This paper analyzed the process of compiling and participating characters of the Bannam Park genealogies published over several generations. In particular, the activities of Park Sedang and his descendants were examined in relation to existing researc...
This paper analyzed the process of compiling and participating characters of the Bannam Park genealogies published over several generations. In particular, the activities of Park Sedang and his descendants were examined in relation to existing research.
Bannam Park lineage is one of the prominent families of the central government, and the various genealogies compiled by them are typical examples of the compilation of genealogical records in the late Joseon Dynasty. The descendants of the central officials living near Seoul led the genealogical compilation. In the meantime, the descendants living in the provinces were also widely recorded in the genealogy. The genealogies published in the later period contained fewer descendants of the daughters. The collective cooperation of the patrilineal kinship organization was more effective than the individual effort in the genealogical compilation and publishing process. These features are identified in most genealogies of the same period.
On the other hand, Genealogies of Bannam Park have many differences from other genealogies. First, the 19th century edition of genealogy is a rare example of using metal type printing. Second, when registering new descendants, this lineage has a relatively rigorous verification system compared to other lineages. The descendants lacking evidence to prove their genealogy were listed in the complementary family trees.