Posted on: General China Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/China/General/306 Surname: Au, Cheong ------------------------- Hi! I live in Nova Scotia and my grandfather was born in Tan Wo Lee, Chiek Sui, Hoping Yuen, Canton China. I was told he came to Canada as a boy with his Uncle & stayed here. He would have been born about 1895 or 1896. He had to change his name in Canada back then so he chose Herbert (Harry) Taylor for reasons we don't know. Perhaps he was friends with someone who had Taylor as a last name? He always sent money back to his family in China but we know very little about him as he died from Asthma complications when my father was a teenager. My grandfather owned a restaurant; laundry and a photo studio in Truro, N.S. then in Yarmouth, N.S. where he died & is buried there. We were told his business had to be sold way back then, to pay for his medical bills. I have always DREAMED of connecting with relatives in China and finally the internet may be one way to make my dream happen. I'm new to the internet so if anyone reading this may know of info to point me in the right direction - please let me know. I have found out that his surname 'Au' is a common name in China - especially in the Canton region. My grandfathers fathers name was: Au Kong and thats all I know. Please contact me if this rings any bells! Best wishes in your search as well!