Chuzo Koyanagi
Koyanagi was born on 02 August 1873. He was a fisherman employed by B.C. Packers Company Limited, Terra Nova, BC. His family includes Namie Koyanagi (wife), Emiko Koyanagi (daughter; born on 17 June 1927), Hisako Koyanagi (daughter), and Tadatoshi Koyanagi (son). He lived at Rural Route No. 1, Terra Nova, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to East Lillooet, BC and Ashcroft, BC. His listed seized property includes: fishing equipment.
Metadata
| Forename | Chuzo |
| Surname | Koyanagi |
| Regularized Name | Chuzo Koyanagi |
| Custodian Identification Number | 1215 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | East Lillooet, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Ashcroft, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Terra Nova |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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