It all boils down to this title we found on a husband and wife tomb: MAJOOR TITULAIR
Straits Times 2 May 1939
Majoor Wee Boon Teng
Death of Chinese with N I Medals
Majoor Wee Boon Teng, a Straits-born Chinese who was decorated by the Netherlands Indian government with the
colonial gold and silver medals, died at his residence, 5, Kim Yam Road, off River Valley Road, this morning at the age
of 75.
Son of the late Mr Wee Leong Hee, he was born in Singapore in 1864.
He was educated at the Lye Fatt English School before going to Sumatra to join his uncle, the late Kapitan Wee Leong Tan,
a well-known trader.
In 1890, he was appointed "Lieutenant China" of Selat Panjang, on the Sumatra east coast, and 20 years' service in
the post won him the silver medal. After another 5 years he was promoted to "Kapitan China" and later awarded the gold
medal.
Distinction
Shortly before retiring to Singapore in 1925, he was promoted to the rank and title of "Majoor" He was a member of many
clubs in Singapore.
"Majoor" Wee was probably the only Straits born Chinese to be decorated with the gold and silver medals and to attain the
rank of "Majoor" in the Indies
"Majoor" Wee and his wife celebrated their golden wedding (50 years of marriage) in 1937
There are 5 sons, including Mr Wee Sin Choe, managing director of Cheong Koon Seng and Co Ltd,
4 married daughters, 27 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
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5 sons :
Wee Sin Wei,
Wee Sin Choe,
Wee Sin Ann,
Wee Sin Oon,
Wee Sin Poh,
one adopted son Goh Cheng San (Manager of United Chinese Bank Ltd),
4 daughters:
1) Wee Koon Neo Mrs Ong Hong Guan,
2) Wee Peck Lian Mrs Lim Seng Kiang (Seng Kiang work in the Govt Treasury, address 5 Martin Lane)
3) Wee Swee Choo Mrs Chia Chiow Eng
4) Wee Swee Neo Mrs Khoo Eng Wah
3 sons in law
3 daughters in law
27 grandchildren, including Wee Chwee Siew (alias Wee Ah Siew, eldest son of Sin Wei, married to Ms Chew Khiam Neo,
4th daughter of Mr and Mrs Chew Hock Seng
2 great grand children
Majoor Wee tomb
Mrs Wee Boon Teng(Mdm Soh Gim Neo) passed away on 27 Oct 1948. She was 82.
She was buried together with her husband. They have just celebrated their 50 years of marriage in 1937
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18 Nov 1940
Cheques for 2 funds - presentation after wedding
After the marriage of Mr Low Peng Hee to Miss Wee Kim Neo at
the residence of the bride parents in Kim Yam Road yesterday
morning 2 cheques of $500 each were presented - one to the
War Fund, and the other to the China Relief Fund, by the
bride and groom.
The wedding was in old Chinese style and full Manchu wedding
costumes were worn.
The happy couple giving the donation
Ms Wee Kim Neo is the only daughter of Mr Wee Sin Choe, the MD of Cheong Koon Seng and Co., Ltd and of Mrs Wee, and
granddaughter of the late Majoor Oei Boon Teng, of the East Coast of Sumatra.
The bridegroom is the son of the late Mr Low Teck Yew and Mrs Low of Singapore
Wee Kim Neo and Low Peng Hee
There were more than 500 guests at the reception, which took place at 5 and 7, Kim Yam Road on Sat
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Majoor Wee was from Kim Men and was a trustee of Kim Men Hoey Kuan
