Takematsu Yasui
He was born in August 1887. His birth name is Takematsu Tanino. He was a fisherman. His family includes Fujie Yasui (wife; in Japan), Yanagi Yasui (wife; in Japan), Sachiko Yasui (daughter; in Japan), Eiko Yasui (daughter; in Japan), and Kiyoshi Yasui (son; in Japan). His home address is listed as Phoenix Cannery, Steveston, BC. North Galiano Island, BC is listed a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Headingley, MB and Winnipeg, MB. He was exiled to Japan on 17 June 1946.
Metadata
| Forename | Takematsu |
| Surname | Yasui |
| Regularized Name | Takematsu Yasui |
| Custodian Identification Number | 2511 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Headingley, MB |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Winnipeg, MB |
| Label | Exiled to Japan |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
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Terminology
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