Damin

Overview

Damin was a member of the Youhulu clan, a Manchu bannerman. Volume 50 of the officially compiled *the Comprehensive Genealogy of the Manchu Clans of the Eight Banners* records that he belonged to the Bordered Yellow Banner, residing in Youhulu Muhushu Village, and submitted to the Qing dynasty at the beginning of the dynasty. The genealogy's preface explains that Youhulu was originally a place name, later becoming a surname; the village name preserved in this entry is more specific than typical place names, but its modern location still needs verification through historical maps and local chronicles.

Damin's personal deeds are brief; the genealogy mainly records the military achievements of several branches of his descendants. His sixth-generation descendant, Ang'adai, served as an acting military officer, participating in campaigns in Zhejiang, Fujian, and Yunnan, and was awarded the title of Yunqiwei, later inherited by Biantaha. Another sixth-generation descendant, Hundali, served as an acting captain, participating in battles in Xinhui, Guangdong, and Hengzhou, Huguang, and was awarded the title of Yunqiwei, later inherited by Budali. Dai Se, a seventh-generation descendant, served as an acting officer in campaigns in Jiangxi and Huguang, fighting in places like Poyang Lake. He rose to the rank of Qiduwei (hereditary merit rank) due to his military achievements in Fujian, and later served as Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Hangzhou. His son, Afaha, and grandson, Alantai, inherited the position.

"Acting" indicates being appointed or undertaking a corresponding post; it cannot be omitted to indicate a formal appointment. Deputy Commander-in-Chief was a high-ranking military officer in the Eight Banners, and hereditary titles separately indicate military merit and eligibility for inheritance. These military achievements belong to their respective descendants; the correspondence between the genealogical records and specific dates still needs verification.