Welcome to the Lew Hing Family Website

Are you a descendant of Lew Hing?  Discover our rich history and connect with your family members in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.  Let’s share stories, preserve legacies, and build community together.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Lew Hing?

Lew Hing is one of the key figures in the economic development and persistence of the San Francisco and Oakland Chinatown communities in the early 20th century, as well as an ancestor to a large family in the Bay Area. He was known for his resilience and business acumen, founding multiple successful enterprises that provided a livelihood for many. An entrepreneurial immigrant from China in the late 1800's, he established himself as a pioneering figure in American history. Lew Hing's work opened doors and paths for peoples throughout the Bay Area, building a foundation that we continue to tread upon in the 21st century.

You can learn more about him in Roland Hui's Chinaman Tycoon: The Life and Times of Lew Hing (1858 - 1934) and Bruce Quan's Bitter Roots: Five Generations of a Chinese Family in America, or go to our history and gallery pages.

Does Lew Hing still have descendants in the Bay Area?

Yes! From the 19th century to the 21st, the Lew Hing family has continued grow in the Bay Area and beyond as we move to different parts of California and the world. You can go to our events, gallery, and family tree pages to learn more about us.

I'm a descendant of Lew Hing. How can I get connected with our family?

Yay! So excited you're here. Visit our events page to stay up to date on upcoming family gatherings, and check out the history, gallery, and family tree pages to explore your roots.

Feel free to reach out to us at our contact page for more information, and/or to sign up for our email list.

We also have an instagram @lewhinggenerations and a facebook acount you can follow. Our website is the most comprehensive Lew Hing Family virtual presence, but we hope to use several avenues so as to give opportunities for every generation to be connected with one another. Thanks for wanting to build community with us!

From the West Bay to the East Bay, the Lew Hing Family has had a hand in building the Bay Area as it is today. We are grateful for the work our ancestors have put into creating our homes, and we're excited to support one another as we continue the journey of life, family and community.