Looking for ancestral village for Leung 梁 and Chin 陈

[acrosstheworld]

Hello,

I am trying to find a map of my father's ancestral village Leung 梁. He mentioned Lung Kong area in Guangdong.

On my mother's side is perhaps Toishan, area 7, Tung Lor Chu and Kam - last names are Chin 陈, Yee 余 and Yip 叶 before that. I am having trouble understanding the maps.

Curious the best way to get in contact with someone in the villages to find clan books or photos. Wondering if the best way is to visit in person with a guide or if there is a way to get some information electronically.

Thank you.

[gckimm]

Hi:

The Village Database (Village DB: villagedb.friendsofroots.org/search.cgi) shows a Leung village by the name of Lung Kong in Toishan and also a couple of possibilities in Hoiping. But I am not sure what you mean by "Lung Kong area." Please give us, if possible, the correct county and the Chinese characters for the village name. I am not good with online maps, but if you can get the correct location, another forum member can help you with the map.

If you have no known relatives with whom you can make contact in China, you will have to go to China yourself (possibly with a guide) or hire someone to go on your behalf. My China Roots is a company that will send a researcher to your ancestral village to inquire about genealogical information, but it is expensive and there is no guarantee that the researcher will find anything useful. Some genealogies are available online. Be sure to check the collection on the Family Search website: www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/China_Collection_of_Genealogies_-_FamilySearch_Historical_Records. (Browse the collection--you will need to register.) Some people may also get lucky and discover that someone else outside of China has acquired the genealogy they need and is willing to share.

Greg

[tsin.unfoon]

Folks in the two public Facebook groups below were helpful with my ancestry research.

Taishan 台山 Hoisan - This is a Facebook group with members knowledgeable about Taishan. Most if not all have ancestors from the Taishan area. Some may even be working or living there. Good place to ask any questions about Taishan as well getting help with finding ancestors from the Taishan area.

www.facebook.com/groups/hoisan

Chinese Ancestry Research - This is a Facebook group that members can ask for help on ancestors not specific to any area or to share ancestry information.

www.facebook.com/groups/412082416241916