Tay Keng Siang passed away at the age of 84 at his residence, No. 16 Geylang, Lorong 16 on 27 May 1926. He leaves behind 2 sons, Messrs. Tay Soon Hock, Tay Soon Hong, 4 daughters and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. From Tay Keng Siang's tomb, more names are listed compared to what was mentioned in the newspaper. The name of his children listed on the his tomb are;
Sons: Tay Soon Hock, Tay Soon Hong, Tay Soon Leong
Daughters: Tay Siew Neo, Tay Kee Neo, Tay Pek Neo, Tay Chew Neo, Tay Chwee Neo, Tay Chik Neo, Tay Chik Neo, Tay Poh Puey
Grandsons: Tay Cheng Lim, Tay Cheng Tee
Grand daughters: Tay Besar, Tay Mary, Tay Bulat, Tay Ngot, Tay Qwee Neo, Tay Poh Neo
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| Tay Keng Siang |
There were advertisements in November 1897 by a Mr. Tay Keng Siang (Cashier of Messrs. Kelly & Walsh, Ltd of 27 Hill Street, Singapore) on treatments after a rabid dog bit. However i can't be sure it is the same person.
Location of tomb
Block 1 Section B, plot 160.
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| Tomb of Mr. Tay Keng Siang |
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