Shouson CHOW [1861-1959]
Sir Shouson Chow was born in Wong Chuk Hang San Wai, a previously walled village at the base of current day Shouson Hill. It is now a shanty town/town house area. His father was the effective mayor of this village and also a compadre of the Canton Hong Kong Steamship co. His father was a well known local figure, who helped Charles Elliot post the first official proclomation of Hong Kong Island.