Genichi Nishimura
He was born on 27 April 1881. He was a millhand employed by Fernridge Lumber Company, Haney, BC. His family includes Kiku Nishimura (mother), Genhachi Nishimura (father), Soto Nishimura (wife; in Japan), Kikue Nishimura (daughter; in Japan), and Tokiko Nishimura (daughter; in Japan). His home address is listed as Rural Route No. 1, Haney, BC and Port Hammond, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Coaldale, AB and Lethbridge, AB.
Metadata
| Forename | Genichi |
| Surname | Nishimura |
| Regularized Name | Genichi Nishimura |
| Custodian Identification Number | 5755 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Coaldale, AB |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Lethbridge, AB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Haney |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Port Hammond |
Collections
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Terminology
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