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공공기록 (간찰, 통문, 기타), 900-2012 | 공공기록 (간찰, 통문, 기타), 900-2012 | ||
== Record Description == | == Record Description == | ||
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This collection will include records from Jeollabuk-do and Jeonju-si, South Korea. The records are in Korean and Chinese, dated from 1392 to 1900, and include Korean civil service examinations from the Joseon Dynasty, as well as records of officials and employees. | This collection will include records from Jeollabuk-do and Jeonju-si, South Korea. The records are in Korean and Chinese, dated from 1392 to 1900, and include Korean civil service examinations from the Joseon Dynasty, as well as records of officials and employees. | ||
'''Local History''' | '''Local History'''<br> | ||
The Joseon Dynasty came to power in the late 1300’s, after the overthrow of the Goryeo Dynasty. The Korean kingdom experienced numerous conflicts through the mid 1600’s, but afterwards the Korean area experienced peace for about 200 years. In the latter part of the 1800’s, the Joseon Dynasty weakened due to increasing foreign influence, and the Korean area was annexed by Japan in 1910. | The Joseon Dynasty came to power in the late 1300’s, after the overthrow of the Goryeo Dynasty. The Korean kingdom experienced numerous conflicts through the mid 1600’s, but afterwards the Korean area experienced peace for about 200 years. In the latter part of the 1800’s, the Joseon Dynasty weakened due to increasing foreign influence, and the Korean area was annexed by Japan in 1910. | ||
'''Record History''' | '''Record History''' <br> | ||
The civil service examinations under the Joseon dynasty were known as the gwageo. These difficult tests were central to most education during the Joseon dynasty and assessed the applicant’s knowledge of Chinese classics and, occasionally, technical skills. Passing the tests qualified individuals to enter into the higher governmental or aristocratic positions. | The civil service examinations under the Joseon dynasty were known as the gwageo. These difficult tests were central to most education during the Joseon dynasty and assessed the applicant’s knowledge of Chinese classics and, occasionally, technical skills. Passing the tests qualified individuals to enter into the higher governmental or aristocratic positions. | ||
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*Name of Spouse | *Name of Spouse | ||
*Residence | *Residence | ||
== How to Use the Record == | == How to Use the Record == | ||
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===Search the Collection=== | ===Search the Collection=== | ||
'''To search by image:''' | '''To search by image:'''<br> | ||
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> | To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> | ||
⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> | ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> | ||
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Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. | Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. | ||
'''When searching:''' | '''When searching:'''<br> | ||
As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor’s given name and surname, as well as some identifying information such as residence, age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times. Be sure to check the spelling of any names you research as there may be multiple spellings of the same name. | As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor’s given name and surname, as well as some identifying information such as residence, age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times. Be sure to check the spelling of any names you research as there may be multiple spellings of the same name. | ||
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*[http://www.chinese-word.com/data/1127-5.html English-Chinese Symbols Collection] | *[http://www.chinese-word.com/data/1127-5.html English-Chinese Symbols Collection] | ||
=== | === Tips to Keep in Mind === | ||
*Use the estimated age to calculate a birth date. | |||
*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. | *When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. | ||
*Check for variant spellings of the names. | *Check for variant spellings of the names. | ||
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== Related Websites == | == Related Websites == | ||
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*[http://jokbo.skku.edu/ENG/ Korean Genealogical Table] (website is in Korean) | *[http://jokbo.skku.edu/ENG/ Korean Genealogical Table] (website is in Korean) | ||
*[http://asiasociety.org/korean-history-and-political-geography Korean History and Political Geography] | *[http://asiasociety.org/korean-history-and-political-geography Korean History and Political Geography] | ||
*[[South Korea Maps]] | |||
== Related Wiki Articles == | == Related Wiki Articles == | ||
*[[South Korea]] | *[[South Korea]] | ||
*[[South Korean History]] | |||
*[[South Korean Family History and Genealogy]] | |||
*[[Korea, Collection of Genealogies (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | *[[Korea, Collection of Genealogies (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
=== Advanced Korean Genealogical Sources === | |||
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYWMRyGblmk YouTube video: Mark Peterson on Korean Genealogy Books] | |||
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5isbDL6hNd0 YouTube video: Mark Peterson on Reading Korean Genealogy] | |||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHwhqSupvQ4 YouTube video: Mark Peterson on the Structure of Korean Genealogy] | |||
== Contributions to this Article == | == Contributions to this Article == | ||
{{Contributor_invite}} | {{Contributor_invite}} | ||
== Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections == | == Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections == | ||
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found it. This will help you or others to find the same record again. | When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found it. This will help you or others to find the same record again. | ||
Keep track of records where you did not find information about your ancestor so you and others will not waste time looking through these records in the future. | Keep track of records where you did not find information about your ancestor so you and others will not waste time looking through these records in the future. | ||
=== Citation for This Collection === | === Citation for This Collection === | ||