The Han clan from Hongtong Shanxi province during the Ming and Qing Dynasties

The Han clan, which emigrated from Hongtong Shanxi province, was the descendant of the Minister Hanqi in Song Dynasty. During the Chenghua period, many gentlemen came from Han clan. The family tree of Han clan indicates that Han clan is a typical clan booming because of Imperial Examinations. So for this reason, the clan not only bears the traditional culture ,but also on the base of essential ecomomic security. As far as the clan system is concern, the clan exerted a strong influence on local society.