Haruyo Nagami
She was born on 23 January 1894. She was self-employed confectionery store owner of the Nagami Confectionary. Her family includes Takematsu Yamasaki (father), Shimi Yamasaki (mother; nee Shimi Akimoto), Seimatsu Nagami (husband; deceased), Seiki Nagami (son), Sumiye Sasaki (daughter; nee Sumiye Nagami). Her home address is listed as 357 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Haruyo |
| Surname | Nagami |
| Regularized Name | Haruyo Nagami |
| Custodian Identification Number | 11630 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Tashme, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
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