Kono Midorikawa
He was born on 20 October 1901. His name is also listed as Koyuki Midorikawa. He was a logger employed by O’Brien Logging Company, O’Brien Bay, BC. His family includes Ishi Midorikawa (mother; nee Ishi Muto), Tokutaro Midorikawa (father), Sato Midorikawa (wife; nee Sato Suto; in Japan), Toru Midorikawa (son), Sayo Midorikawa (daughter), and Kisako Midorikawa (adopted daughter; in Japan). His home address is listed as O’Brien Logging Company, O’Brien Bay, BC. 234 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Camp No. 2, Copper Creek, Princeton, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Kono |
| Surname | Midorikawa |
| Regularized Name | Kono Midorikawa |
| Custodian Identification Number | 14061 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (before uprooting) | O’Brien Bay |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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