Leong See Chinn

Vital Information

• Spouse: Ned Chinn
• Children: Seven children (3 daughters, 4 sons)
• Residence: Sacramento, California

Family

Chinese immigrant who settled in Sacramento, California. Mother of seven children including Florence J. Chinn Loui, MD, who became one of Hawaii’s first female board-certified internists.

Children

• Daughters:
  • Florence Chinn Loui (1927-2017) - Physician
  • Carolyn Chinn
  • One other daughter
• Sons:
  • Holland Chinn
  • Allen Chinn (deceased)
  • Leland Chinn (deceased)
  • Franklin Chinn (deceased)
  • Gallant Chinn (deceased)

Legacy

Raised her children with strong emphasis on education. Daughter Florence overcame significant barriers to become a pioneering Chinese-American female physician, attending Chinese language school (where she was valedictorian) while also excelling in American schools.

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• Birth date and place (likely China)
• Maiden name
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• Chinese name
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• Role in family business
• Other family members who immigrated