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he was formerly a student in a
county school.

Now it is the turn to elaborate upon
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the 26 generation line with the
write-up of three members of this
generation using the character Yao, a
specific word-line, and their personal
names.
First in sitting order was forefather
Yan Te Hang, with the stylistic name
of Yao Teng and designated name of
Ching Yun. He was a provincial
commander-in-chief, safeguarding
the entry and exit of the garrison
forces in a military fort.
Secondly, forefather Yan Wen Yao
was a former county school student.
The third member was forefather
Yan Kun Yao, bearing the non-de-
plume of Yan Chun Chung and
designation Tsai Tien. He was, by
profession, a martial art exponent.
Last to be mentioned were two
members of the 27 generation
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descendants, under the word-line of
Chen, listed in the new generation
cycle.
Forefather Yan Chen Chun,
bearing the non-de-plume of Yan
Kuo Ying, was a skilled exponent of
the martial art.
Forefather Yan Chieh, whose
designated name was Chia Hsing,
followed the same profession as
forefather Yan Chen Chun.