Background
He was born in Ingtai, Fukien, on February 16, 1908.
He was born in Ingtai, Fukien, on February 16, 1908.
He graduated from Foochow College, Foochow, 1926
Jen-mel Tan was treasurer of the Trade Company, Perak, British Straits Settlements from 1926 till 1927, manager of the Trade Company, Siam from 1927 till 1928, Dean of the Ingtai Academy, Ingtai from 1928 till 1929, assistant secretary of the Fukien Christian Educational Association from 1931 till 1988.
Then he became Registrar of the Fukien Christian University, Secretary of the Fukien Christian Educational Association, and editor of the Educational News" published by the same Association.