Family genealogyFamily genealogy was a special genre of books. It was a book that mainly recorded a family's lineage, reproduction, and the blood relations of important people. The family tree usually centered on the paternal family lineage and characters. It was gradually evolved from the lineage and deeds of ancient emperors and princes. However, it was not easy to repair the family genealogy because there were certain difficulties in searching, revising, and updating. It was difficult to search because only a few people kept the genealogy in one place, and most people couldn't see it. It was difficult to revise because the clansmen were scattered all over the world. It was difficult to collect information, and it took a lot of time and effort. It was difficult to update because it was difficult to update the traditional genealogy after it was printed. The significance of repairing the family genealogy was to regulate life and educate future generations, playing the role of family rules and family discipline.
genealogy printingThere were many options for genealogy printing. From the perspective of printing costs, there were different quantities and prices. For example, some printing services started with 100 copies, and the price of a single copy was 150 yuan. There was also a courier fee of 10 yuan, and the delivery would be arranged within 7 days after payment was successful. There were also more economical choices, such as Hongfa Yueyin's small family tree. A consumer could complete their wish to repair the family tree by spending a few hundred yuan.
From the perspective of printing companies, Nanyang City Shuangfeng Print Co., Ltd., which was founded in 2004 with a registered capital of 10 million yuan, had a variety of printing equipment and professional teams, could provide a full range of genealogy printing services.
From the perspective of printing technology, traditional wooden movable type printing could also be used for genealogy printing. Its craftsmanship was exquisite. There were 15 processes, such as opening, transcribing, making matrix, writing, engraving, composing, proofreading, and printing. It had high requirements for the operator, but the finished product had the characteristics of antique.
In addition, there was also the genealogy network, a platform that focused on "Internet + genealogy". It provided the development of genealogy software, the download and printing of genealogy, free genealogy guidance services, and so on. There were many functions, such as the genealogy tree showing family relationships, unique typography style, one-click download and generation of genealogy books, etc., which made it easy to create electronic genealogy and print it.
The genealogy blessing is shortThe short genealogy blessing could be chosen based on the following sources:
- The document [1] provided some short words of blessing, such as " Ancestors bless, the family will prosper!" And "The grace of the ancestors, the righteousness of the family will be passed down through the ages." These blessings expressed respect for their ancestors and wishes for the prosperity of the family.
- The document [4] also provided some practical blessings, such as " May the clouds and the sun accompany you to the ends of the world; may the flowers and grass accompany you to spread your great future." And " I wish you were a tree: in spring, I wish you a faint fragrance; in summer, I wish you a cool shade like a spring; in autumn, I wish you a sweet green fruit; in winter, I wish you a good dream!" These blessings implied beauty and success.
- The family tree blessings in document [6] can also be used as a reference, such as " The lucky star shines high, all the best." And "Look at the peach blossoms burning on this day, suitable for the family, divination other years of continuous melon, Er Chang Er Chi." These words expressed their wishes for the happiness and prosperity of the family.
To sum up, the genealogy blessing could be short and express respect for ancestors, wishes for family prosperity, and blessings for family happiness.
Electronic version of genealogyIn the era of "Internet +", the online genealogy editing platform came into being. The genealogy editing method entered the digital age, which led to the emergence of electronic genealogy. The electronic version of the family tree could be seen as a " backup " and " expansion " of the traditional paper family tree. For example, in Taiyuan City, there were 60 electronic versions of family trees related to surnames in various places listed in articles introducing genealogy knowledge. These family trees included information such as ancestral home, the name of the first ancestor, the name of the editor, and some of them had detailed information such as the date of publication. The emergence of the electronic version of the family tree was conducive to extending the life cycle of the family tree, allowing the revision of the family tree to enter a new trend, and also allowing family members to more easily inquire about the family's origin, migration, and development.
How to write the genealogyThe genealogy production process was as follows:
1. ** Pedigree positioning **: Clearly define the purpose of the genealogy, such as searching for the root, keeping the original, passing on the inheritance, etc. At the same time, consider the issue of funding, and determine whether to donate or raise funds to pay for the cost of hiring the genealogy research society to compile the genealogy.
2. ** Drawing a family tree **: Prepare a large drawing paper and draw the five generations of people who recorded the family tree on the paper according to their seniority. Use a line to connect the generations and mark the word or name next to each person for easy search.
3. ** General survey **: Investigate the information of the tribesmen in a comprehensive and detailed manner. You can list the relevant forms to record them.
4. ** Arrange data **: Arrange the general survey data, write the articles of each clan according to the data, determine the scope of the old scores, and write the origin test.
5. ** Write a Preface **: The Preface is essential. It can be written by the chief editor or a prestigious and knowledgeable person in the tribe to reflect the content, thoughts, and values of the score.
6. ** Confirm the content, draft, edit, and draft **: Confirm the name of the score, the list of editors, family photos, general rules, the theory of the score, the praise of ancestors, portraits, pictures, the origin of surnames, customs and etiquette, postscript, and other contents. Choose to enter according to the family's situation. After the first draft is formed, it will be reviewed and revised by the family members or the editorial committee and finalized.
7. ** Typography **: Complete the typography work.
8. ** Music Score Ceremony **: The music score ceremony will be held after the above work is completed.
There were many ways to create a family tree:
1. ** Traditional Style **: For example, European and Soviet-style family trees, which can be printed into a book.
2. [Pagoda Style: Able to display the entire family tree on a single map for easy viewing.]
3. ** Mind Map Mode **: It is more intuitive than the traditional style and more convenient than the pagoda.
4. ** Family Tree Style **: Easy to view and connect. Each name can be clicked to display detailed information, such as photos, GIFs, videos, life introductions, etc.
In addition, you can also use tools such as the genealogy creation software released by MyHeritage and the PUXX V2015 electronic root search system of the genealogy network to create genealogy. The former can query the genealogy, while the latter can be published online, edited, and entered into one. It can be displayed in the form of lineage, and can also be printed into a genealogy or downloaded as an electronic document.
Modern genealogy formatModern genealogies had modern book format and modern table format. The modern book style was presented in the form of a book. The family tree was arranged from left to right according to the order of the generation. It was arranged vertically according to the number of second sons and grandchildren in each generation. The relationship between the characters was clear, and the overall structure was tight. It was in line with the reading habits of modern people and saved paper. Modern tables were presented in the form of a table. The family tree was arranged from left to right, and then arranged vertically according to the number of second sons and grandchildren in each generation. Its greatest advantage was that it could show the relationship between the ancestors of the person from the third to the fifth generation, which was also in line with modern reading habits.
How is the genealogy compiled?The following steps were generally followed in the compilation of genealogy:
** I. Establishing an editorial team and planning **
1. ** Establishment of an editorial committee **: The members of the committee are the famous people in the family. The family head is usually the chief editor. The members also include deputy chief editors, editors, supervisors, editorial committee members, and reviewers. The number of members depends on the size of the family and the number of sects.
2. ** Prepare a score revision plan **: determine the outline of the revision, clarify the responsibilities of each person, plan the revision time, do a good job in publicity, determine the scope of the revision, and the budget for the revision.
** II. Fundraising **
Through family members 'donations, collecting funds according to the number of people who entered the list, one person's burden, everyone's share, family recruitment, application for subsidies, public sales, establishment of a fund-raising merit book, and other forms.
** 3. Data Collection and Editor **
1. [Read through the old scores: Read the old scores carefully, especially the old scores of the previous generation, understand the format and style of the old scores, and master the history and lineage of the tribe.]
2. ** Drawing a family tree **: Draw all the members of the previous generation on paper according to their seniority and connect them with lines. This will help to clarify the seniority of the family and prevent missing people during the general survey.
3. ** General survey **: A comprehensive and detailed survey of the clansmen who were still alive after the last revision and those who were born after the last revision. The general survey included the Ding population record (household population statistics) and the Yi spectrum (attached at the end of the spectrum, recording the lineage of adopted children with different surnames).
4. ** Lineage Catalog **: In the genealogy, the lineage contains rich content. On the left side of the name of the score, the small print indicated "the number of children of a certain person"; The name of the score was indicated in bold, and the small print indicated the word, number, graduation school, educational background, professional title, position, resume, time of birth, death, burial ambition, etc.; On the left side of the spouse, the marital status such as "match" and "marriage" was indicated. The name of the spouse was indicated in bold, and the name of the spouse was also indicated. The small print indicated the birthplace, graduation school, etc.; After the mother, the children's situation was indicated, including special circumstances such as the child's birth, acceptance, death, etc. There was also a corresponding way to indicate the situation of a daughter marrying into the family when she had no children.
5. ** Arrange the general survey data **: Choose a name for the clansmen. According to the generation of the family, the same character will be used for the same generation. Different characters will be used to form the name. The daily name will be used as the name or character. The name will be selected by the chief editor to avoid the same name. Special circumstances can be discussed. If the names of the previous generation were the same, and the seniors did not change them, the younger generation would use homonyms to replace them.
6. ** Choosing the old genealogy **: Before the Liberation, the old genealogy contained the preface, the preface of all previous genealogy, the list of all previous genealogy editors, family rules and instructions, the tomb mountain map, the ancestral hall map, the sacrificial ceremony and rules, historical data, art, postscript, postscript, lineage, etc. The situation of each genealogy was slightly different. When compiling the new genealogy, the content of the old genealogy needed to be chosen.
** 4. Typography **
1. ** Prototype printing **: Choose a professional family tree layout and printing organization, select the family tree style (format), the book paper (such as ordinary double-sided tape, rice paper), and the binding style (such as hardcover, paperback, thread binding, etc.).
2. ** Finalized and printed content **: organize the council or the members of the editorial board to review the first draft of the family tree many times, and finally complete the draft and submit it to a professional printing agency for printing.
** 5. Follow-up Work **
1. ** Ceremony of issuing the genealogy **: After the genealogy is completed, a grand ceremony of worshipping the ancestors and issuing the genealogy will be held. The clan members will gather together to offer sacrifices to their ancestors and store the genealogy in the ancestral hall. The clan head will distribute the genealogy according to the house and branch. At the same time, celebrations such as feasts and opera performances can be held.
2. ** Compiling Commemorative Paintings and Making Electronic Version **: After the ceremony is completed, compile and print a colorful Commemorative Paintings and make a copy of the electronic version for long-term preservation, laying a good foundation for the next continuation of the score.
3. ** Submit to a professional institution for collection **: The family tree should be collected by the family's sages and entrusted to the relevant genealogy museum, archives, and library to facilitate the inquiry of relatives with the same surname and to gather relatives.
In the process of compiling the genealogy, certain principles should also be followed. For example, if there is a true biography, it should be followed, the missing should be supplemented, the wrong should be changed, the doubtful should be preserved, and the unknown should be missing. Do not cling to the descendants of famous and virtuous people; If there is a lineage and family information, record it in detail. If it cannot be based on evidence, it is better to record it roughly than to be false and detailed.
Xu's old genealogyThe Xu Family Tree Network collected many Xu family trees, including those in Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Siyang, Jinhua, and other places. Among them, the Jiangsu Xu Family Tree Network collected 161 family trees, and the Jiangxi Xu Family Tree Network collected four volumes of the Xu Family Tree. In addition, there were other related information about the Xu family genealogy, such as the fourth book of the Xu family genealogy, the official version of the Xu family genealogy, and so on. However, there was no specific information about the Xu family's old genealogy. Therefore, he could not give a definite answer.