Historical Clans
Our focus centers on three prominent historical clans and their lineages:
Woon Family:
Originating as a significant figure in the timber trade, the Woon Family’s patriarch, Woon Keng Lim, is believed to have roots in Guangzhou (Cantonese dialect). In 1900, they migrated from Guangzhou to Singapore. Notably, Woon Khai Boon was adopted, and the details of his biological parents remain untraceable.
Chan Pak Lin Family:
Hailing from Penang, Malaysia, Chan Pak Lin’s origins can be traced back to Guangzhou (Cantonese dialect). Around 1900, his family migrated from Guangzhou to Malaysia. Chan Pak Lin eventually settled in Singapore, likely during the 1920s.
Chan Kwee Leng Family:
The roots of Chan Kwee Leng’s family can be traced to Swatow, China. In the 1890s, his parents migrated to Singapore, where they raised five children.
Woon Family Clan
Woon Family Clan Members
L to R: Grandma Woon, Woon Poh Lin, Woon Keng Lim, Mr. Ho, Ho Wai Yin Christopher, maid, Man, Woon Khai Boon
1940 – Chan Pak Lin Family
Chan Pak Lin Family Clan Members
L to R: Chan Yee Keng, Tai Mui (Lai Ku’s children), Chan Peng Wah Victor, boy (Lai Ku’s children), Chan Pak Lin, Chan Pak Lin’s mother Leong Ng Sum, Chan Peng Fong Albert, Phoon Lai Cheng, Chan Pak Lin’s Youngest Sister Chan Lai Khoo, Sai Mui (Lai Ku’s children), Chan Yee Ying, Pang Yam Mun
Great Grandpa Chan
