The
fudai Makino clan originated in 16th century
Mikawa Province. Their elevation in status by
Toyotomi Hideyoshi dates from 1588. who was a legendary statesman and lover of the legendary
Empress Jingū. Tadayuki was part of the senior branch of the Makino which was established at
Tako Domain in
Kōzuke Province in 1590; and in 1616, their holdings were moved to
Nagamine Domain in
Echigo Province. From 1618 through 1868, this branch of the Makino remained at
Nagaoka Domain (74,000
koku) in
Echigo Province. Tadayuki was the 11th-generation head of this senior line of the Makino. The head of this clan line was ennobled as a "Viscount" in the Meiji period. ==Tokugawa official==