1187: Chokichi Nishimura
Chokichi Nishimura
Nishimura was born on 23 November 1876. He was a retired fisherman. His family includes
Han Nishimura (wife; nee Han Sakino), Masakazu Nishimura (son), Haruko Nishimura (daughter),
Eiko Nishimura (daughter), and Shizue Nishimura (daughter). He lived on Moncton Street,
Steveston, BC (with his son, who was employed by B.C. Packers) and was forcibly uprooted
to Greenwood, BC. His listed seized property includes: boat “M.N. 1200” and boat “C.N.”;
fishing equipment; household belongings.
Sex | M |
Date of Birth | 23 November 1876 |
Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
Locations after uprooting |
Greenwood, BC
|
Reel |
C-9316
(144-190)
|
Type | Person |
Custodian Number | 1187 |
Name | Chokichi Nishimura |
Dates |
Not Before:
05 April 1942
Not After:
07 October 1950
|
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1187: Chokichi Nishimura
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Metadata Author: Erin Chan
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