Feng Xiang

Overview

Fengxiang (originally written as "FengXiang") was a member of the Plain Yellow Banner's bondservant administration during the Qing Dynasty. His family had lived in Ningyuan for generations, and the exact time of his submission is unknown. The official genealogy of the Manchu clans of the Eight Banners, compiled during the Qianlong reign, lists him under the relevant surname entry in Volume 77. This volume primarily preserves records of the family's official positions across generations, without specifying Fengxiang's own official duties. Therefore, the positions held by his descendants cannot be generalized as his personal resume.

The genealogy records that his son, Dengse, served as an Assistant Minister and concurrently as an Inner Guard; his grandsons, Shuangquan and Shuangyu, served as Ministers; and Zhangge served as a Military Officer. His great-grandsons, Fude and Deqing, served as Treasurers and Principals, respectively; and his great-great-grandsons, Sangge and Wuge, were recorded as scribes. These individuals belong to different generations, and the "concurrently" in the text refers only to Dengse's two positions and should not be attributed to other relatives.

From these official titles, it can be seen that descendants of this branch of the family participated in various tasks, including clerical work, treasury duties, and court affairs. However, this entry in the "General Genealogy" does not provide the precise years of service, specific government offices, or complete life stories of these individuals. The historical information about Fengxiang is mainly limited to their banner affiliation, ancestral residence, and the positions held by their descendants. It is an appendix to official genealogies rather than an independent biography with a complete account of their deeds.