Teo Teow Peng, (July 26, 1882 - April 27, 1944) is the eldest son of Teo Hoo Lye. He was born 1882 in Singapore and educated in Raffles Institution. He is effectively bilingual in English and Chinese and was in the board of directors of the Sze Hai Tong Bank and the Ho Aik Steamship Co. Teo Teow Peng was also the patron of the Tiang Ho Kok Association.
Teo Teow Peng |
Teo Teow Peng at Tiang Ho Kok Association (1933) |
He passed away in April 27, 1944 at the age of 62. His wife Madam Tan Kim Lian passed away at the age of 56 on July 29, 1936. Both are buried side by side in Bukit Brown.
Sons: Teo Bock Huay, Teo Bock Lim
Daughters: Teo Soh Boon, Teo Soh Cheng, Teo Soh Sim,Teo Soh Kay
Teo Teow Peng at Bukit Brown Hill 1 Division B |
Madam Tan Kim Lian |
Mrs Teo Teow Peng nee Tan Kim Lian |
Family home of Mr Teo Hoo Lye at No 13 Dhoby Ghaut |
Teo Hoo Lye's house in postcard circa 1920 |
Domestic occurrence death. (1936, July 29). The Straits Times, page 2
Death (1940, July 7). The Straits Times, page 7
Song, O.S. (1984). One hundred years history of the Chinese in Singapore. Singapore: Oxford University Press
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