Kenichi Nakata
Nakata was born on 28 November 1913. He was a fisherman and herring passer. His family includes Shige Nakata (mother; nee Shige Tanaka) and Takejiro Nakata (father). He lived in Steveston, BC and was forcibly uprooted to Lorette, MB. His seized or destroyed property includes: lots on Chatham Street, Steveston, BC; house [demolished].
Metadata
Forename | Kenichi |
Surname | Nakata |
Regularized Name | Kenichi Nakata |
Custodian Identification Number | 1446 |
Nationality | Japanese national |
Residence (after uprooting) | Lorette, MB |
Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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