WORLDWIDE YESHI GENEALOGY 世界葉氏總譜 (Xi Ze Ye Shi Zong Pu)
Page 1 The letter to Ye Kindred
Page 2 Reports and information about the design and compilation Zong Pu
Page 3 Methods of donation, pre-order, and incentives for supporters
Page 4 Board of Organization of the WORLDWIDE YESHI GENEALOGY
Page 5 - 8 General Contents of the Genealogy
Page 9 Example of a Chart of the Patriarch of each contributor; data of family,
and clan.
Page 10 Example of a Chart of the five-generations of each contributor
Page 11 Criteria and rule of gathering and contribution of materials
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“This is an editorial letter to inform all Ye Kindred within and without China concerning the compilation of Worldwide Ye Shi Genealogy which shall be a classical edition of Ye Family Treasure, a task of pivotal significant that yields invaluable ethnic value and be held in esteem from generation to generation.”
To All the Beloved Ye Kindred all over the World:
Ever since our Patriarch Zhu Liang Gong was bestowed the County Ye in Henan Province as a territory for abode and subsistence, the descendants inherited Ye as surname for over 2,500 years. Today, Ye Shi (people of surname Ye, Ip, Yap, Yapp, Yeh, Yip etc) have been fruitful and multiplied residing over 48 countries and no less than 10 millions in China. Ye have become one of the prominent tribes in China, remains as one of the outstanding members of Zhong Hua Min Zu (Chinese).
Genealogy is held in high esteem as family treasure by the Chinese. According to preserved records Wang Gong (Patriarch Wang) of the Han Dynasty was the pioneer of Ye Shi Genealogy. Unfortunately his work became lost. Since the Tang Dynasty there are no less than a thousand editions of genealogy compiled by our fore fathers down the centuries. Nonetheless, there is no single edition that has been deemed as authoritative. Indeed, we should feel sorry about it. The leaders of recent history, such as, Sun Yet Son, Mao Ze Dong, Deng Xiao Ping, Jiang Ze Min, believe that Genealogy plays important roles in uniting and maintaining family, tribal as well as national unity and harmony.
Hence, the International Friendship Association of Ye decides to compile an edition of Genealogy that will abridge ancient and modern,
Past and present of the Ye People throughout the world. This Worldwide Ye Shi Genealogy has been the wishes of the Ye Shi down the centuries and generations.
The Worldwide Ye Shi Genealogy shall be the most gigantic and significant cultural enterprise to be undertaken ever since the Surname Ye has been awarded to our Patriarch. Now, one of our prominent kindred, the Chairman of Hong Kong Sunny Group Limited, and Chairman of China Enterprise Fund Management Limited Mr. Sunny Yip (Ye Sau Fu) has kindly donated $2 Million Ren Ming Pi to initiate this task. On 24-27 August, 2008 the International friendship Association of Ye convened at Shenzhen to establish an editorial committee. The conference elected Mr. Sunny Yip to be the chairman of this editorial Board.
The International Friendship Association of Ye hereby, solemnly appeals to all the Ye Kindred throughout the world to participate without reserve this unprecedented and memorable project by offering one’s own genealogy, energy, and wealth. We sincerely hope that our Kindred will support and take part wholeheartedly this magnificent task which helps to honor and commemorate our ancestors, trace and record our roots, preserve our history, to educate and enlighten our off springs. This is a task which holds historical values and will benefit forever and ever our children and children’s children in generations to come.
International Friendship Association of Ye
24.8.2008
Address:
Worldwide Ye Shi Genealogy Editorial Board
35 Dapeng Shan Zhuang, Wang Mu Jie-Dao-Ban,
Long Gang District, Shenzhen City, Guang Dong Province,
The Peoples’ Republic of China. Post Code: 518120
Telephone: 0755-84304228 Facsimiles: 0755-84304228
Banking:
Account Name: Worldwide Ye Shi Editorial Board
Account Number: 626774103428091001
Bank: Bank of China Sub-branch at Ye Xian, Ping Ding Shan City,
Bank Address: Bank of China Sub-branch at Ye Xian,
Ping Ding Shan City, Henan Province,
The Peoples’ Republic of China.
“Some people are already dead while living; some people are passed on yet living.” “Some People” by Zang Ke Jia—a poet
If you take part in the compilation of our worldwide Ye Shi Genealogy…. if the names of your family members and yourself are recorded in the Worldwide Ye Shi Genealogy…. a thousand years may lapse, you can still breath with your off springs and share this common “spiritual space”, the Worldwide Ye Shi Genealogy and maintain a mutual dialogue.
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The following is the proposed contents of Worldwide Ye Shi Genealogy
CONTENTS OF WORLDWIDE YE SHI GENEALOGY
Head scroll
# Prologue………………………………………………………………. @
# Portraits of the Patriarchs.……………………………….................. @
# Contents………………………………………………………………. @
# Ancestors Views of Genealogy………………………………………. @
# Scholars & Specialists views of Genealogy…………………………. @
# Commend by Contemporary Scholar of Genealogy Mr. Ger-Ming
Wang ..………………………………………………………………... @
# Commend by Contemporary Scholar of Genealogy Mr. Jian-Hua
Xu……………………………………………………………………… @
# Commend by contemporary scholar of Surname Mr. Yi-Tat Yuan.@
# Scholar of Chinese Classic Mr. Sien-Lin Lee commends on
Surnames …………………………………………………………….. @
# Scholar of Chinese Classic Mr. Yan-Lok Chen commends on
Surnames ……………………………………………………………... @
# Documents from National Archive ………………………………….. @
# Compilation of Worldwide Ye Shi Genealogy Examples of Entries ..@
# Introduction to the reading and study of Genealogy ………… …... @
Scroll 1: Introductory Scroll
Chapter 1 Introduction ……………………………………………...... @
Chapter 2 Selections of Introduction to Classic Ancient Genealogy of
our Clan …………………………………………………………….….. @
(1) Ze Jiang, Sung Yang, Liew Shan Genealogy Introduction ……... *
(2) Fu Jian, Sien Yu, Ku Lai Genealogy Introduction ………………. *
Scroll 2: Scroll of the Patriarchs
Chapter 1 History and Sources of Ye as a Surname ………………… @
Chapter 2 Important records of Ye History ………………………….. @
Early records of Ye History on or before Chin Dynasty ………. *
Records of Ye History during Han Dynasty ……………………. *
Records of Ye History during Cing & Sui Dynasties …..........…. *
Records of Ye History during Tang & Sung Dynasties ….…….. *
Records of Ye History during Ming & Ching Dynasties ……… *
Chapter 3 Introduction to the development of Ye as a Surname …… @
Chapter 4 Research on the origins of the Clans of Ye Surname…...... @
Important sources of Ye surname in some Genealogy…………. *
Essays on the origins of Ye Surname throughout history ……... *
Commends on Ye History by contemporary scholars …………. *
Our Editorial views ………………………………………………. *
The links of Ye Surname beyond the Patriarchs ……………….. *
The Patriarch, Ye Gong ………………………………………….. *
The migrations and distributions of Ye Clans ………………….. *
The History of our Ye Clans is extensive and enduring, it helps us to feel secure and confident.
The History of our Ye Clans is ever flowing, when aptly embraced will reap live long benefits and wisdom.
The History of our Ye Clans flows like a river, at times the current is bitter, rolling with tears and carrying tales of sorrows, and hardships.
However, its helps us to reflect, ponder, and forward looking.
However, the History of Ye Clans also drifts gently along the river of time, we shall prosper and procreate by joining the pulse of symphonic rhythms of every age of time…….. .
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Zeng Jian Gong, alias Ye Yen Gong, the Patriarch of Nan-Hai,
Guang Dong Province ……….…………………………………… *
Ye Da Ging Gong, the Patriarch of Mei Sien, Guang Dong ….. *
Scroll 3: Scroll of Family Line
Chapter 1 Lines of descend of Ye Shi ………………………………… @
The chart of Ye Shi Clans ………………………………………... *
Chart 1 Clans of descent of the Ye Patriarch, Zhu Liang Gong...*
Chart 2 Clans of descent of the Ye Patriarch, Zhu Liang Gong...*
Chart 3 Clans of descent of the Ye Patriarch, Zhu Liang Gong...*
Chapter 2 A Research on Ye Shi ancient lines of descent … ………… @
The chart of Ye Shi ancient lines of descent ………………. ….. *
The sources of Ye Shi, descendants of the Ye Patriarch, Zhu Liang Gong …Clans of descent …………………………………. *
Chapter 3 Chart of migration of the Clans of descent of the Ye
Patriarch Zhu Liang Gong …..………………………………….. @
Chapter 4 The Chart of distribution of the descendants of Zhu Liang
Gong ……………………………………………………………….. @
Introduction to the distributions and lines of descent of Nan Hai,
Zing Jian Gong ……………………………………………………. *
Chapter 5 Names and records of the patriarchs of the province, city,
district, County………………………………………………….... @
Chapter 6 Names and records of the patriarchs in other countries and
territories ……..……………………………………………….….. @
Chapter 7 The chart of five-generations of each family line ..DVD… @
Chapter 8 The charts of five-generations of each family line in other
parts of the world …..DVD……………………………………….. @
Chapter 9 The harmonized numbers of generations of descendants . @
Scroll 4: Scroll of Dignitaries amongst the Patriarchs
Chapter 1 The Patriarchs of Ye ……………..……………………….. @
Chapter 2 The research on Patriarch Ye Gong …………………….. @
Concerning research on Ye Gong ……………………………… *
Important assays and documents concerning Ye Gong ………. *
Biography of Ye Gong by Tung Po Su …………………………. *
The will of ye Gong ………………………………………………. *
The annuls of Ye Gong, Tzi Kao ………………………………… *
Chapter 3 Dignitaries of Ye Shi down memory lane …………………. *
The Patriarch of Jiang Nan, 22nd Generation Ye Wang Gong,
A high official of Han Tai Zhong ……………………………….. *
(2) The 26th Generation Ye G-Gong, a ………of Yu Zou …………. *
(3) The 27th Generation Ye Jiang Gong, a general of Jing Dynasty.. *
(4) The 44th Generation Ye Fa –Shan, a Taoist of Tang Dynasty …. *
(5) Zhung Jien Gong, Ye Yi-Wen, a dignitary of Sung Dynasty ….. *
(6) Ye Mung-De, a Prime Minister of Sung Dynasty ………………. *
(7) Ye Hern, a Prime Minister of Sung Dynasty …………………… *
(8) Ye Mung Ding, a Prime Minister of Sung Dynasty ……………. *
(9) Ye Tse, a philosopher and business entrepreneur
Of Sung Dynasty …………………………………………………. *
Ye Siang Kao, a dig9nitary of Ming Dynasty ………………....... *
The 57th Generation Zien Jian Gong, Ye Yi, a Prime Minister of
Sung Dynasty, one of the Patriarchs of Guang Dong Province.. *
Da-Zinc Gong, Ye Da Zinc, one of the Patriarchs of Guang
Dong Province …………………………………………………… *
# # Gong, one of the Patriarchs in Fu Zian Province ……….…. *
# # Gong, one of the Patriarchs in Ze Ziang Province ………… *
# # Gong, one of the Patriarchs in An Hui Province ………….. *
# # Gong, one of the Patriarchs in Ziang Si Province …………. *
# # Gong, one of the Patriarchs in Hu Nan province ………….. *
# # Gong, one of the Patriarchs in Hu Pei Province ..…………. *
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After one’s life long struggle and toil it is wise to leave a foot print by preserving the ancestral assets; let us compile together this worldwide Ye Shi Genealogy.
Having run the race of this life it is wise to leave a space for cherish able memories; let us produce together this Worldwide Ye Shi Genealogy.
Helping ourselves to leave space for thoughts; let us compose together
the Worldwide Ye Shi Genealogy for the sake of our off springs.
The charisma of our Genealogy shall depict the stature of our selves in this world!
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# # Gong, one of the Patriarchs in Xi Zuan Province ………….. *
# # Gong, one of the Patriarchs in Zung Jing …………………… *
# # Gong, one of the Patriarchs in Yung Nan Province …….….. *
# # Gong, one of the Patriarchs in Guang Xi Province ………… *
# # Gong, one of the Patriarchs in Kui Zou Province ………….. *
# # Gong, one of the Patriarchs in Taiwan …………....................*
# # Gong, one of the Patriarchs in Philippines …...…………….. *
# # Gong, one of the Patriarchs in Malaysia ……………………. *
Ye Gong Ah Loi the Pioneer of Kuala Lumpur …………………*
Ye Gong Chen Zung, a philanthropic entrepreneur of Qing
Dynasty ……………………………………………………….. *
Ye Shi at the founding of the Peoples’ Republic of China …….. *
General Ye Jian Ying annuls ….………………………………… *
The biography General Ye Ting ….…………………………….. *
The biography of Ye Zi Lung, secretary of Mao Ze Dung …..… *
The legend of Ye Han, the boss of gambling in Macau and
Hong Kong …………………………………………………….. *
Ye Li, wife of National Basket ball player Yau Ming ……….… *
Ye Wen the teacher of Gung Fu master Bruce Lee Siao Lung . *
Excepts of other Ye Shi dignitaries …………………………….. *
Chapter 4 Contemporary Ye Shi of significant achievements…..... @
Chapter 5 Overseas Ye Shi of significant achievements ................... @
Scroll 5: Scroll of Education
Chapter 1 The Family Teachings of Ye Shi ………………………….. @
Five documents of Ye Family Teachings …………………… *
Xi Ling Family Teachings …..……………………………….. *
Zu Zi Family Teachings ……;;;……………………………… *
Chapter 2 Lessons for self Improvement …..………………………… @
How to overcome oneself – helping you to improve yourself.. *
How to be successful – character building ……………………*
Looking for a guardian angel – a book of wisdom ………….. *
Chapter 3 Filial Piety ………………………………………………….. @
The way of Filial Piety ……………………………………… @
Twenty Four pictures of acts of filial piety ……………….. @
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Scroll 6: Scroll Cultures and Arts
Chapter 1 Ye Xin (Ye Surname) . …………………………………….. @
Selected documents of Ye Xin …….….……………………… *
Prominent Clans of Ye Xin…….…….……………………….. *
Chapter 2 Assays concerning Ye Xin Genealogies ................................... *
Treasures amongst Ye Xin Genealogies …………………….. *
Documents in honor of some Ye Xin dignitaries …………… *
Chapter 3 Line of descent according to Ye Xin Genealogies ...………....*
Ye Xin order of descent ……………………………………… *
Poets and scholars of Ye Xin down the centuries ………….. *
Chapter 4 Sacred sites of Ye Xin – introduction to Sung Yang ……….. *
Ye Xin of Ancient city, Sung Yang, Liew Shan origin
of a clan ……………………………………………………….. *
The rise of Sung Yang, Lew Shan, land of vital geomancy… *
A treasure of Genealogy Liew FungYe Shi Guang Yuag …. *
Chapter 5 Origin of Ye Xin ……...………...…………………………… @
Folklore of Ye Sien part 1. – Confucius visit to Ye County ..*
This is the genealogy that carries on the Ye Xin heredity ……… *
This is the treasure that reflects the history of our ancestors ….. *
This is an ultimate family treasure of Ye Xin to be pass on ……. *
This Genealogy shall be massive, weighty, and enormous ……… *
This Genealogy shall be our common tradition, culture, history and wealth of riches. It deserves our highest esteem and regards, and to pass on from generation to generation. It enables us to prosper the ethics and will power of our kindred, educate our off springs and sail along the age of time in triumph. Our Genealogy fosters unity and solidarity of our Ye Clan, and encourages us to be loyal and dedicated to our country, and our race with love.
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Folklore of Ye Sien part 2. – Poet Li Bai visit Yuan Tan at
Ye County …………..……………………………………….. *
Ye Shi Chambers – the origin of Nan Yang Chambers ….. *
Chapter 6 A selection of documents on bestowment of Imperial Titles
down the centuries ……………………………………..…… @
Chapter 7 Historical sites of Ye Shi ( including county court, residence,
Houses, gardens, pagoda etc……………………………… .@
Scroll 7: Scroll of Commemorations
Chapter 1 Custom and ceremony and plaques in Ye Gong Lin Yuan ..*
Chapter 2 Famous ancestor halls and tombs over the centuries …….. *
Chapter 3 Renovation of contemporary ancestor halls, and tombs …..
Scroll 8: Scroll of Dignitaries
Chapter 1 Introduction to International Friendship of Ye, its
Constitutions and important events ……………………… *
Chapter 2 Committee members, walls of names of all donors towards
Ye Gong Lin Yuan ………………………………………….. *
Chapter 3 Walls of names of all donors towards the Genealogy and
portraits of the donors …………………………………. *
Scroll 9: Miscellaneous
Chapter 1 The studies and research of genealogies in China ……….. @
Chapter 2 The studies and research of surnames in China …………. @
Chapter 3 The studies of famous ancestor shrines in China …………@
Chapter 4 The studies of Chinese Geomancy …………………………@
Chapter 5 The studies of Chinese religions and practice of religions.. @
Chapter 6 The studies and research on the way of live ……………….@
Chapter 7 The almanac of Chinese dynasties ………………………... @
Chapter 8 The important events of Chinese History ………………… @
Chapter 9 The general statistics of Chinese populace and population.@
Chapter 10 The way of reading Chinese History ……………………….@
The Epilogue …………………………………………………………….. @
Glossary ………………………………………………………………….. @
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