Straits Echo announces the death of Nonya Koh Chit Nee (wife of Mr Oh Ooi Sin) which took place at 15, Love Lane, Penang, early on Sunday morning. Deceased who had been in indifferent health for some time, was the thirrd daughter of the late Mr Koh Seang Tat, J.P., and possessed a kinddly disposition. She leaves two sons, Messrs Oh Joo Kooi and Oh Joo Choe, a daughter and five grand children to mourn her loss. [The Straits Times, 17 April 1918, Page 8]

Tan Keow Guoh (Mrs. Lim Mah Seang, Mrs Lim Mah Siang), death 1 July 1917, Singapore

The death took place at her residence No 30 Enggor-street, this morning of Mrs Lim Mah Siang, nee Tan Keow Guoh, elder daughter of Mr. Tan Khiam Hock. The deceased, who was 32 years of age, leaves a widower and six children to mourn her loss. The funeral will be announced later. [The Straits Times, 2 July 1917, Page 8]

Mrs Tan Khiam Keat (Mrs Tan Kheam Keat, Mrs Tan Kheam Kiat), death July 1926

The funeral of the late Mrs Tan Khiam Keat, the mother  of Tan Chong Kew and mother-in-law of Messrs Neoh Say Eng and Lim Mah Seang, will take place on Tuesday the 27th instant. The cortege will leave No 92-8 Neil Road at 10 a.m.  for Bukit Brown Cemetery via Neil Road, Cantonment Road, New Bridge Road, Hill Street, Stamford Road, Orchard Road, Scotts Road, Stevens Road, Bukit Timah Road and Khiam Hock Road. [The Straits Times, 26 July 1926, Page 7]

Khoo Chong Seng, death 19 June 1925, Singapore

Death. Khoo Chong Seng, at 4 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 1925 at his residence No 5 Mohamed Sultan Road, age 80. He leaves behind one son, Khoo Sin Kiat, one daughter Khoo Kwak Neo (Mrs Yeo Hock Hoe) two daughters-in-law, sixteen grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren. Funeral at Silat Road, off Kampong Bahru, on Saturday, June 27, 1925, at 10 a.m. [The Straits Times, 23 June 1925, Page 8]

Lee Chim Kian, death 21 April 1930, Singapore

Death. Mr Lee Chim Kian of No 71 Lorong 3, East Coast Road (behind Joo Chiat Rd. Market), aged 61, passed away April 21. Funeral on Friday the 25th instant at 10 a.m. to Bukit Brown Cemetery. Malacca papers please copy. [The Straits Times, 22 April 1930, Page 6]

Lim Mah Seang (Lim Mah Siang), death 22 April 1930, Singapore

Death. Mr Lim Mah Seang at his residence No. 176 Neil Road, at 3.30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 1930, aged 48, leaving a widow, four sons, Choon Jin (John), Choon Chee (William), Choon Tee (Charlie), and Cheng How (Harry), four daughters, one daughter-in-law, one son-in-law (Mr Seet Chee Hean), and two grand children to mourn his loss. Funeral on Saturday April 26, 1930 at 10 a.m. Friends and relatives are requested not to send scrolls. Penang and F.M.S. papers pplease copy. [The Straits Times, 22 April 1930, Page 6]

Geh Suan Sim (Mrs Khoo Chin Teik), death July 1933, Penang

The death of Mrs Khoo Chin Teik nee Geh Suan Sim occurred on Friday morning at the Maternity Hospital, Penang. [The Straits Times, 12 July 1933, Page 12]

Cheah Cheng Lean, death July 1933, Penang

The death took place at Penang on Saturday of Mr Cheah Cheng Leng, the proprietor of the dispensary bearing his name at Magazine Road close to Wembley Park. His father came to Penang in 1873 from China and he was born here three years later. The father opened business as a general merchant. The son was educated at the Free School under Mr Hargreaves and then was apprenticed to Maynard and Co., Chemists, who had opened a branch here under Mr David Graham from Singapore. During this period Mr Cheng Lean became a fully qualified chemist, and ultimately started his own business. [The Straits Times, 12 July 1933, Page 12]

The funeral at Penang of Mr Cheah Cheng Lean was largely attended by relatives, friends and members of his kongsi. Starting from his residence at 233 Magazine Road, the cortege proceeded along Magazine Road, Bridge Street and Malay Street into Carnarvon Street, where the mourners entered motor-cars and proceeded to Mt. Erskine Road, where on a specially selected site on the streep upper slope of the Cheah Kongsi's large building, the interment took place. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 20 July 1933, Page 7]

Soh Hood Beng, death 2 January 1925, Singapore

Death. Soh. On Friday 2nd January 1925, 8.15 p.m. Soh Hood Beng, aged 76, at his residence No 119 Devonshire Road. He leaves besides his widow, three sons, Soh Yiey Jin, Soh Yiew Geok and Soh Yiew Kim ; two daughters-in-law ; two daughters ; sons-in-law Tan Yean Kay and Chia Kheng Kiat ; and nine grand children to mourn his loss. Interment Bukit Brown on Tuesday the 6th instant at 10 a.m. [Malaya Tribune, 3 January 1925, Page 6]

Tan Thian Leong, death 1 January 1925, Singapore

Death. Tan. On January 1st 1925 at 1.30 p.m. at No 197 Geylang Road, late Mr Tan Thian Leong aged 25, eldest son of the late Tan Cheow Pheng, of K. Kangsar and younger brother or Messrs H.T . Tann and Mr H. G. Tann, and elder brother of Messrs Tan Thian Lye and Thian Seng. Deeply refretted. Funeral takes place on 3rd January 1925 at 10.30 a.m. to Bukit Brown Cemetery. Perak papers please copy. [Malaya Tribune, 2 January 1925, Page 6]

Son of Mrs and Mr H. H. Loh, birth 13 December 1924, Singapore

Birth. On 13th December at "Lionsgate" 32-1 Pasir Panjang to Mr and Mrs H. H. Loh, a son. [Malaya Tribune, 13 December 1924, Page 6]

Mrs Chia Kim Yam, death December 1924, Singapore

Death. On Wednesday at 7 Tong Watt Road, Mrs Chia Kim Yam, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Tan Hoon Siang. Funeral on Sunday, Bukit Brown. Deeply regretted. [Malaya Tribune, 12 December 1924, Page 6]

Goh Lim Kee and Koh Swee Seng, marriage 10 December 1925, Singapore

The engagement is announced and the marriage will take place on the 10th instant of Mr Koh Swee Seng, third son of Mrs and the late Mr Koh Cheng Kee, to Miss Goh Lim Kee, youngeest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Goh Sin Hee. [The Straits Times, 3 December 1925, Page 8]

Goh Sin Hee, death 5 October 1925, Singapore

Death. Goh. --- On October 5, 1925 at his residence, 74 Cornwall Street, Mr Goh Sin Hee, late of Messrs Boustead & Co., Ltd. Aged 62 years. He leaves to mourn his loss, three sons, Goh Tiang Soo, Goh Tiang Hoe, Goh Teck Thye, three daughters, three sons-in-law, Tan Tian Ghee, Chew Teck Hock, Koh Choo Seng, eleven grandchildren. Funeral at 10 a.m. on Thursday, 8th instant. [The Straits Times, 6 October 1925, Page 8]

Acknowledgement. Messrs Goh Tiang Soo, Tiang Hoe,Teck Thye, Tan Tian Ghee, Chew Teck Hock and Koh Chwee Seng, beg to tender their thanks to the relatives and friends who attended the funeral of the late Mr Goh Sin Hee on Thursday the 8th inst and also those who sent wreaths, scrolls and letters of condolence. [Malaya Tribune, 12 October 1925, Page 6]

Mrs. Goh Tiang Soo, death 13 October 1924, Singapore

Death. Goh. On Saturday the 13th inst. at her residence No 74 Cornall Street, the beloved wife of Mr. Goh Tiang Soo. Funeral on Wednesday, the 12th inst. at 10 a.m. to Bukit Brown Cemetery. [Malaya Tribune, 10 November 1924, Page 6]

Tan Gim Neo (Mrs. Lee), death 23 September 1924, Singapore

Death. Tan Gim Neo. --- At 66-3 Race Course Road on September 23, 1924, beloved mother of Messrs Lee Guan Chim, Siang Lim, Soon Kim, Tang Seck, Cheng Swee and Ah Kow. She leaves also three daughters, eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Interment Sunday to Bukit Brown. [The Straits Times, 26 September 1924, Page 8]

Ang Kim San, death 17 September 1924, Singapore

Death. Ang Kim San at No 5 MartinLane offf Rover Valley Road on 17th September. Funeral on Thursday 18th inst. at 9.30 a.m. at Bukit Brown Cemetery. Deeply regretted. [Malaya Tribune, 17 September 1924, Page 6]

Soon Siew Neo (Mrs. Chia Soon Kim), death 13 August 1924, Singapore

Death. Chia. On 13th August at 9 p.m. at 21 Sophia Road, dealy beloved wife of Mr Chia Soon Kim, mother of Mr Chia Choo Seah and mother-in-law of Mr Lim Tua Tee, at the age of 47. Funeral on Sunday 17th August, to Bukit Brown Cemetery. Bangkok papers please copy. [Malaya Tribune, 14 August 1924, Page 6]

Death. Chia. On 13th August at 9 p.m. at 21 Sophia Road, Madame Soon Siew Neo, dealy beloved wife of Mr Chia Soon Kim, mother of Mr Chia Choo Seah and mother-in-law of Mr Lim Tua Tee, at the age of 47. Funeral on Sunday 17th August, to Bukit Brown Cemetery. Bangkok papers please copy[The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 15 August 1924, Page 6]

Cheong Kiong Neo (Nja Cheek), death 11 August 1924, Singapore

Death. Miss Cheong Kiong Neo (Nja Cheek) eldest daughter of Mr Cheng Koon Seng and sister of Mr Cheong Hock Chye at Tanjong Katong on the 11th August. Funeral at 5 p.m. today at Bukit Brown Cemetery, Bukit Timah Road. Deeply regretted. [Malaya Tribune, 12 August 1924, Page 6; The Straits Times, 12 August 1924, Page 8]

Lee Kim Kee and Yeo Thiam Hock, marriage 1940, Singapore

The engagement is announced of Mr Yeo Thiam Hock, only son of Mrs Yee Chong Lim to Miss Lee Kim Kee, adopted by Mr and Mrs Teo Mah Seong of Singapore Naturalist Taxidermists of 145 Selegie Road, the only daughter of Mrs Lee Kim Nghee (nee Tan Swee Keow). The marriage will take place some time next year 1940. [The Straits Times, 13 December 1939, Page 2]

Yeo Seok Tin and Tan Soon Lay, marriage 10 October 1936

The enggagement is announced of two members of well-known Singapore Chinese families. They are Mr Tan Soon Lay, only son of Mr Tan Cheng Kee, J.P., and Miss Yeo Seok Tin, only daughter of the late Mr Yeo Kang Swee and Mrs Yeo Kang Swee, and niece of Mr Ong Peng Hock, proprietor of the New World, and Mrs Ong Peng Hock. The marriage will take place on Saturday Oct. 10. [The Straits Times, 23 June 1936, Page 13]

Tan Swee Kee, death 20 May 1924, Singapore

The death occurred on May 20 at 3.35 p.m. at No 63 Cuppage Road of Mr Tan Swee Kee, aged 62 years beloved father of Messrs Tan Boon Kiah and Tan Boon Yong of the Sze Hai Tong Bank, and the Netherlands India Commercial Bank respectively. Funeral will be announced later. [Malaya Tribune, 28 May 1924, Page 6]

Announcement. Teh funeral of the late Mr Tan Swee Kee will take place on the 10th instant. The cortege will leave No 63 Cuppage Road at 8 a.m. sharp for interment at Bukit Brown cemetery. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 7 July 1924, Page 6; The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 9 July 1924, Page 8]

Messrs Tan Boon Kiah and Tan Boon Yong and family beg to thank all those relatives and friends who attended the funeral of their beloved father, Mr Tan Swee Kee, and all those who sent wreaths, scrolls, letters and telegrams of condolence. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 July 1924, Page 8]

Siow Cheng Watt, death 13 July 1924, Singapore

Death. On July 13, 1924, at 27-5, Killiney Road, Singapore, Siow Cheng Watt, aged 75 years, leaving his widow, four sons, Siow Siew San, Siow Siew Keng, Siow Siew Guan and Siow Siew Kim, 4 daughers, 31 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral at 10 a.m. on Sunday July 20 for interment at Bukit Brown Cemetery. [The Straits Times, 17 July 1924, Page 8]

Lim Pow, death 18 July 1924, Singapore

Death. On July 18, 1924 at his residence No 45 Rowell Road, Singapore, Lim Pow, aged 50 years. He leaves two sons Messrs Lim Henry, Lim Robert, a widow, two daughters-in-law and a grandson. Deeply regretted. [The Straits Times, 17 July 1924, Page 8]

Cheong Poh Neo (Mrs. Lim Pow), death 12 May 1918, Singapore

Death. Cheong Poh Neo. --- On Sunday, May 12, at her residence, No 45 Rowell Road, Madam Cheong Poh Neo, wife of Mr Lim Pow, aged 38 years. Burial will take place on Friday May 17, ast 10.30 am to the Toah Pyoh cemetery. [The Straits Times, 14 May 1918, Page 6]

C. Alfonso, death 7 July 1924, Klang

Mr C. Alfonso, aged 70, retired Ceylon Government pensioner, and father-in-law of Mr Edward de Souza, of the Banting Hospital, has died at the Klang Hospital. The funeral took place at the Klang Roman Catholic cemetery on July 8, in the presence of a large gathering. Mr Alfonso leaves behind two daughters and three sons, all of whom are resident in Malaya. [The Straits Times, 11 July 1924, Page 8]

Margery Cooper and J. W. Bealey, marriage 20 September 1924, Ipoh

The marriage arranged between Mr J. W. Bealey and Miss Margery Cooper will take place at St. John's Church, Ipoh on Saturday, September 20. [The Straits Times, 11 July 1924, Page 8]

Roland Graham, death July 1924, Penang

The Pinang Gazette regrets to announce the sudden death of Mr Roland Graham, Managing-Director of the Runnymede Hotel, Penang, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning. [The Straits Times, 7 July 1924, Page 8]

Maxine Forbes-Robertson and Inigo Brassey Freeman-Thomas, marriage 1924

An engagement is announced between Captain the Hon. Inigo Brassey Freeman-Thomas, son of Lord Willington, and Maxine, eldest daughter of Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson. [The Straits Times, 7 July 1924, Page 8]

Mrs. Yap Ah Loy, death 12 July 1924, Kuala Lumpur

The death occurred on July 12, at her residence in Ampang Road, Kuala Lumpur, of Mrs Yap Ah Loy, widow of the late Capitan China of Selangor, and mother of Messrs Yap Hon Chin, Yap Loong Shin and Yap Loong Fong. Mrs Yap Ah Loy was one of the oldest and most respected Chinese residents of Kuala Lumpur. Only last month the Government sanctioned a pension of $200 a month from 1923 to be paid to her. She was born at Malacca in 1849. The funeral will take place on Sunday. [The Straits Times, 16 July 1924, Page 8]

G. H. Bennett, death July 1924

Mr. G. H. Bennett, a former Ceylon planter, died at home recently. He came over to the F.M.S. in 1911 as manager of Sungei Rengggam Estate, Batu Tiga. He went home in February last in indifferent health. Mr. Benett was intimately associated with the Klang D.P.A. and the P.A. of Malaya, on the governingg body of which he servved for many years. On two ocassions he declined nomination to the chair of the P.A. of Malaya. [The Straits Times, 16 July 1924, Page 8]

Eileen B. Flanagan and Gordon Pentney, marriage 15 July 1924, Singapore

Yesterday at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, Bras Basah Road, the marriage took place of Mr Gordon Pentney, of Wearne Bros., and Miss Eileen B. Flanagan, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Flanagan. The bride looked extremely pretty, and was given away by Mr R.W. Chater. The attending bridesmaids were Miss May Chater and Miss Kitty Flanagan, and the best man was Mr E. Whitehead. [The Straits Times, 16 July 1924, Page 8]

Low Ban Seng, death 7 July 1924, Singapore

Death. On July 7, 1924, at 7 p.m. at 111, Waterloo Street, Low Ban Seng, aged 52 of apoplexy. He leaves four sons, five daughters, two son-in-laws, Messrs Wee Teng Leong and Lim Henry, and two grandchildren to mourn his loss. Funeral on Friday, 11th instant, to Buklit Brown Cemetery at 10 a.m. [The Straits Times, 8 July 1924, Page 8]

Chia Hye Neo (Mrs. Ong Hood Hin), death 9 January 1932, Singapore

Death. On Saturday, January 9, 1932, at 9.30 p.m. at her residence No 12 Kim Yam Road, Chia Hye Neo, age 42 years, beloved wide of Ong Hood Hin of Messrs Ong Ewe Hui & Co. She leaves behind her husband, one son, Ong Cheng Bee of the Municipality, one daughter and one daughter-in-law. Funeral on Wednesday the 13th instant at 10 a.m. to family Burial Ground at Boon Teck Road. Relatives and friends are requested not to send Chinese scrolls. Deeply regretted. [The Straits Times, 12 January 1932, Page 10]

Tan Suat Neo (Mrs. Ong Hood Hin), death 3 April 1909, Singapore

We regret to announce the sudden and unexpected death of Mrs Ong Hood Hin, the eldest daughter of Mr Tan Jiak Kim, which took place at her father's residence, Pang Lima Prang, River Valley Road, at 8.30 a.m. yesterday. The deceased lady, who was 26 years of age, was married about four years ago, and had only been ill with malaria fever for two days. She was a good English and Chinese scholar, and was much respected by the Chinese ladies for her amiable and virtuous qualities. She leaves a widower and a son to mourn her loss, and much sympathy will be felt for the family and relations of Mr Tan Jiak Kim. The funeral procession will be announced shortly, and will start from her father-in-law's (Mr Ong Tiang Soon) residence at River Valley Road.

Source: The Straits Times, 5 April 1909, Page 6

Florence Tan Cheok Neo (Mrs. Ong Cheng Bee), death 20 December 1933, Singapore

Death. Tan Cheok Neo (Florence Tan) aged 23 years, beloved wife of Ong Cheng Bee, daughter of Mr and Mrs Tan Soo Bin and daughter-in-law of Mr Ong Hood Hin, at her residence No 12, Kim Yam Road on Dec 20, 1933. She leaves behind her husband and an only son to mourn their loss. Funeral on Sunday, Dec 24, 1933, at 10.30 a.m. to family burial groundd at Boon Teck Road. China papers please copy. [The Straits Times, 23 December 1933, Page 10]

Ong Hood Hin, death 22 July 1957, Singapore

Death. Ong Hood Hin, aged 76 years, passed away peacefully on 22nd July at his residence 313, Upper East Coast Road, leaving behind his only son Ong Cheng Bee, one daughter-in-law and seven grand children to mourn his loss. Cortege leaves residence for Senh Ong Burial Ground on 24th at 2 p.m. Deeply refretted. Sarawak paper please copy. [The Straits Times, 23 July 1957, Page 6; The Straits Times, 24 July 1957, Page 6]

Tan Kim Lian (Mrs. Teo Teow Peng), death 29 July 1936, Singapore

Death. Mrs. Teo Teow Peng nee Tan Kim Lian passed away peacefully at her residence No 117 Beach Road early morning of July 29, 1936, at the age of 56. Funeral on Sunday Aug 2, 1936 at 3 p.m. to Bukit Brown Cemetery. Deeply regretted. [The Straits Times, 29 July 1936, Page 2]

Frederick William Jones, death 23 February 1924, Singapore

LATE MR. F.W. JONES. We regret to announce the death which occurred yesterday of Mr Frederick William Jones, late Chief Inspector at the Jinriksha Station. Deceased was in the service of the Municipality for the last thirty years and was the first inspector to join the department. He was much liked  by his subordinates and at the funeral at Bidadari Cemetery yesterday afternoon, a number of his peons dressed in their uniforms carried the coffin to the grave side. Amongst those who were present at the Cemetery were Mr A. T. Walley, acting Chief Inspector of the Jinriksha Station, Mr. E. S. Goodland, the retired Deputy Registrar of Vehicles Office and staff, Mr and Penson, the chief clerk of the Vehicles Office and staff, Mr and Mrs P.O. Pestana, Mr andMrs Seow Poh Leng, Mr S Littledyke, Chief Warder of the Prisons and Mr P. W. Penson. [Malaya Tribune, 28 February 1924, Page 7]

Koh Leong Hin Neo @ Jambol (Mrs. Seow Soon Teck), death 26 April 1928

Death. Seow, --- Mrs Seow Soon Teck nee Koh Leong Hin Neo, alias Jambol, aged 59, at her residence No 77-5 Joo Chiat Place, at noon yesterday, 26th inst. She left behindd four sons, Seow Beng Hay, Beng Cheng, Beng Siew, Ghui Boo Liat ; four daughters, two sons-in-law Chew Kim Teck, Low Kim Teo ; two daughters-in-law, two grandsons and four granddaughters to mourn her loss. Funeral at 10 a.m. on Sunday, 29th inst. to Bukit Brown Cemetery. Deeply regretted. Bangkok papers please copy. [The Straits Times, 28 April 1928, Page 7]

Yeo Boey Neo (Mrs. Seow Chye Watt), death 23 February 1929, Singapore

DEATH. Mrs. SEOW CHYE WATT (nee Yeo Boey Neo) departed this life at "Oberon," 117 Emerald Hill Road. Singapore, on Saturday, February 23rd. 1929, aged 70, leaving her surviving 3 sons, 3 daughters, 3 sons-in-law, 4 daughters-in-law and 26 grandchildren. Funeral at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, 27th instant, to Bukit Brown. The children beg that no scrolls or music be sent. China papers please copy. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 26 February 1929, Page 8]

Lilian Tan Luck Neo (Mrs. Seow Poh Leng), death 16 October 1918, Singapore

Death. Tan Lak Neo. --- At her residence, No 113, Emerald Hill Road, Singapore, Tan Lak Neo, the dearly beloved wife of Seow Poh Leng. Interment at Bidadari Cemetery. Cortege leaving the house at 8.46 p.m. today. [The Straits Times, 17 October 1918, Page 6; Malaya Tribune, 17 October 1918, Page 4]

Seow Poh-Leng and Polly Tan Poh Li, marriage 15 January 1920, Singapore

The marriage was celebrated this morning according to Chinese religious rites, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Tan Boo Liat, 89 6 Anguillia Park-road, off Orchard-road, between Mr. Seow Poh Leng, general manager of the Ho Hong Bank Ltd., and Miss Polly Tan. A wedding reception is to be held this afternoon at "Oberon," Emerald Hill, the residence of the bridegroom, between the hours of 4 and 6 p.m., when an opportunity will be afforded the large circle of friends and relations to tender congratulations to the wedded couple. [Malaya Tribune, 16 January 1920, Page 4]

A Wedding Reception. A Bright and Successful Function. Ideal deather favoured the wedding reception held yesterday afternoon at "Oberon," Emerald Hill, the residence of Mr Seow Poh Leng, on the occasion of his marriage with Miss Polly Tan, which took place in the morning at the residence of Mr and Mrs Tan Boo Liat, the parents of the bride. The large gathering present, inccluding many well-known and influential Chinese residents, besides members of other communities in Singapore, testified to the popularity of the wedded couple, especially of the bridegroom who is recognised in social and business circles, he being the General Manager of the Ho Hong Bank Ltd. The guests on arrival tendered their congratulations to Mr and Mrs Poh Leng and adjourned to the lawn where tea and ices were provided. The ceremony of cutting the cake was defered until the arrival of the bride's father at 5 'clock. The Bride's Dress was made of white georgette crepe underlined with pale pink satin after the fashion of the Shanghai ladies' costumes. It was adorned with silk fancy trimmings, and from the shoulder hung a graceful train fastened with orange blossoms. She carried a sheaf of white phalaenopsis orchids, and on her hair was a costly tiara of diamonds. The Cake was made by the Victoria Confectionery, and was greatly admired for its artistic effect on account of the design and originality of the structure. There were seven tiers of richly-made cake placed on a lofty tripod shaped stand, beautifully ornamented with branches projecting at various angles representing shepards' crooks, on which hungg dainty little hand-made floral baskets worked in white satin. There were also dotted tastefully at vantage points cupids attached to white satin ribbons intertwined with orange blossoms --- the whole decorative work being quite unique and unlike the wedding cakes one is accustomed to see. A further novelty was disclosed when the cake was cut by the wedded couple. In a secret compartment of the cake there were two white pigeons with a little card attached to the neck of each bird. One bore the word "health" and the other "happiness." The pigeons flew out when the ceremony was performed and hovered over the reception hall to the delight and enthusiasm of the gathering present. After cake and champagne had been served the Rev. J.A.B.  Cook in a very brief speech voiced the sentiments of the gathering present in wishing the bride and bridegroom great happiness in their wedded career. He said he had known the bridegroom for a long time but did not know the bride as intimately as Mrs Cook did. He concluded his eulogy by acclaiming "Keong Hee!" signifying in Chinese "Congratulations." The bridegroom returned thanks on behalf of his bride and himself for the kind attendance of those present. He felt that this was a fresh token of their freindship towards them. The toast was drunk with enthusiasm. The rest of the afternoon was spent on the lawn where the Alhambra orchestra enlivened the proceedings with very appropriate selections of music till six o'clock. The list of costly and valuable gifts is deferred for a later issue. Among those present were noticed the following: Messrs Tan Boo Liat, Wee Tiam Seng, Koh San Hin, Tan Wee Yan, Tan Soo Ghi, Poh Cheng Tee, Seah Eng Kun, Ong Peng Hock, Tan Kwee Swee, Tan Kwee Liang, Tan Kwee Wah, Koh Seck Tian, Gau Khek Beng, Lim Teck Siong, Lye Joon Sang, Ong Sam Kiat, Lee Chin Teck, Lee Chin Huk, Chan Sze Onn, Yap Tye Chong, Tan Cheow Pin, Mr and Mrs Gaw Kheh Khiam, Mrs Lim Boon Keng, Mr and Mrs Gan Khek Jin, Mr and Mrs Gan Khek Swee, Mrs Husted, Miss Blackmore, Mrs and the Misses Mosbergen, Mr F.C. Sands, Mr Hewett, Mr Ismail Raheem, Mr Khoo Boo Gay, Mr and Mrs G.B. Tay, The Consul General for China, Mr and Mrs Chia Tong Seng, Rev and Mrs J.A.B. Cook, Rev. W. Murray, Mr Nagle, Mr and Mrs Salzmann, Mr and Mrs Fougere, Miss Lloyd, Mrs Ruchwaldy, Mr and Mrs F. Jones, Mr and Mrs W. Beins, Mr and Miss T. Mayhew, Miss G. Brown, the Misses Clarke, Dr and Mrs F. Clarke, Mrs C.H. Clarke, Mr and Mrs G.E. Bogaars, Mrs M.V. Pillai, Mr and Mrs Hoisington, Mr and Mrs J.R. Cockburn, Mrs C.P. Hoffman, Mr J.S.W. Bartholomeuz, (C de G a p). [Malaya Tribune, 17 January 1920, Page 6]

Wedding. Array of Valuable Presents. The following is a list of the presents received on the occasion of the marriage of Mr. Seow Poh Leng with Miss Polly Tan: Bridegroom to bride, one pair brilliant ear-drops ; bride to bridegroom, one scarf pin with brilliants and one gold wristlet watch and chain ; bridegroom's mother to bride, one pair gold bracelets ; bride's parents to bride, one pair diamond bracelets, one pearl and brilliant collar, one gold chain necklace, one gold hair clip with brilliants, and one jewellery cabinet ; bride's father to bridegroom, one brilliant ring and one silver cigarette case ; grandmother to bride, one pair brilliant ear pendants ; bride's grandmother to bridegroom one gold scarf pin set in brilliants. Mr and Mrs Tan Wi Yan, 2 pkts Chinese gold leaves ; Mr and Mrs G.B. Taye, 2 Chinese silver vases ; Dr and Mrs Lim Boon Keng, 6 Chinese fancy buttons ; Messrs Lim Peng Siang and Lim Peng Mau, one Queen Anne coffee set ; Mr Poh Cheng Tee, one ruby and brilliant cluster ring ; Mr Tan Cheng Lock, Malacca, one porcelain cake basket ; Mr Yeo Cheow Teat (K.L.), one butter dish ; Raman Chetty, one dressing set and one tea set ; Mr Tan Lian Cheng, silver cigar case ; Mr Tan Cheow Kong, drawing-room suite ; Mr and Mrs C.H. Clarke, one photo frame ; Mr and Mrs Teo Hoo Lye, perfumery ; Mr Tan Boon Guan, one book ; Mr and Mrs Low Koon Siew, perfumery ; Mr Chew Lye Hoe, one jewelled wristlet watch ; Mr and Mrs Tan Boon Chin, photo frames ; Mr and Mrs Tan Eng Siang, one gold hair clip ; Dr and Mrs Low Peck Hiong, one satsuma flower basket ; Mr and Mrs Lim Teck Siong, one gold wristlet watch ; Mr Tay Guan Kiat, cigarette box ; Mr Lim Bock Kee, one jam pot ; Miss Grace Tan, toilet soap ; Messrs Ismail and Raheem, one silver dressing set ; Mr Chua Guan Chwee, perfumery and toilet soap ; Mr Ong Soon Tee, one cheese dish ; Dr and Mrs Lee Lien Hoe, one case teaspoons and sugar tongs ; Mr and Mrs Tan Kim Seng, handkerchiefs ; Mr and Mrs Ngo Yam Chiang, perfumery ; Ho Hong Bank Staff, 3 embroidered panels and one spirit kettle and burner ; Mr and Mrs Kho Keng Chuan, one majolica vase ; Messrs Mah Kee Keng and Kee Kiat, one biscuit box ; Mr and Mrs Tan Cheow Kim, cake tray ; Dr and Mrs F.W.F. Clarke, cruet stand ; Mr Chan Chen Lock, salad bowl and spoons ; Mr Chew Woon Poh, jam pot ; Mr Sew Poh Quee, one triple fruit tray and sweet dish ; Mr T.H. Oh, perfumery ; the officers of the Singapore and South Malaya Boys Scouts Association, one cake basket and napkin rings ; Mr and Mrs Tan Kee Whatt, perfumery ; Mr and Mrs Chia Tiong Suan, bon bon dish ; Mr Teo Keong Hee, toilet soap ; Mr and Mrs Chia Keng Tye, butter dish ; Mr Chia Hood Thiam, silver cigarette case ; Mr Lim Eng Thian, cigars ; Messrs Lim Ah Woo and Ng Ah Si, gold locket and chain ; Mr Khoo Peck Chuan, wine ; Mr and Mrs Lim Kho Leng, cigar case ; Dr and Mrs S.C. Wong, perfumery ; Miss T. Misawa, perfumery ; Mr Goh Tiong Lay, gold cigarette case and pair brilliant cluster rings ; Mr and Mrs Chia Keng Chin, thermos flask ; Mr and Mrs Tan Yew Chay, 2 ice pails ; Messrs Frankels Limited, one gilt drawing-room clock ; the Misses Drysdale, Indian Silk ; Chop Bian Guan, one case liquor ; Mr and Mrs Boey Lian Siang, bon bon dish ; Mr and Mrs Seow Cheng Lim, perfumery ; Mr and Mrs Seow Siew Siong, perfumery ; Messrs Allen and Gledhill, thermos jug ; Messrs Ong Boon Tat and Ong Peng Hock, jam pot ; Chinese Swimming Clyub, oval oak tray and one quadruple silver epergne ; Mr and Mrs Cheang Peng Moh, gold medal ; Dr and Mrs Chen Soo Lan, toilet brushes ; Mr Tan Kia Wah, silver handbag ; Mr Song Ong Joo, butter dish ; Mr Low Kway Soo, 2 liqueur bottles ; Messrs Wee Joo Siong, Lim Chuan Swee and Cheo Cheng Boo, 3 framed pictures ; Messrs Tan Tiam Kiat, Koh San Hin and Goh Tiong Sin, cigars ; Mr and Mrs Tan Ghim Cheng, Chinese tea ; United Motor Works, cruet stand ; Mr and Mrs Chia Hood Sang, 2 enamel trays ; Dr Cheong Chee Hai, one case teaspoons ; Mr and Mrs Kho Kim Chiang, one bedroom clock ; Mr and Mrs G.E. Oehlers, glass and nickel epergne ; Mr Tan Teng Ann, music scores and cigar case ; Mr and Mrs Tan Kwee Liang, preserve pots and peark and ruby pendant and gold chain ; Dr and Mrs A.C. Yap, one pair photo frames ; Mr Seow Chee, liquor and cigars ; Mr Cam and the Misses Chan, porcelain biscuit box ; Mr and Mrs Chua Sim Ghee, bronze clock ; Mr Wee Eng Cheng, cut glass inkstand ; Mr Lim Koon Yang, jam pot  ; Mr and Mrs Lim Choo Chiang, flower vase ; Mr Ong Koon Kee and Messrs Chiat Hong and Co., cut-glass pickle stand ; Mr and Mrs Tan Hock Leong, chocolate dish ; Mr Koh Lian Seck, cigars ; Mr and Mrs Tan Soon Keng, teapot ; Mr and Mrs Cheong Koon Seng, perfumery ; Mr Ong Hong Guan, perfumery ; Mr and Mrs Quah Siong Lim, sweets stand ; Mr Kam Cheng Soo and Messrs Kong Hin and Co, silver egg stand ; Mr and Mrs C.K. Chea, silver handbag ; Mr and Mrs Y.E. Tan, bon bon dish ; Mr W.G. Stirling, silver match box ; Mr and Mrs Yeo Hock Hoe, one roll Chinese silk ; Mr and Mrs Khoo Boo Gay, butter dish ; Mrs Ruchwaldy, crochet hand bag ; Mrs H.S. Husted, vase ; Mr and Mrs Choa Eng Wan, preserve dish ; Mr and Mrs J.S. Nagle, 2 silver napkin rings ; Mr and Mrs M.V. Pillai, cut glass scent bottle ; Mr O.S.A.M. Shalik, porcelain biscuit box ; Mr and Mrs Gaw Khek Chew, jam pot ; Mr and Mrs Low Seng Chye, egg stand ; Chop Guan Chin Hong, "Ang Pow" ; A.L.V.A.L. Vengadasalam Chetty, one case cutlery set ; Mr and Mrs H. Hoisington, cut glass powder box ; Mr Lim Teik Kim, one case liquor ; Mr Tan Lian Chye, jewelled wristlet watch ; Messrs Gan Khek Beng and Gaw Khek Jin, one pair flower vases ; A.M. Suppiah Pillay, one pair Indian gold bangles, salad bowl, cruet stand and perfumery ; Miss Quah Cheng Lian, one paid vases ; Mr Tan Soo Beng, jam pot ; Mr U.N. Mobaid, silver manicure set ; Mr and Mrs Lee Hoon Leong, triple tray ; Mr and Mrs Gaw Khek Swee, cut glass pin box ; Mr, Mrs and Miss Fones, one pair vases ; Mr and Mrs H. Quahe, one cake dish ; Dr Lee Choo Neo, vanity case ; Capt, Mrs and Mr H Stack, cut glass powder box ; Miss Tan Che Neo, preserve dish ; Miss Song Guat Tin, flowes ; Mr and Mrs Seet Khian Yeow, Indian silk ; Mesdames Hup Ee, Ah Poh and Phek Yong, Chinese silk ; Miss Tan Koon Neo, Indian silk ; Mrs Cha Jit Neo, Indian silk ; Mr and Mrs Tan Kwee Swee, one pair gold bracelets and 1 piece Irish linen ; Mr and Mrs Tan Kwee Wah, gold locket and chain ; Estate of Tan Soon Toh, one pair jewelled ear pendants and one pair jewelled rings ; Messrs Khoo Keng Hoe and Khoo Keng Tye, 1 pair gold bracelets ; Mrs Cheong Ah Choon, goldd hair pin ; Mrs Wong Yew Choon, gold hairpin ; Mr and Mrs Ong Eng Tee, one vanity box ; Mr Saw Soon Chian (Penang), one gold wristlet watch, Mr Tan Khiam Hocck, one string pearls ; Mr and Mrs Wee Thiam Seng, gold brooch with trinkets ; Messrs Wee Soon Chuan, Tan Kim Wee and Saw Soon Chian, one pair gold bangles ; Mr Tan Chong Teck, perfumery ; Mrs Lee Seck Long, perfumery ; Mrs Teng Boon, one gold coin trinket ; Head priest of Thian Hock Kiong temple, one pair gold rings ; Mr and Mrs Lim Sin Tat, gold locket ; Mr and Mrs Tan Choon Leng, gold pendant ; Mr and Mrs S. Fung, silver cigarette case and match box ; Mr G. Vernon Bowles, one barrel ale ; Messrs Kong Guan, Tan Teck Beem Yap Hock Neo, Ong Hoon Seng, Cheang Jim Eng, Chan Kang Swi, perfumery ; Mrs Low Hock Guan, toilet soap ; Messrs C. Chong Choon, Ong Sam Kiat, Lee Chim Hin, Sian Tan and Co., Ng Hong Guan, Lim Beow Keng, gicars ; Mr and Mrs Lee Man Pan, (K.L.,) handkerchiefs ; Sian Tan and Co, 1 case liquor ; Messrs Tan Cheow Pin, Chan Why Cheok, Seow Cheng Lim, Yeo Hoon Swee, Choa Kim Keat, Chia Quee EEng, Tan Kah Chiat, Teo Hoo Lye, Teow Geok, Wee Soon Hong, Tan Eng Say, Tay Tye San, Chan Kim Hin, Lee Chew Sam Ann, Seow Cheng Liam "Tek-Pye" (Cash presents). [Malaya Tribune, 20 January 1920, Page 6]

Boey Siew Chan, death 9 August 1916, Penang

The death is announced of Mr. Boey Siew Chan, of Penang, which took place on the morning of the 9th inst. after a very short illness. The deceased, who leaves a widow and six children to mourn his loss, was a prominent member of the Chinese Recreation Club and figured in the first eleven of the club's cricket team. [The Straits Times, 14 August 1916, Page 8]

The funeral of the late Mr. Boey Siew Chan took place at Penang on August 20 when the remains of the deceased were removed from his residence in Leith Street for interment at Mount Erskine cemetery. A large number of friends composed chiefly of the members of the P.M.I.A. Amateur Dramatic Society and those of the Chinese Recreation Club attended and followed the coffin from Leith Street to Prangin Road and thence to the cemetery to pay their last respects to the deceased who was a keen promoter of sports for the members of the Chinese Recreation Club and was very popular. The Straits Echo is asked by the family of the deceased to thank those who attended the funeral or sent wreaths. [Malaya Tribune, 23 August 1916, Page 7]

Wong Tek Nyeong (Mrs. Goh Taik Chee), death June 1915, Penang

The funeral of Mrs. Goh Taik Chee, nee Nonia Wong Tek Nyeong, takes place on the 11th July at Penang, when the remains will be removed from her residence for interment at Mount Erskine Cemetery. [Malaya Tribune, 29 June 1915, Page 8]

The funeral of the late Mrs. Goh Taik Chee took place at Penang last Sunday, her remains being interred at Mount Erskine Cemetery. [Malaya Tribune, 13 July 1915, Page 9]

Chan Chee Lee Neo (Mrs. Chia Ann Siang), death July 1904, Singapore

Death. The friends of the late Mr. Chia Ann Siang, are informed that the remains of his widow Chan Chee Lee Neo, will be removed from her residence No. 185, Teluk Ayer Street, at 10 a.m. on Wednesday the 20th inst. to the 3rd milestone, Bukit Timah Road where the interment will take place. Singapore, 14th July 1904. [The Straits Times, 14 July 1904, Page 4]

Chia Ann Siang, death 23 September 1892, Singapore

Obituary. --- Another well known and respectable Chinese resident has passed away from our midst in the person of Mr. Chia Ann Siang, who died at his residence at 6.30 p.m. yesterday. Deceased was for a long time head storekeeper to Messrs. Boustead & Co., and retired a year ago with a fortune. Mr. Ann Siang, who has only lived to the age of 58 years, leaves a large family to mourn his loss. [Daily Advertiser, 24 September 1892, Page 3]

Permission was given to bury the remains of Mr. Chia Ann Siang on his private estate in Bukit Timah Road, by a majority of 5 to 3. [Straits Times Weekly Issue, 5 October 1892, Page 5]

Tan Kheam Keat (Tan Kheam Kiat, Tan Khiam Keat), death 22 June 1925, Singapore

Death. Tan. Mr. Tan Kheam Keat, ad his residence, No 92-8 Neil Road on Monday June 22, 1925, of apoplexy, aged 54. He leaves a widow, three sons (Tan Chong Kew, Chong Han and Chong Tee), three daughters, two sons-in-law (Messrs Neoh Say Eng and Lim Mah Seang) and eight grandchildren to mourn his loss. Funeral on Sunday, June 28, at 10 a.m. to Bulit Brown. Penang and F.M.S. papers please copy. [The Straits Times, 23 June 1925, Page 8]

MATTERS CHINESE. THE LATE MR. TAN KHEAM KEAT. It is with regret we record the untimely, death of Mr. Tan Kheam Keat at the age of 54, at his residence, 92-8, Neil Road, on Monday evening at about 9.30. This news will no doubt be receired with surprise, particularly so as the deceased had been keepingg apparently in good health whilst attending to his business. For slightly over a year, the deceased had been suffering from apoplexy, and Dr, Elder, before going on leave, had been attending him. Subsequent relapses were treated by Sir David Galloway, but the last one culminated in death from cerebral apoplexy. The deceased was born in Penang but came to Singapore in 1902 and joined his brother, the late Mr. Tan Kheam Hock, who had been carrying on the business of labourr contractor to the Singapore Harbour Board. Both the deceased were well-known in the business circles of Singapore and elsewhere, and widespread sorrow will be felt. On the death of the late Mr. Tan Kheam Hock, the deceased was in sole charge of the business, and managed it with his son-in-law, Mr Lim Mah Seang, up to the time of his death. He was also interested in the Eastern Mining and Rubber Company Ltd., of which he was the Director at the commencement, but resigned his Directorship at a later date. He was the Chairman of the New Lee Jin Estates Ltd., of which Messrs Chia Cheng Jin and Company were Secretaries and was also interested in Chop Sin Ban Ho Hin, general merchants, Kuala Lumpur. The high esteem in which he was held by those with whom he came in contact easily testified to his popularity and genial disposition. The deceased being of a quiet nature only associated himself with the Hoe Kee Club, where he sometimes visited. He leaves a widow, three sons, of whom Mr Tan Chong Kew is the eldest, three daughters, two sons-in-law, eight great grand-children to mourn his loss. The funeral will take place on Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, the 28th instant and the cortege will leave for the Bukit Brown Cemetery. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 24 June 1925, Page 8]

Kam Seok Neo (Mrs. Kwek Tuan Siew), death 4 June 1924, Singapore

DEATH MADAM KAM SEOK NEO— On June 4, 1924, at No. 19, Cheng Tuan Street, beloved wife of Mr. Kwek Tuan Siew, aged 64 years. She leaves her husband, two sons, Messrs. Kwek Theam Kweo, Theam Chye, two daughters and eight grand-children to mourn her loss. Interment on Sunday, June 8 at Bukit Brown Cemetery at 10 a.m. [The Straits Times, 5 June 1924, Page 8; The Straits Times, 7 June 1924, Page 8]

Teoh Beng Kim, death 30 April 1924, Singapore

Death. Teoh. --- The death occurred on Thursday morning of Teoh Beng Kim of Messrs Boustead and Co. He leaves behind a widow and one daughter to mourn his loss. The funeral will take place on Sunday the 4th prox. Cortege leaving the residence No 48 Emerald Hill-road for Bukit Brown at 10 a.m. [Malaya Tribune, 30 April 1924, Page 6]

Chew Hock Kim, death 6 March 1924, Singapore

Death. Chew. --- At his residence No 102 Onan Road, Mr. Chew Hock Kim aged 41 years leaving his widow 2 daughters and 2 sons, Messrs Chew Geok Lim and Chew Geok Seng. Deeply regretted. Funeral on Sunday March 9 to Bukit Brown Cemetery for burial at 10 a.m. [Malaya Tribune, 6 March 1924, Page 6; Malaya Tribune, 8 March 1924, Page 6]

Lee Kwan Neo (Mrs. Lim Cheng Wee), death 13 December 1923, Singapore

Death. Lim. --- On December 13, 1923 at 36 High Street Singapore, of apoplexy, Mrs. Lim Cheng Wee (nee Lee Kwan Neo) aged 57, beloved mother of Dr. S. K. Lim and Messrs Oon Beng Teck, Lim Roberts, Lim Soon Chin and two daughters and several grandchildren. Funeral Bukit Brown Sundaty December 23 at 10.30 a.m. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 14 December 1923, Page 6; Malaya Tribune, 15 December 1923, Page 6]

Chew Boon Swee, death 8 December 1923, Singapore

Death. Chew --- On December 8, at No 10 Lorong 26 off Geylang Road, Mr. Chew Boon Swee age 64. Father-in-law of Mr. Wee Kim Choon. Funeral on Wednesday December 12, at Bukit Brown Cemetery. [Malaya Tribune, 10 December 1923, Page 6]

Tan Chee Neo (Mrs. Teo Hoo Lye), death 7 July 1940, Singapore

Death. Mrs. Teo Hoo Lye alias Madam Tan Chee Neo age 77, passed away peacefully at 119 Beach Road. She leaves behind her three sons, Messrs. Teo Teow Peng, Teow Gim, Teow Geok, several daughters and daughters-in-law, a string of grand children and also great grand children to mourn their loss. The cortege will leave for Bukit Brown on Sunday the 14th July, 1940, at 11 a.m. [The Straits Times, 7 July 1940, Page 7; The Straits Times, 8 July 1940, Page 2; The Straits Times, 9 July 1940, Page 2; The Straits Times, 11 July 1940, Page 2; The Straits Times, 12 July 1940, Page 2]

Teo Hoo Lye, death 16 November 1933, Singapore

Death. Teo. At 13 Dhoby Ghaut on Thursday November 16 at 1.45 a.m. Mr. Teo Hoo Lye the beloved father of Teo Teow Peng, Teo Teow Cim, Teo Teiw Geok, Mrs. See Cheng Ann and Mrs. Chin Hock Chye, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 years. Date of funeral will be announced later. [The Straits Times, 16 November 1933, Page 10; The Straits Times, 17 November 1933, Page 10]

MR. TEO HOO LYE DIES AT 80. From Labourer To Ship Owner. The death occurred early yesterday of Mr. Teo Hoo Lye, the well-known Chinese after whom the Teo Hoo Lye Institution was named. His death follows that of his wife, Madam Kam Tak Poh, who died on Nov. 9 at their home in 13 Dhoby Ghaut. Mr. Teo Hoo Lye leaves five children, the eldest of whom is Mr. Teo Teow Peng. Mr. Teo Hoo Lye was born in China in 1853 and came to Singapore at the age of 18. In Mr. Song Ong Siang's book on 100 years of the Chinese in Singapore, it is stated that Mr. Teo Hoo Lye earned his living by manual labour but with indomitable perseverance he was able to start, a few years after he arrived here, a small grocer's business in Rochore Road. When 25 years old he went to the Natuna and Anambas Islands and engaged in the copra trade. He became owner of certain steamers and his firm acted as consignee of ships belonging to other Chinese owners. He also employed a fleet of native sailing craft for conveying copra, sago and other produce from the Natunas to this port. In 1909 he started a mill for turning out parboiled rice only, but the mill ceased working just before the war, owing to the shortage of padi. He was a large house-property owner and had two sago factories in Havelock Road, Geylang. For some years he served on the committee of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. [The Straits Times, 17 November 1933, Page 13; The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 November 1933, Page 6]

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT. The funeral of the late Mr. Teo Hoo Lye will take place on Sunday, November 26, 1933. The cortege will leave the house, No 13 Dhoby Ghaut for Bukit Brown at 11 o'clock sharp. [The Straits Times, 24 November 1933, Page 10]

Mr. Teo Hoo Lye. Impressive Funeral Procession. One of the longest processions ever seen in Singapore was held on Sunday when the funeral of Mr. Teo Hoo Lye, the well-known Chinese, took placve. Mr. Teo Hoo Lye died on Nov. 16 in his home in Dhoby Ghaut at the age of 80. His wife died a week previously and they are buried close to each other at Bukit Brown Cemetery. Hundreds of wreaths, scrolls and other evidence of sympathy were received. Starting at 11 a.m. at Dhoby Ghaut, the procession passed along Selegie Road, Middle Road, Beach Road, Rochore Road, Rochore Canal Road, Bukit Timah Road to Bukit Brown Cemetery. The procession did not break up untill well past 4 p.m. Thousands of people followed the procession, among whom were leaders of the various communities. The chief mourrners were his three sons. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 28 November 1933, Page 2]

The family of the late Mr. Teo Hoo Lye beg to thank their relatives, friends and associations who attended the funeral on Sunday, Nov. 26, 1933, and also those who sent caskets, wreaths, scrolls and letters of condolence. [The Straits Times, 28 November 1933, Page 10]

Kaw Tak Poh aka Kow Hooi Neo (Mrs. Teo Hoo Lye), death 9 November 1933, Singapore

DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. DEATH. Madam Kaw Tak Poh, beloved wife of Mr. Teo Hoo Lye, passed away peacefully on the 9th instant, at No 13 Dhoby Ghaut. Funeral on Saturday, the 11th instant and the cortege will leave the house at 10 a.m. for Bukit Brown. [The Straits Times, 10 November 1933, Page 10]

Acknowledgement. Mr. Teo Hoo Lye and family beg to thank the relatives, friends and the members of the Amicable Athletic Association and Sunrays Athletic Party for attending the funeral of the late Mrs Teo Hoo Lye nee Madam Kaw Tak Poh and also to those who sent wreaths and scrolls. [The Straits Times, 14 November 1933, Page 12]

Lee Lean Neo (Mrs. Gwee Cheng Lee), death 18 November 1923, Singapore

Death. Gwee. On 18th November, 1923, at 13-4 Lorong 25-A Geylang Road, Lee Lean Neo beloved wife of Gwee Cheng Lee and  beloved mother of Gwee Kim Keong. Funeral on Thursday, 22nd November, 1923 to Bukit Brown Cemetery. [Malaya Tribune, 19 November 1923, Page 6]

Elizabeth Margaret Wynne and Geoffrey Edmund Cator, marriage 1922

A marriage has been arranged, and will shortly take place, between Geoffrey Edmund Cator, Malayan Civil Service, son of the late Robert Cator, of Grosvenor Place, Bath, and Elizabeth Margaret Wynne, youngest daughter of Canon the Hon. Hugh Wynne Mostyn, of Somerset Place, Bath, and late rector of Budworth, Huntingdon. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 16 February 1922, Page 6] 

Robert Renton and Jeanne Athol Levey (M.B.E.), marriage February 1922, Singapore

The marriage that has been arranged between Robert Renton, of the Glengowrie Rubber Estate, Selangor, and Jeanne Athol Levey, M.B.E., younger daughter of Mr. J. A. Levey, of Melbourne, Australia, will take place at Singapore during the last week in February. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 16 February 1922, Page 6]

Dorothy Morris Dorling and Harold Edward Robertson, marriage 22 February 1922, Setiawan

The marriage of Miss Dorothy Morris Dorling, cousin of Mr. B. M. Webber, General Manager, Pundut Estate, Dindings, to Mr. Harold Edward Robertson, of Sitiawan, is to take place at Sitiawan on the 22nd instant. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 16 February 1922, Page 6]

Subedar Gulab Khan, death February 1922, Kuala Lumpur

The death occurred in Kuala Lumpur on Monday of Subedar Gulab Khan, J.P., a leading member of the Northern Indian community in this country. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 16 February 1922, Page 6]

Png Soon Neo and Peter S. Yang, marriage 1924, Singapore

The engagement is announced of Dr. Peter S. Yang, the health specialist of the Health Culture Hall,Singapore, to Miss Png Soon Neo, a teacher of the Methodist Girls' School, the eldest daughter of Mr. Png Hock Guan,  and a grand-niece of the hon'ble Mr. Song Ong Siang, both of Singapore. The marriage will take place early next year. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 22 August 1923, Page 6]

Tham Ying Khew and Miss Chin, marriage 12 March 1920, Singapore

Marriage. Tham-Chin. --- On March 12, at 11 Duxton Hill, Dr. Tham Ying Khew, of Tan Tock Seng Hospital, third son off Mr. Tham Heng Wan, J.P., and Mrs. Tham Heng Wan, to the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chin Shake Yong, and grand daughter of the late Mr. Chin Ah Pat. Both parties belong to two of the oldest Chinese families in the Straits Settlements. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 26 March 1920, Page 6]

Yeo Geok Keng (Mrs. Khoo Cheng Tiong), death 25 June 1923, Singapore

Death. Yeo Geok Keng. --- On June 25, 1923, at 57 Tras Street, Madame Yeo Geok Keng, wife of the late Khoo Cheng Tiong, mother of Khoo Siok Wan, alias Khoo Teck Hin, Khoo Teck Siong and Khoo It Sim, and mother-in-law of Lim Chan Sin, See Tiong Wah, Tay Boon Tat and Ong Keng Yong, aged 71 years. She leaves a large family to mourn her loss. Funeral on Sunday, July 1, at 9 a.m. for Bukit Brown Cemetery. [Malaya Tribune, 28 June 1923, Page 6; The Straits Times, 29 June 1923, Page 8]

Ong Seok Hay Neo (Mrs. Seet Chuan Kiat), death 1 July 1923, Singapore

Death. Ong Seok Hay Neo. --- On July 1, 1923, at No 32 Peck Seah Street, Madame Ong Seok Hay Neo, widow of the late Mr. Seet Chuan Kiat. She leaves a son Seet Teng Leong, two daughters and several grandchildren. Funeral on Thursday, July 5. Cortege leaving at 10.30 for interment at Bukit Brown Cemetery. Deeply regretted. [The Straits Times, 3 July 1923, Page 8]

Lee Ann Neo (Miss Teng Quee), death 2 July 1923, Singapore

Death. Lee Ann Neo. --- On July 2, 1923, Lee Ann Neo (Miss Teng Quee), at 24, Middle Road. Aged 55 years. Funeral today at 5 p.m. at Bukit Timah Road Cemetery. Deeply regretted. [The Straits Times, 3 July 1923, Page 8]

Mrs. Kum Cheng Soo, death 10 August 1923, Singapore

Death. Mrs. Kum Cheng Soo. --- On August 10, 1923, at 7, Peck Seah Street, Singapore, wife of Mr. Kum Cheng Soo of Kian Guan Tjan, aged 37 years. She leaves 2 sons and 2 daughters. Funeral tomorrow at 10 a.m. to Bukit Brown. [The Straits Times, 11 August 1923, Page 8]

Chan Geok Chiang, death 14 August 1923, Singapore

Death. Chan Geok Chiang, father-n-law of Siow Cheng Lim alias Giow Teck Lim on Tuesday, August 14 at No. 23, Lorong 4, East Coast Road of Joo Chiat Place.  Funeral on Saturday, August 18, at 10 a.m. to Bukit Brown Cemetery. The deceased leaves behind two daughters and a widow to bemoan his loss. [Malaya Tribune, 17 August 1923, Page 6]

Yeo Chit Neo (Mrs. Lee), death 1 October 1923, Singapore

Death. Yeo. --- On October 1, 1923, at 127 Chin Swee Road, Yeo Chit Neo (beloved mother of Mr. Lee Kim Chye), aged 71. Funeral takes place on Sunday, October 7, at Bukit Brown Cemetery. [The Straits Times, 2 October 1923, Page 8]

Chua Yan Neo (Mrs. Low Kim Loh), death 2 November 1923, Singapore

Death. Madam Chua Yan Neo. --- On November 2, 1923, at her residence No. 57 Duxton Road, Madam Chua Yan Neo, aged 44 years, beloved wife of Mr. Low Kim Loh. Funeral tomorrow at 10 a.m., to Bukit Brown Cemetery. Deeply regretted. [The Straits Times, 5 November 1923, Page 8]

The death occurred on the 2nd inst. of Mrs. Low Kim Loh, wife of Mr. Low Kim Loh, storekeeper of Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Ltd. The deceased was 44 years of age. Besides her husband, she leaves two sons and three daughters to mourn her loss. The funeral will take place tomorrow at 10 a.m. to Bukit Brown Cemetery. [The Straits Times, 5 November 1923, Page 10]