Cheng-Tee-Chan Family Tree Database

Summary

This is a Family Tree Builder (FTB) SQLite database file containing genealogical data for 42 individuals in the Cheng-Tee-Chan family tree. The database focuses on Jesse Chan’s paternal lineage (the Tee and Cheng families) and Betty Chan’s lineage (the Ferrer Kuchiam families).

Database Structure

The database contains the following key information:

• 42 individuals with birth dates, death dates, and places
• 15 family units documenting marriages and parent-child relationships
• Birth/death/marriage events with dates
• Place information (primarily Philippines, Manila, China)

Key Information Extracted

Jesse Chan’s Parents (Generation -1)

• Father: Chong Yu Tee (Chong Giuk) - deceased
• Mother: Suey Fong Hong (married name: Tee-Cheng)

Jesse Chan’s Siblings (Generation 0)

The database shows Jesse had several siblings, children of Chong Yu Tee and Suey Fong:

1. Kai Hee Cheng
2. Ke Man Tee-Cheng (Unmarried)
3. Ke Ching Tee
4. Ke Kiam Tseng (Si Che)
5. Ke Tai Zheng (Go Che)

Jesse Chan’s Generation -2 (Grandparents)

• Grandfather: Se Tek Tee (#2 Son of Tai Ma) - died 1933 in China
• Grandfather’s siblings: Giok Su Tee (#1 Son), and others

Betty Chan’s Parents (Generation -1)

• Father: Benito Ferrer Kuchiam (Lo)
• Mother: Inez Chavez (Uy) (married name: Ferrer Kuchiam Lo)

Jesse & Betty’s Children (Generation 1) - Birth Dates Confirmed

1. Rose Cecile Chan - July 14, 1960 in Manila, Philippines
2. Margaret “Meg” Chan - April 14, 1963 in Manila, Philippines
3. John Louis Chan - May 2, 1965 in Manila, Philippines
4. Marie Michelle Chan - September 27, 1968 in Manila, Philippines

All four children were born in Manila before the family moved to Taiwan in late 1968.

Extended Family Members

The database includes many extended family members including:

• Various Tee family members (Ke Sheng “Senator/Family Book”, Ke Peng, Ke Bin, First Wife Tee)
• Cheng family members (Yun Yu “Artist”, Steve, Dora, Clifford, Lynn)
• Poon family members (Zi Kiet “Alice”, Albert, Diana, Carol)
• Lee family members (Sena, Henry, Danny)
• Jiang family members (Chu Kuo, Heng De)
• Other connections (Ha Ko Gi, Ho Leng Tseng, etc.)

Technical Details

• Format: SQLite 3.x database
• Software: Family Tree Builder (MyHeritage)
• Database version: SQLite 3023001
• Tables: 36 tables including individual_main_data, family_main_data, individual_fact_main_data, places_lang_data
• File size: 516KB

Genealogical Value

This database provides:

• Exact birth dates for Jesse and Betty’s four children
• Parent names with Chinese names for Jesse’s family
• Family structure showing Jesse’s position among his siblings
• Extended family connections documenting the broader Tee-Cheng-Chan network
• Generational depth going back to Jesse’s grandparents (Generation -2)

Limitations

• Many individuals lack complete birth/death dates
• Most entries lack birth/death place information (empty fields)
• Limited to the Cheng-Tee-Chan lineage (Betty’s side less complete)
• No biographical notes or stories (structural data only)
• Some individuals identified only by role (e.g., “First Wife Tee”, “Person 21”)

Integration with Vault

Data from this database has been integrated into the family genealogy vault by:

1. Creating person pages for all 42 individuals
2. Merging database data with existing person files where duplicates existed
3. Adding exact birth dates to Rose, Meg, Louis, and Michelle’s records
4. Documenting Jesse’s parents (Chong Yu Tee and Suey Fong Tee-Cheng)
5. Documenting Betty’s parents (Benito and Inez Ferrer Kuchiam Lo)
6. Preserving family relationships and connections

Source Reliability: High

This is a structured genealogical database, suggesting careful documentation. The data appears internally consistent with:

• Logical family relationships
• Consistent naming patterns
• Proper generational structure
• Cross-referenced family connections

However, some entries lack detail, indicating this may be a work-in-progress or compiled from incomplete records.

Future Research Needs

• Fill in missing birth/death dates for extended family members
• Document birth/death places for individuals beyond immediate family
• Identify unnamed or role-named individuals (e.g., “Person 21”, “First Wife Tee”)
• Cross-reference with other sources to verify dates and relationships
• Add biographical details to complement structural data
• Document the Tee family history in more depth
• Research the Cheng family connections
• Investigate the Poon, Lee, and Jiang family branches

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