Family
Ma Hongkui's grandfather was Ma Qianling, his father was Ma Fuxiang, his uncles were Ma Fushou, Ma Fulu, and Ma Fucai, his cousin was Ma Hongbin, and he had 6 wives and several children. His sixth wife with whom he was the closest took care of him throughout the years until his death. She arranged the building of the cemetery plot in Taipei where Ma Hongkui is buried along with his eldest son and his fourth wife.
Ma Hongkui's mother was Ma Tsai (te), he married his first wife was Liu Chieh-cheng in 1914. As of 1948 he had three children. His mother died in 1948.
Two of his sons were Generals Ma Tung-hou and Ma Dunjing (1910–2003). He had a nephew, Ma Dunjing (1906–1972)
Ma Hongkui, and his grandson were involved in a custody dispute in 1962-61 over the grandson's daughter, who was Ma Hongkui's great granddaughter, named Mi Mi Ma who was 13 years old. Ma Hongkui was 70 at the time and was hospitalized. The dispute was taking place in a San Bernandino court.
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