Chin Chun Hock

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Chin Chun Hock (1844–1927, Chinese: 陳程學; pinyin: Chén Chéngxué) was the first Chinese man to settle in Seattle, Washington State, United States. He arrived in 1860 and was employed as a domestic worker. By 1868, Chin Hock had founded a general merchandising store, The Wa Chong Co., at the foot of Mill Street. He owned the Eastern Hotel which housed the first Asian workers in Seattle.

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Chin Chun Hock

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Name	Hock, Chinchompa Cun
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Short description	American businessman
Date of birth	1844
Place of birth
Date of death	1927
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