Matakichi Ohara
He was born on 02 October 1886. He was a carpenter employed by Union Boat Works, Bidwell Street, Vancouver, BC and a fisherman. His family includes Sue Ohara (mother; in Japan), Tomematsu Ohara (father; deceased at time of file), Suma Ohara (wife; in Japan), Korchi Ohara [also named as Koichi Ohara] (son; in Japan), Satia Ohara [also named as Sachie Ohara] (daughter; in Japan), Isaa Ohara [also named as Isao Ohara] (son; in Japan), Goha Ohara [also named as Yoko Ohara] (daughter; in Japan), Kumiko Ohara [also named as Fumiko Ohara] (daughter; in Japan), and an unnamed child listed as being married and in Japan. He lived at 1112 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, was forcibly uprooted to Lemon Creek, BC, Rennie, MB, and 68 Kate Street, Winnipeg, MB, and was exiled to Japan on 17 June 1946. His listed seized property includes lots between Richmond and Broadway and 1st and 2nd Avenues, Steveston, BC; a shack; carpenter’s tools; household belongings.
Metadata
| Forename | Matakichi |
| Surname | Ohara |
| Regularized Name | Matakichi Ohara |
| Custodian Identification Number | 1636 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Lemon Creek, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Rennie, MB |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Winnipeg, MB |
| Label | Exiled to Japan |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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