1. Genealogy name

The most important thing in the genealogy name is the genealogy and surname, that is, the genealogy of which place and family. Why is it written like this? It is more accurate to reflect the family tree as a "history book" to reflect the information. Otherwise, the compiler knew at that time who and where would it be transferred to after many years? There is no way to investigate, which brings great difficulties to future generations in finding their roots.

2. Portrait praise

There are various expressions for portrait praise, or ancestors, such as the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, recent ancestors, moved ancestors, or families from ancient times to the present. Extraordinary people, particularly outstanding talents. To show future generations to work hard.

3. Preface

A family tree of some size will definitely have a preface ranging from one to dozens of chapters at the beginning. It is one of the indispensable contents of every family tree. The preface of the genealogy includes the new preface, the old preface, guest prefaces from outsiders, postscripts, catalogues, engraved names and other descriptions about the tribe.

4. Table of Contents

A summary of all genealogy contents for easy retrieval.

5. Genealogy theory

Genealogy theory, that is, genealogy theory, has been practiced by famous scholars in all dynasties since Sima Qian, such as Ouyang Xiu, Su Shi, Wang Anshi, Zhu Xi, Wang Yangming, such as Zhang Xuecheng's "Literature and History" "Tongyi" says: "There is a genealogy, a state has ambitions, and a country has history, and the meaning is the same.", "There is also the history of the world, the history of a country, the history of a family, and the history of a person. The biography and chronicles are also the history of one person. ; Family genealogy is the history of a family; county annals are the history of a country; comprehensive records of a dynasty are the history of the world.

6. Fanli

Fanli is the compilation of genealogy. Principles and regulations, such as who can be included in the genealogy and who cannot be included in the genealogy, the order of people, how to write what content, etc., are to stipulate what is included in the family tree. This shows the compilation of the person. Subjective attitude. For example, the Ming Dynasty genealogy clearly stipulates that women should be included in the family tree: the husband is followed by the first wife, and then in order: step-wife, concubine, concubine, and nanny. Except for the first wife, these second, third, fourth, and fifth wives cannot have names. , place of origin, birth and death, etc., this concept of "status" that men are superior to women, is especially a perverted discrimination against women.

7. Family Instructions

Don't misunderstand, " "Family Instructions" is not the content of family history. Here is a picture to highlight the content of family instructions. China is a social structure of family and family. A prominent family is a major feature. Family instructions and family traditions play a very important educational role.

8. Lineage

Lineage is the core part of the family tree. Starting from the first generation of the family, it records the birth, death, marriage, events, and burials. How is the person?

< p>9. Biography

Biography, not everyone has it. It is a specific description of outstanding figures in the family and people who have made meritorious deeds. It reflects the outstanding qualities of these figures and serves as a role model for future generations. Power. It can be divided into internal biographies. Internal biographies are within the five servers, and external biographies are outside the five servers. There are also biographies, divided into categories, such as domestic servants and loyal wives among the two, three, and four wives, which can be done. Not suitable for today.

10. Genealogy and Postscript

The picture above is the postscript of Mei Zengliang’s family tree. He boasted that "Zhiyan" protected Xuanzhou with his local soldiers, and then It describes the distribution and migration of the family, so the postscript contains the thoughts, experiences, processes, etc. after making the score.

11. Get the font size of the score

< p>Family branches are widely distributed and must have a font as a verification, just like the registration of seats. The family tree generally includes the above content. In addition, the more important ones include ancestral halls, edicts, art, contracts, etc., as well as some charts and diagrams. The time can be determined based on the content of the original score. If there is no original score, a new score must be created so as not to interrupt history, and then the content can be determined based on personal circumstances.