Chieko Nakashima
She was born on 3 November 1912. Her name is also listed as Charlotte Nakashima. Her maiden name is Chieko Saegusa [also listed as Charlotte Saegusa]. She was a dressmaker at Snow White Cleaners, 2503 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC. Her family includes Teinosuke Saegusa (father) and John Nakashima [also listed as Goro Nakashima] (husband). Her home address is listed as 2503 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC. 306 Jackson Avenue, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. She was forcibly uprooted to New Denver, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Chieko |
| Surname | Nakashima |
| Regularized Name | Chieko Nakashima |
| Custodian Identification Number | 13254 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | New Denver, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
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