Ryu Kosaka
She was born on 3 February 1888. Her occupation is listed as housewife. Her family includes Waichiro Kosaka (husband; also listed in file as Jack Waichiro Kosaka), Jiro Robert Kosaka (son), Tamotsu Kosaka (son), and Masaru Kosaka (son). Her home address is listed as 15th Road, Rural Route No. 1, Haney, BC. Vancouver Cannery Eburne, BC is listed as a former address. She was forcibly uprooted to East Lillooet, BC and Kamloops, BC where she died on 22 April 1944. Her listed seized property includes her business, a confectionery store, a sewing machine and household goods.
Metadata
| Forename | Ryu |
| Surname | Kosaka |
| Regularized Name | Ryu Kosaka |
| Custodian Identification Number | 6938 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | East Lillooet, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Kamloops, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Haney |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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