10972: Inoshichi Chiba

Inoshichi Chiba

He was born on 13 November 1887. He was a self-employed miso store owner. His family includes Tomojiro Chiba (father), Taki Chiba (mother), Matsuko Chiba (wife), Aiko Chiba (daughter), Kieko Chiba [likely Keiko Chiba] (daughter), Roy Chiba (son), and Mary Chiba (daughter). His home address is listed as 206 1/2 Main Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC.

Sex	M
Date of Birth	13 November 1887
Nationality	Naturalized Canadian
Locations after uprooting	Slocan, BC
Locations before uprooting	Vancouver

Reel	C-9404 (1323-1333)
Type	Person
Custodian Number	10972
Name	Inoshichi Chiba

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Title

10972: Inoshichi Chiba

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Metadata Author: Natsuki Abe

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Source: Library and Archives Canada, Office of the Custodian of Enemy Property Fonds, C-3 Business Records

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