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| Cheang Jim Chuan / Chiang Jim Chuan |
Cheang Jim Chuan of 112 Pasir Panjang was reported in the newspapers in 1928 to have purchased the 1928 Cardillac Tourer from Borneo Motors Ltd, the most up-to-date and probably largest during that time.
Contributions
Chinese Girls School (1908), Famine Relief Fund (1920), Rangoon Road Relief Fund (1924), Geylang Fire Relief Fund (1926), Jubilee Fund (1935)Birthday Parties at "Riveria", "Maidstone" and "Palm Beach"
"Rivieria" 112 Pasir Panjang Road was Cheang Jim Chuan's residence in later life. In November 1929, a birthday party dinner for Mrs Cheang Jim Chuan saw 500 persons, including many Europeans who were entertained with Cantonese wayang, ronggeng among others. In November 1931, a birthday party dinner for Mrs Cheang Jim Chuan saw 150 persons, including many Europeans who were entertained with Malay ronggeng among others. In 1933, over 200 guest were invited to Mr. Cheang Jim Chuan's birthday celebration and they entertained to S.S Police, Ronggeng and other music. In 1936, the birthday invitation send out by his two sons, Cheang Theam Chu and Cheang Theam Kee were at their residence, "Maidstone", 42 Cairnhill Road. Over 200 guests attended. In 1937, the dinner invitation was this time at the new residence, "Palm Beach" at Pasir Panjang after Cheang Jim Chuan moved from 42 Cairnhill to there.In an auction sale by Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng in 17 April 1935, "Rivieria" 112 Pasir Panjang Road belonging to the late Chan Kim Hong Neo was bought by Cheang Jim Chuan of No. 42 Cairnhill Hill for $20,000.
Death
Mr. Cheang Jim Chuan passed away at the age of 66 at his residence 113 Pasir Panjang Road on 22 May 1940. He leaves behind a widow, two sons, Cheang Theam Chu and Cheang Theam Kee, 4 daughters, Mrs. Cheong Chee Hai, Mrs. Woon Chow Tat, Mrs. Khoo Eng Tee, Miss Cheang Seok Chin Neo, 3 son-in-laws, 3 daughter-in-laws, 19 grandchildren.Madam Chan Kim Hong Neo, passed away at the age of 58 at her residence, "Rivieria" 112 Pasir Panjang Road on 1 March 1934. She leaves behind her husband, two sons, Cheang Theam Chu and Cheang Theam Kee, 4 daughters, two son-in-laws, Dr. Cheong Chee Hai, Woon Chow Tat, 3 daughters-in-law, 14 grandchildren.
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| Tomb of Cheang Jim Chuan |
Mother-in-law: Madam Chia Gin Tee (Mrs Chan Cheng Wah)
Cheang Jim Chuan's mother in law, Madam Chia Gin Tee passed away at the age of 80, at her residence at No 12, Lorong 22 Geylang Road on February 7, 1937. She is survived by her sons, Chan Koon Leong, Chan Koon Bee, Chan Koon Teck, 3 daughter-in-law, 2 son-in-law, Cheang Jim Chuan and Tan Soo Jin. She is buried in Bukit Brown, close by to Cheang Jim Chuan.
Son: Cheang Theam Chu
The engagement of Cheang Thiam Chu (eldest son of Mr. an Mrs. Cheang Jim Chuan of Nassim Road) to Miss Khoo Giang Neo, (eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Khoo Heng Wan and niece of Dr. Lim Boon Keng) was announced on July 1917 with wedding taking place on 5 August 1917.
Cheang Theam Chu passed away at the age of 72 on 23 October 1966. He and his wife are buried in Bukit Brown in Hill 3 Division B.
Cheang Jim Chuan's mother in law, Madam Chia Gin Tee passed away at the age of 80, at her residence at No 12, Lorong 22 Geylang Road on February 7, 1937. She is survived by her sons, Chan Koon Leong, Chan Koon Bee, Chan Koon Teck, 3 daughter-in-law, 2 son-in-law, Cheang Jim Chuan and Tan Soo Jin. She is buried in Bukit Brown, close by to Cheang Jim Chuan.
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| Madam Chia Gin Tee (Mrs Chan Cheng Wah) |
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| Madam Chia Gin Tee (Mrs Chan Cheng Wah) |
The engagement of Cheang Thiam Chu (eldest son of Mr. an Mrs. Cheang Jim Chuan of Nassim Road) to Miss Khoo Giang Neo, (eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Khoo Heng Wan and niece of Dr. Lim Boon Keng) was announced on July 1917 with wedding taking place on 5 August 1917.
Cheang Theam Chu passed away at the age of 72 on 23 October 1966. He and his wife are buried in Bukit Brown in Hill 3 Division B.
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| Cheang Theam Chu |
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| Mrs Cheang Theam Chu |
Son: Cheang Theam Kee
Cheang Theam Kee, (second son of Mr. and Mrs. Cheang Jim Chuan) married Miss Cheong Tuan Neo of the late Mr and Mrs Cheong Keong Chye of Dunman Road. The marriage took place on 1 July 1931. However something big must happened because just 3 months later, a notice qas put out the Cheong Tuan Neo have left the house since 23 October 1931 and Cheang Theam Kee will not be held responsible for debts contracted by her.
Chiang Thiam Kee (second son of Mr. and Mrs. Chiang Jim Chuan) got engaged to Miss Siow Seok Kim (second daughter of the late Mr. Siow Siew Siong and Mrs. Siow Siew Siong) on April 1932. The marriage was stated to took place in the same year.
Daughter: Cheang Siok Cheow / Mrs. Cheong Chee Hai
In 1918, Dr. Cheong Chee Hai married Cheang Siok Cheow, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cheang Jim Chuan.
Daughter: Cheang Seok Cheng Neo (Emily Cheang)
Miss Cheang Seok Cheng Neo, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cheang Jim Chuan married Mr. Woon Chow Tat of Master Attendant's (Registry of Shipping) Office, Marine Department, Singapore, fifth son of Mr. and Mrs. Woon Hong Heng of Kuala Lumpur. Marriage took place on 27 September 1930.
Miss Cheang Seok Cheng Neo, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cheang Jim Chuan married Mr. Woon Chow Tat of Master Attendant's (Registry of Shipping) Office, Marine Department, Singapore, fifth son of Mr. and Mrs. Woon Hong Heng of Kuala Lumpur. Marriage took place on 27 September 1930.
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| Miss Cheang Seok Cheng Neo and Mr. Woon Chow Tat |
Daughter: Cheang Seok Hean Neo / Mary Cheang / Mrs. Khoo Eng Tee
The engagement was announced on 24 June 1937 of Miss Cheang Seok Hean Neo (Mary Cheang) (third daughter of Mr. Cheang Jim Chuan of "Palm Beach", Pasir Panjang and the late Madam Chan Kim Hong Neo) to Mr. Khoo Eng Tee (seventh son of Mr. Khoo Teng Hin of No. 5 Shanghai Road and the late Madam Lim Chye Kim). They married in February 1938.
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| Cheang Seok Hean Neo and Khoo Eng Tee |
Daughter: Cheang Siok Chin Neo
The engagement was announced on 7 September 1940 between Mr. Ong Swee Hock (eldest son of Mrs. Ong Hong Guan and the late Mr. Ong Hong Guan) to Miss Cheang Siok Chin Neo (youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Cheang Jim Chuan).
Variant names
Cheang Jim Chuan also refers to Chiang Jim Chuan
Location of tomb
Cheang Jim Chuan is buried in Hill 3 Section A, plot 719 and 1/2 of 696.
Madam Chia Gin Tee is buried in Hill 3 Section A, plot 741
Untitled. (1928, January 30). The Singapore Free Press, page 8
Marriage. (1930, September 24). The Singapore Free Press, page 1
Untitled. (1930, December 13). Malayan Saturday Post, page 34
Marriage. (1931, June 27). The Singapore Free Press, page 10
Death. (1934, March 5). The Singapore Free Press, page 8
Property Sale.(1935, April 18). The Straits Times, page 9
Death. (1937, February 10). The Straits Times, page 2
Death. (1940, May 23). The Straits Times, page 2
Wright, Arnold, and Henry Adolphus Cartwright, eds. Twentieth century impressions of British Malaya: its history, people, commerce, industries, and resources. Lloyd's Greater Britain publishing Company, limited, 1908.
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| Tomb of Cheang Jim Chuan and Chan Kim Neo (after clean up in 2021) |
References
Advertisement. (1914, August 25). The Singapore Free Press, page 12Untitled. (1928, January 30). The Singapore Free Press, page 8
Marriage. (1930, September 24). The Singapore Free Press, page 1
Untitled. (1930, December 13). Malayan Saturday Post, page 34
Marriage. (1931, June 27). The Singapore Free Press, page 10
Death. (1934, March 5). The Singapore Free Press, page 8
Property Sale.(1935, April 18). The Straits Times, page 9
Death. (1937, February 10). The Straits Times, page 2
Death. (1940, May 23). The Straits Times, page 2
Wright, Arnold, and Henry Adolphus Cartwright, eds. Twentieth century impressions of British Malaya: its history, people, commerce, industries, and resources. Lloyd's Greater Britain publishing Company, limited, 1908.
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