Biographical informationN.B. This is Ah Leong Sing
Leong Yen was born c. 1896. He was married to Ruby Lee Wood on 18 June 1924 and lived with the Lee Wood family at 11 Tiverton Street after his marriage. George Way acted as matchmaker. Yen used to occasionally visit the family laundry before his marriage. In January 1925, Yen went to Fremantle to live. While there he worked at Chin Hop and Co's fruit and vegetable shop. On June 23 1925 he bought a fruit shop at 163 Hay Street, Subiaco. On 13 July 1925 Ruby went missing. Her body was found 10 days later in the Swan River. Leong Yen was arrested for her murder but found guilty of manslaughter. He served two years before being deported.Other nameAh Leong SingDate of birthc. 1896