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Collecting information on generation names, hall names, and founding ancestors of Liu branch lineages across Hunan for comparison during genealogy compilation.
The supplement to Hunan Liu clan generation-name rankings can connect overseas Chinese places of residence, ancestral counties and townships, associations, tombstones, overseas remittance letters, prefaces and postscripts in clan genealogies, and elders’ oral accounts. Collecting information on generation names, hall names, and founding ancestors of Liu branch lineages across Hunan for comparison during genealogy compilation.
Prioritize verifying Chinese names, dialect names, English names, hall names, generation names, ancestral counties and towns, the first migration ancestor, cemetery locations, clan association records, school commemorative publications, Chinese-language newspaper obituaries, and family oral accounts. When different sources conflict, keep them side by side first.
Overseas materials often include variations in name spelling, language conversion, and changes in place names. The original text, translation, photographs, contributor, and level of reliability should be preserved together, then compared item by item with domestic clan genealogies, local gazetteers, and ancestral hall inscriptions.
| Type | Recommended Fields |
|---|---|
| Identity Clues | Chinese name, dialect name, English name, local-language name, business name |
| Ancestral Origin Clues | Province, prefecture, subprefecture, county, township or village, hall name, generation name, clan association, cemetery |
| Evidence Materials | Qiaopi letters, genealogies, gravestones, obituaries, school commemorative publications, newspapers and periodicals |
Future additions may include user submissions, backend review, and image materials. Ancestral homes, generation names, and lineage relationships that cannot be confirmed should record their sources, evidence status, and points of dispute to avoid incorrect lineage connections.
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