Matao Horita
He was born on 28 June 1888. He was a sawmill worker employed by Timber Land Lumber Company, New Westminster, BC. His family includes Shizue Horita (wife), Kazuko Horita (daughter; born 29 January 1928), and Hiroshi Horita (son; born 25 February 1933). His home address is listed as 313 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC and was exiled to Japan on 2 August 1946. His listed seized property includes his home and property at 313 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster, BC. His other listed seized property includes a Beach Kitchen Stove, stove pipe, and a bed that were abandoned, while tools and other household belongings were sold at auction.
Metadata
| Forename | Matao |
| Surname | Horita |
| Regularized Name | Matao Horita |
| Custodian Identification Number | 1558 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Tashme, BC |
| Label | Exiled to Japan |
| Residence (before uprooting) | New Westminster |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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