Shinkichi Nakamura
He was born on 26 January 1885. He was a poultry farmer employed by N. Otsuki. His family includes Yuki Nakamura (mother; nee Yuki Yasuzawa), Sayo Nakamura (wife; nee Sayo Yasazawa; in Japan), and Shinji Nakamura (son; in Japan). His home address is listed as Scott Road, Rural Route No. 1, New Westminster, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Fernie, BC and Paskin Spruce Mills, Donald, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Shinkichi |
| Surname | Nakamura |
| Regularized Name | Shinkichi Nakamura |
| Custodian Identification Number | 9493 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Fernie, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Donald, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | New Westminster |
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