Thursday, August 22, 2019

Mrs. Khoo Sin Yeang, Funeral October 1933, Penang

The funeral of the late Mrs. Khoo Sin Yeang, mother of Mr. Khoo Heng Pan, took place on Saturday morning, from her residence in Prangin Lane, for interment at the Batu Lanchang Cemetery. Besides a large attendance, including several prominent people of the Penang Chinese community, who turned out to pay their respects to the memory of the deceased, there were also a number of wreaths and scrolls.   [Malaya Tribune, 31 October 1933, Page 8]

Ms. Boey Moon Yeng and Mr. Phuah Lin Tong, Marriage 25 Mar 1934, Penang

At the Chinese Town Hall on March 25 the marriage took place of Mr. Phuah Lin Tong, of the Customs Office, Taiping, and Miss Boey Moon Yeng, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Boey Heong Chong, of Penang. The bridegroom is an only son of the late Mr. Phuah Choo Ghee and Mrs. Phuah, of Penang. After the ceremony a reception was held at the same place.   Malaya Tribune, 3 April 1934, Page 14

Ms. Tneh Siew Kim and Mr. Saw Hock Lym, Marriage 25 Mar 1934, Penang

At the Min Sin Seah on March 25 the wedding was solemnised in the reformed style of Mr. Saw Hock Lym, of the United Kingdom Tobacco Co., Ltd., and Miss Tneh Siew Kim, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tneh Hoon Teng. Mr. Cheah Phee acted as master of ceremonies. A reception was held at the Seah premises.

Malaya Tribune, 3 April 1934, Page 14

Wong Kum Seng, Death April 1934, Penang

Mr. Wong Kum Seng, head of the Wong Shi Choong Chhi (Wong Kongsi) died on Friday night last at his residence 82, Cintra Street, after an illness of four months. Deceased was 60 years if age and leaves a widow, three sons, (one in Penang and two in Medan) one son-in-law, one daughter and eight grandchildren. As a mark of respect the Aurora Book Co. was closed on Saturday.//Deceased was of a kindly disposition and had a large number of friends. He had been an Instructor to many Amateur Theatrical Associations, the most notable among which was the Penang Mutual Improvement Association, whose memorable performances throughout Malaya during the period 1910--1916 contributed largely to numerous charitable funds.  Malaya Tribune, 19 April 1934, Page 18

T. C. Appasamy Pillay, Death April 1934, Penang

The death occurred on Friday night last of Mr. T. C. Appasamy Pillay at the age of 78. The deceased came to Malaya in 1912 and during the first 15 years practised as a native Unam physician. Prior to coming to Malaya he was domiciled in America for more than seventeen years.

Malaya Tribune, 19 April 1934, Page 18

Sunday, July 28, 2019

Mrs. Tan Seow Joo, Death Oct 1921, Singapore

Death. Mrs. Tan Seow Joo -- On October 2, 1921, at her residence No. 4, Seah Street, aged 49 years, the beloved mother of Messrs. Tan Miang Song, Miang Yong, Miang Chiang, Miang Phiow, Miang Kang and five other younger brothers. The cortege will leave the above address at 10 a.m. on Sunday, October 16, for Tanjong Pagar Wharf for interment in China. [The Straits Times, 15 October 1921, Page 8]

Mrs. Kho Lak Hak, Death 9 Feb 1898, Singapore

Death. At Singapore, on Saturday night, Feb. 19th, at 8 p.m., Mrs. Kho, the mother-in-law of Mr. Seah Liang Seah, deeply regretted. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 24 February 1898, Page 117]

Kho Lak Hak, Death 12 Jan 1885, Singapore

Domestic Occurrence. Death. On Monday the 12th instant, at 6 p.m., Kho Lak Hak died at his Residence  at Campong Glam, aged 63 years. The deceased is the father-in-law of the Hon'ble Seah Liang Seah [The Straits Times, 13 January 1885, Page 2]

Tan Soo Long, Death 24 Jul 1904, Singapore

Death. On the 24th July, at "Botan House," 46 Neil Road, Tan Soo Long, the youngest son of Mr. Tan Hap Seng. Age 4 years. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 27 July 1904, Page 49]

Tan Cheng Kian alias Tan Etam, Death 30 Jul 1903, Singapore

Death. Last night, at 7 o'clock at his father's residence, Telok Ayer, Tan Cheng Kian alias Tan Etam, the eldest son of Mr. Tan Hap Swee, aged 10 years. [The Straits Times, 31 July 1903, Page 4]

Khoo Kit Neo (Mrs. Tan Boo Liat), Death 11 Jun 1903, Singapore

Death. Khoo Kit Neo -- At 3 o'clock this morning, at her country residence 15 Outram Road, Khoo Kit Neo, the beloved wife of Mr. Tan Boo Liat, aged 24 years. [The Straits Times, 11 June 1903, Page 4]

John Christian Neubronner, Death 3 Mar 1901, Singapore

Domestic Occurrences. Death. At Tan Tock Seng's Hospital on the 3rd inst., John Christian Neubronner, eldest son of the late James Louis Neubronner, Aged 39. Funeral at 7 a.m. to-morrow. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 21 March 1901, Page 173]

Mrs. Tan Jiak Kim nee Ung Geok Hoe, Death 7 Oct 198, Singapore

Domestic Occurrence. Death. On the 7th instant, at 5 a.m., at her residenece "Panglima Prang," River Valley Road, Ung Geok Hoe, the beloved wife of Mr. Tan Jiak Kim, aged 37. [The Straits Times, 12 October 1898, Page 2]

Joseph Webb, Death 23 Jul 1846, Penang

Death. At Penang on 23rd Instant, Joseph Webb Esquire, of Salem U.S.A. late of Singapore. [The Straits Times, 8 August 1846, Page 2]

John Smoult Murchison, Death 26 Sep 1832, Penang

Death. At Penang, on the 26th September, John Smoult Murchison, 4th Son of K. Murchison Esq. Resident Councillor, aged one year and one month. [Singapore Chronicle and Commercial Register, 18 October 1832, Page 3]

James Stuart, Death 16 Jul 1832, Penang

Death. At Penang, on the 13th July, Mr. James Stuart, Surgeon, aged 20 years. [Singapore Chronicle and Commercial Register, 23 August 1832, Page 4]

T. H. Green, Death 5 Jul 1832, Penang

Death. At Penang, on the 5th ult. Mr. T. H. Green, aged 26 years. [Singapore Chronicle and Commercial Register, 9 August 1832, Page 4]

W. R. Wright, Death 10 Jan 1832, Penang

Death. At Penang, on the 10th ult. Mr. W. R. Wright, for many years Bailiff of the Hon'ble Court of Judicature. [Singapore Chronicle and Commercial Register, 2 February 1832, Page 3]

Saturday, May 4, 2019

William Anderson, Death, before 6 Dec 1845, Penang

THE LATE WILLIAM ANDERSON ESQ.

In this week's obituary will be found recorded the death of William Anderson Esquire junior member of the firm of Messieurs William Hall and Company, of this place. He died of a severe attack of congestive fever contracted about a week previously on a visit to his sugar estate in Province Wellesley from which he returned to Penang on the evening before his death.--Mr. Anderson was a native of Scotland the descendant of a highly respectable family who for many years held large landed possessions in the County of Galloway. He was one of the oldest residents and merchants of this Settlement. He arrived here in 1820 and soon afterwards--assisted by his brother Mr. John Anderson late Secretary to the Government of Penang--he commenced his mercantile life in the firm of Balhetchet and Company; three years there after he joined the firm of Carnegy and Company in which he continued until 1832; he returned home in 1834 and came out again in 1835 and established the firm of Anderson Wardrop and Company which he managed until 1838 when he a second time embarked for his native country; in 1840 he left England for Calcutta where he remained for about eighteen months; in the middle of 1840 [*] he returned thence again to Penang and in 1843 became a member if the firm from which death has just removed him, and during the last twelve months he was also engaged in sugar planting in Province Wellesley. Mr. Anderson originated the Chamber of Commerce of Pinang in 1835 which has been the means of securing many useful and important measures to the Settlement. He on one occasion filled the office of Sheriff, and during the first period he resided here he was enrolled a Magistrate of this Settlement and latterly of the incorporated Settlement.

The sudden and premature death of Mr. An[derson] is justly considered a great loss to the Settlement. During the three different periods he resided here he was held in much esteem by all classes of the community--european and native. He gained their regard and consideration on account of the general and warm interest he took in all matters relating to the welfare of the Settlement; he was esteemed by the poor for the charitable feelings he evinced towards them--his advice and purse were ever at their command, in short his charity to them had no other limit than the extent of his means; by his brother merchants he was respected for his upright and liberal conduct in all his dealings, although he experienced several vicissitudes of fortune in his mercantile career yet he sustained a high character with those who were affected by his misfortunes. The independence of his principles, the manly simplicity of his conduct, together with the probity and purity of his heart will long live in the remembrance of those who knew him. He was a warm and most affectionate parent and his loss in this respect must indeed be long and deeply deplored.

The greatest respect was shown for his memory on the day of his funeral. Early in the morning every vessel and boat in the harbour hoisted their colours half mast high; a great number of natives of all classes attended the funeral procession, and nearly all the Chinese and Parsee merchants present came in the mourning garb of the european,--which was no small manifestation of the respect they felt for the deceased. Gazette Dec 6th 

Source: The Straits Times, 13 December 1845, Page 3

[* might be 1839, given he was there for eighteen months and left there for Penang in the middle of 1840]