Mankichi Inouye
He was born on 14 January 1885. Also listed as Jack Inouye. He was a logger employed by Hillcrest Lumber Company, Hillcrest, BC. His family includes Hannah Inouye (wife; nee Hannah Uehara), Margaret Inouye (daughter), John Inouye (son), and Hiroshi Inouye [also listed as Donald Inouye] (son). His home address is listed as Hillcrest, BC. 439 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as his family home. He was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Mankichi |
| Surname | Inouye |
| Regularized Name | Mankichi Inouye |
| Custodian Identification Number | 13271 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Slocan, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Hillcrest |
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Terminology
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