Yonekichi Nakatsu
Nakatsu was born on 28 August 1888. He was a storekeeper. His family includes Natsu Nakatsu (mother; deceased at time of file), Tomakichi Nakatsu (father; deceased at time of file), and Ai Nakatsu (wife; nee Ai Mukuyama). He lived at 1207 Stewart Avenue, Nanaimo, BC, was forcibly uprooted to Greenwood, BC, and was exiled to Japan on 17 June 1946. His listed seized property includes: 2 lots at Newcastle Townsite, address 1207 Stewart Avenue, Nanaimo, BC; house with attached barn; household belongings; sewing machine; Japanese Community Hall, Nanaimo, BC [of which Nakatsu was part owner].
Metadata
| Forename | Yonekichi |
| Surname | Nakatsu |
| Regularized Name | Yonekichi Nakatsu |
| Custodian Identification Number | 1450 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Greenwood, BC |
| Label | Exiled to Japan |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Nanaimo |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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