Seah Jim Quee () was a prominent contractor in

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. He held the

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concession for the

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of Batu Tiga Belas.My Kampung
/ref> He held a large piece of land near Bukit Chagar and Jalan Lumba Kuda. Jalan Jim Quee, a road near Bukit Chagar, is named after him. Little is known about his private life but he had 7 sons and 1 daughter. His fourth son is Seah Neo Chow. His sixth son is Seah Neo Buan. His seventh son is Seah Neo Cheng (4 July 1895 - 24 May 1963).

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MapCarta: Location of Batu Tiga Belas

佘任桂 Persekutuan Tiong-hua Johor Baru
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