Kanagawa - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Looking for 千野 (Chino) family information.

theochino — 2012-08-17 15:43:26Z

Hello,

Looking for any leads into the 千野 family.

Regards,
Theo Chino

Re: Looking for mother

MLewis1906 — 2012-04-24 04:13:50Z

Hello my name is Melvin Lewis
I was reading your that your mom was married/divorced to a Wiburn Hawkins in the military. My great aunt, Elnora Lewis-Hawkins (my grand father's sister) and Murt Hawkins had two sons, Wilburn Hawkins (born abt 1935) and Johns A. Hawkins (abt 1938), both born in Milam County Texas and later moved to Lamesa, Dawson County, Texas. Elnora Lewis Hawkins died in 1980 and her husband, Murt Hawkins died in 1973, both in Lamesa, Texas. Elnora had daughter, FLoydie Davis Townsend, from a previous marriage. She also died in 1980.

I was wondering if by chance if Wilburn Hawkins was the son of Elnora Lewis Hawkins and Murt Hawkins?

Thanks

Church records at Sacred Heart Catherdral Yokohama

SusanLarkin84 — 2012-01-21 08:54:42Z

Does anyone know how to make contact with this church OR have knowledge of what BMD records they have for before 1900?

Re: Take ONO born 1878

JanetTurnbull50 — 2011-10-14 19:24:14Z

I finally got my father's birth certificate (Sokichi Ono, aka Charles Stewart) translated through a man who replied to my original post. He was able to contact my father's cousin whose family were mentioned in the tohon. Email addresses and family photos were exchanged, which confirmed the connection. My husband and I went to Japan to meet the family and we were able to visit the grave in the foreigners' cemetery.

We also found the Akamon temple in Yokohama where the rest of the Ono family are buried and the priest allowed us to visit the grave.

I have not had sight of a census, but James and Take went to live in Kobe after the great Kanto earthquake of 1923 in which their house in Yokohama was lost. My cousin Takahiro Ono still lives in Kobe.

Thank you for your interest - I had a successful outcome and I hope the same will be for you.

Re: Take ONO born 1878

rorapeterson2 — 2011-10-14 15:55:07Z

As a side note, many foreign graves were relocated "at the suggestion of the Japanese government" to the Kobe Municipal Foreign Cemetery, which was opened in 1948. Many of the graves in Kasugano Cemetery were also relocated there.

Re: Take ONO born 1878

SusanLarkin84 — 2011-08-12 12:36:04Z

Both Take Ono and James are buried in the foreign cemetery in Kobe - Kasugano Cemetery. Unfortunately I only have names no dates.

I am interested in how you obtained the Census record for 1900 in Kobe? That is where my family lived as well.

Sue

Looking for 野村 Nomura family

xthestar — 2011-03-15 07:48:56Z

Last spoken to shizuko and akemi in 1998 when 野村静子「ジューヂココ」(Nomura Shizuko "judy" or "koko") passed away in SF, CA, USA. She has a half japanese daughter & granddaughter. Sisters include Akemi, Shinobu and hisai. Brothers are Yoshihiro and zenchan? I'm not so sure completely, but I am looking for family in japan. Their mothers name: fukao masu. Fathers name: nomura zenichi(or zenchi)..I am wondering if anyone has information on the brothers and sisters? I would like to meet my family in japan and these are all of who I know of, but I have no way of reaching. I also do not have much more information. If anyone has information, I can explain further. Thank you

looking for relative of fusae yamaguchi cabrera

mbe320 — 2011-03-15 01:10:06Z

The Cabrera sisters Christina Cynthia & candidates are looking for our cousin Haruyo Yamaguchi Takahashi last corresponding in 1977. Haruyo used to write to us in English. Our mother fusae was the younger sister of Kimie. We are hoping our family in Japan are all safe after the earthquake & tsunami on 3/11/11.

Looking to find my birth mother

palumanz — 2010-10-06 04:16:39Z

My mother's name is Miyo Katada, I was born at No.2, 2-chome, Wakamatsucho, Yokosukashi, Kanagawaken on Nov. 28, 1954. I was adopted 2 years later and brought to Hawaii. Would like to find out if she is still alive, if not would like to visit her grave. Also if I have any brothers or sisters.

Looking for Irene Fegen & sister Julia -mother Mitsu Iba

SusanLarkin84 — 2010-09-17 12:34:40Z

I am searching for information about William Patrick Miller Fegen a translator/ journalist born in Japan of British father, who married Mitsu Iba in Tokyo in 1929.

They had 2 daughters Julia born in Tokyo in 1931 and Irene born in Yokohama on 1933. Both births were registered with the Britisg Consul.

At the time of William Fegen's death in October 1969, Irene Fegen is listed as an informant on the British Consulate registered death certificate. Home address is 2-11-24 Shin Koyasu Kanagawa-ku Yokohama.

William is buried in the Foreigners Cemetery along with his second wife Taka Fegen who died in 1984.

I am hoping that Irene Fegen may still be alive.

Re: Trying to Find My Mother

cavucosta — 2010-05-22 13:42:45Z

hello pls contact me I am in japan ll help you in This matter.
So hope hearing from you thanks.
neyous@live.jp

Re: Sato family- need help finding information

cavucosta — 2010-05-22 13:41:48Z

Dear pls contact me i can find out who you re looking for
neyous@live.jp
I live in Tokyo TO japan.

Sato family- need help finding information

3170760 — 2009-08-17 04:02:50Z

How do you find out information from Japan on a family?

I know that my husband's grandfather is Arthur Sato.

His father's name is something like Masao or Masozo Sato born about 1865 and lived in NY. We were told by many family members that Masao(?) was from a royal or noble family but that's all they knew.
He came over here in the 1890's but have not found the record yet. He did own a large piece of land in NY when he settled here, but lost it somehow to the state.
A friend that is from China said that the first name can actually give you the town of origin and then the house, but I would like to find out everything I can: his ancestors, his correct spelling, if there is a crest, any siblings, etc. If anyone can help, I would greatly appreciate it.

1910 census http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1910USCenIndex...

1920 Census http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1920usfedcen&a......

Kanagawa family of Kanagawa

AieaBob — 2009-06-25 22:11:28Z

Would anyone have information about any Kanagawa families, from the prefecture of Kanagawa, possibly around the Yokohama area? The time frame I'm referring to is ~1890, as this is when I believe my Great Grandfather was born there. Thanks for your help, Bob.

Looking for my Japanese grandfather Shiraishi Choujirou 白石長次郎

box4km — 2009-03-23 07:34:27Z

Hello. Does anyone know how to look up records of Japanese military men who were in China in the early 1940's? My Japanese grandfather met and married my Chinese grandmother while he was in China in the early 1940's (before 1943). Somehow they got separated during the war and never found each other again. Where can I look up the record of Japanese men who went to China during World War 2? I would like to find my grandfather or at least find out where in Japan was he originally from. Thank you.

Re: Kenichi Hashimoto

poncat — 2009-01-22 17:29:17Z

Is she still looking for her brother? or is she even alive at this point?

DOWD, OWEN JAMES

robyndowd — 2008-09-03 02:19:05Z

Owen James Dowd was born in Iowa, United States in 1899. He married in the United States and had two sons. After World War II he was a civil servant for the Armed Forces in Hawaii and met a Japanese lady, Masako Miyahara. They moved to Japan.

Owen died in Japan and is buried in the American Cemetery in Yokohama, Japan. His headstone says, "My beloved husband" above his name. He died 10 November 1969.

I am trying to find any descendants of Own and Masako.

Re: Trying to Find My Mother

sestilow — 2008-07-07 17:16:03Z

Thank you for replying, I didn't think I would ever get a response. Is there a Yoko Arihara in your family? That would be really interesting. I don't know if she ever remarried or not. Any information would really be helpful, one day my brother and I would like to meet her. Our birth father cut her off from us and he passed away five years ago. Thank you again for your time.

Suzane M. Estilow

Re: Trying to Find My Mother

SeikoD — 2008-07-04 23:21:17Z

Hi, my mom's maiden name is also Arihara. The name is unique but find often in north part of Hiroshima Japan.

Miura - Hibarigaoka, Iriya, Zama Machi, Koza Dist, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

napets — 2008-05-30 09:48:26Z

Looking for information on:
Aiko Miura, daughter of Mr & Mrs Seisko Miura, who was in a common law marriage (1946-1948) to Lawrence J Zollar (of ND, USA). In 1946 she worked for the American Red Cross in Yokohama, in 1947 as clerk typist for 304 signal batt'n, in 1949 with the IE sec. 4th replacement depot.

their daughter, Jeanne Marie Miura b. 1948 may have been adopted by S and H Magarowicz of PA, USA and brought to the USA.

Miura - Hibarigaoka, Iriya, Zama Machi, Koza Dist, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

napets — 2008-05-30 09:47:36Z

Minoru Yokota/Hasegawa

stephenmharding — 2008-04-02 14:40:19Z

Looking for any and all data on Minoru Yokota, who changed his name to Minoru Hasegawa after WWII. He was a math teacher at Fujisawa High Scool in Yokosuka after the war.

Re: us/uk marriage 1898

bergquistc — 2008-02-11 21:42:07Z

You are very welcome. They also have military marriages listed as well. Good luck!

kathy

Re: us/uk marriage 1898

miffywebb — 2008-02-11 21:38:32Z

Many thanks for your reply, I will check out Find my Past, next month. I will post here how I get on. I did not know they had consulate marriages on that site, thanks again!!

Re: us/uk marriage 1898

bergquistc — 2008-02-11 21:13:29Z

The British Consulate may have recorded their marriage. I have been able to find information on the findmypast.com web site. My grandfather (Alfred Talbot) was born in Yokohama in 1884 (of 2 British citizens) and through these indexes I was able to follow up and order a copy of his birth certificate, as well as his 2 sisters.

The web site I mentioned is not free, however, you can buy search units which are not very expensive. Please let me know if I can offer any more help.

us/uk marriage 1898

miffywebb — 2007-01-31 21:18:18Z

does anyone know how i can find proof of a marriage between american Augustus Wellington Payne and english Elizabeth Beatrice Webb?? I have no idea when they arrived in yokahama but they appear to have married in Kanagawa on 7 july 1892 ( IGI but no refs )they returned to usa in 1898 they do not appear to have had children. Any advice or info much appreciated

Looking for my family

JLGoodpasture — 2006-09-05 23:27:29Z

Need to find out a way to see if he still lives in the same place as he did 17 years ago. He is my great uncle, he may be deceased now I am unsure. His sister was Kazue Yamaguchi born in Tokyo. All his letters I found are addressed from Sakaeku Yokohama, and another on has all the same information except it say Tozukaku, Yokohama Kanagawa Japan. If there is anyone that could help me out that would be great. I have a cousin named keiko Ikeda the address is Mcchidashi Tokyo. I have a few notes that are all written in Japanese, the last one is about 2 years after my grandmother's passing, curious what they would have wrote to him about. If any one can offer any assistance please email me and I will take photo of the letter. Thanks so much Jeanna tiffanybrooksco@aol.com

Trying to Find My Mother

2006-06-07 16:07:54Z

My birth name is Suzane Mari Bruch and my brother's name is Paul Gregg Bruch. Our father, who was in the United States Navy, John Bruch married Yuko Arihara in approximately 1973 for only four years before divorcing and moving to Taiwan/China and remarrying. Our father cut off all contact with our mother and we have never seen or spoken to her since. We were later taken away from our father for because of child abuse and both of us were adopted by the same family. Our last names were changed legally to Estilow. I am 33 years old and my mother would be approximately 54 years old. I do not know if she ever remarried or had more children. If anyone has any information regarding her location, it would be greatly appreciated. My brother and I have been searching for her almost all of our lives. Thank you.

HEILBRONN, KLOPP

LHarris9042 — 2006-03-31 00:35:58Z

Need information on Joseph Paul Heilbronn who was married 19 Jan 1914 Yokohama, Kanagawa-Ken, Japan, to Charlotte E Klopp.He was Born About 1875, she was born 7 nov 1881, NY USA. Daughter of Martin Klopp & Alida Parks.

Re: Area name correction

TreeHugger_2 — 2006-01-09 13:52:20Z

Heather,

I don't know that I can offer you much help, but I might suggest you spell the name of the area differently, and see if this helps:

Oyamada-sakuradai, Machida-shi, Tokyo

This is still an existing area in Machida, a suburb of Tokyo. Of course you didn't list any house/street numbers, and the above only identifies the area or neighborhood in Machida.

Try writing or calling the Machida City office, and possibly they can give you some information on the family and tell you if they still live in the area or have moved. In Japan, residents register with the city offices and ward offices. Perhaps they can give you some information for the local temple where the family may be registered as well.

Here is a web site in English for Machida City, and if you or a friend can read Japanese, their main site may offer more information:

http://www.city.machida.tokyo.jp/english/index.html

Good luck on your search!

Re: Area name correction

TreeHugger_2 — 2006-01-09 13:52:20Z

I'm very happy to hear of your success. Congratulations!

Re: Need help getting started - research in Yokohama

TreeHugger_2 — 2006-01-09 13:52:20Z

Pam,

I might suggest you check the links on JapanGenWeb if you haven't already, you might find something to help:

http://www.rootsweb.com/~jpnwgw/Eindex.html

However, it appears there has been no active Coordinator/Administrator for those sites in a long time, and unfortunately those pages haven't been updated.

I might also suggest that you visit a local LDS Family History Center in your area and see what records they have available or on loan from their Japan facilities. There are at least two FHC's in Japan. Here is a list of some of their holdings in the online catalog (www.familysearch.org) while running a general search for Japan:

http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermain...

Here is the result when running a specific search for Yokohama, and you can search other specific areas also:

http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermain...

It looks as if they also have the burial records for the Yokohama Foreigners' Cemetery, which may be the contents of a book that was published and is available commercially, too.

Re: Birth/death records available c1880 Yokohama? (OWSTON)

pvojtas — 2005-10-31 21:01:55Z

Hi Janet, Yes, I have been communicating weith the Craigs for quite a number of years - they've been great sources of information! The info I'm missing is more regarding Alan Owston's wife (or mistress?), so I was hoping to locate the birth record of my GGrandmother Susie to see if there was any info on her mother. I would also love to locate a marriage or death record for her mother. The only name I have is Indo Inouye, which conflists with the info the Craiggs have. BY the way, how are we related? Are you a relative of the the Craig's?

Regards,
Pam

Re: Birth/death records available c1880 Yokohama? (OWSTON)

2005-10-24 07:40:55Z

Pam. Our great grandfather is on the Craigfamilytree.com site. Lots of information there including the page from National Geographic about one of his finds. Regards

Look ing for Family

2005-09-28 22:03:31Z

My cousin Ayako Seo she was last in New Orleans. With her daughter Michiru.

looking for lost mother

2005-06-11 05:05:15Z

i do not know if you can help me but i'm desperate and need help i can't afford a detective to help i"m trying to locate my japanese mother whom i think still fresides in japan her name is yukiko shibata she met my father in tachikawa when he was station in the millitary i was born in tachikawa air force base in january 1969 they were divorce in aug of 1972 i was brought back to the states with my father and brother born i california may of 1970 and have had no contact with since my father has passed on now for about 10 yrs now and i really must find her my father name was william perritte can you pleas help me if so please write to me at zipperh69@hotmail.com or at zipperh69@yahoo.com thank you for your time
tricia perritte, workman

Japanese sister in Japan

2005-05-26 19:50:39Z

looking for child (daughter) of Humiko Nakamori. Ms. Nakamori was about 18 years old in 1946 in Yokohama.

Yokohama ancestors

2005-04-21 02:38:26Z

Hello,
My great grandfather Henry William Andrews died in Yokohama in 1919 (born 1848 Cincinnati). His wife, Elizabeth Smith Andrews died in Tokyo, not sure of the year (born 1854 Cincinnati). I am wondering if anyone knows if/how I can find out if they are buried in the Yokohama Foreigners Cemetery.
Jenny

inquiry amout my father

shitziru20 — 2005-02-24 16:47:36Z

hello good day i've just want to ask if you could help me with my problem.my father is a japanese and my mother is a filipino,i'm just wondering if i have the right to ask financial support to my father,i'm now 20 years old,working at the same time studying at 2nd yar college level,since i was 5 years old my father left me and never came back and not sending any letters or financial support either,then i realize to do some action with my problem,i'll go to some agencies were they helping a japanese filipino children but i dont have one of their requirements such as koseki-tohon means a family registration,before i could have that,i must ask permission to my father but i have nothing to communicate with him,but i know his adress,that agencies are helping to have a visa to work there in japan,i'm not aiming to ask financial support to my father,im only asking for a visa to work there, can you help me with this problem hoping for your response.this is my email adress shitziru_20@yahoo.com cp. no.09182800601 thanks so much hoping for your response

Take ONO born 1878

2005-01-16 18:05:11Z

I am looking for family of Take Ono.

Take was born 4th May 1878, married James Stewart circa 1895 and had two sons, James Andrew b. 1896 and Charles b.1900. Charles was my father.

In his will dated 3rd June 1933 James left a bequest to Ôno Nobukichi, whose address was Higashi Suma Isonarc Cho 5 number 20 Kobe.
In a codicil dated 9th July 1935 he added a bequest to Nakamura Nobuo whose address was Uwozaki Machi 553 Yokoya. These men may have been related to Take.

I have a translation of tha extract of Census Register for Charles:
Name: Ôno Sokichi (Charles Stewart)
Born: 20th July 1900
Registered abode: No. 2208 Mayesato Kochi Minami-Ôta Yokohama Japan
Father: James Stewart of Monktonhall, Musselburgh, Scotland
Mother: Ôno Take

Take and James last known address was: 35 Kumochi Machi 3 chome Kobe.

I do not know the date of Take's death or anything about her family - can anyone help? Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Re: Birth/death records available c1880 Yokohama? (OWSTON)

@@ROGOUSTON@aol.com — 2004-12-04 18:58:41Z

Dear Pam,

I am one of three international researchers (Jim Owston/Tim Owston and me) who have been researching the Ouston/Owston surname for a combined total of over 60 years. Although I cannot answer your question about records directly, I do have Alan Owston's lineage from North Yorkshire in England and back several generations. Also info (dates, names etc) on his first wife and Susie as well as his second wife and family who went to Canada (BC) after Alan's death. I am away for four weeks from tomorrow but will send you info on return. In the intervening period, it would be good if you could tell me how you fit into the picture.

Need help getting started - research in Yokohama

pvojtas — 2004-09-15 17:51:57Z

Can anyone point me to any resources for conducting genelogical research in Yokohama from about 1870-1915? I'm looking for information on whether there are birth, marriage, death or burial records available or any census or directories for this time period, and if so, where to/how to access them. Of course, I only speak English, but do have friends in Japan that could do some simple legwork or translation if needed. My GG grandfather was a British citizen who was a merchant and naturalist and is buried in the Foreigner's Cemetery. Also, any clues on locating microfilm of the English newspapers around this time?

Best Regards,
Pam in Florida

Re: foreigners' cemetery in Yokohama

2004-09-14 19:13:03Z

Helena or Katherine,

Did anyone send you more info on how to contact the British Consulate for birth info? I'm looking for my Great Grandmother's mother's name or info (her father, Alan Owston, was a British citizen and her mother was Japanese) in 1879. Also interested in how to obtain info for folks buried in the Foreigner's cemetery (Alan was buried there in 1915).

Thanks,
Pam in Florida

Re: Area name correction

2004-09-03 18:42:47Z

Thanks!

Actually, I should have updated-- I have found my family! We write to each other all the time now... : )

Fuyuki K (who posts to the boards often) was very helpful in completing my search!

The reason that I could not find out about the name Jinmaku is that it actually is only associated with Sumo-- my great great grandfather was the 12th Yokozuna!

I appreciate you taking the time to help!

Thanks Again!
Heather Jinmaku

lost mother in japan

2004-06-13 00:53:16Z

i do not know if you can help me but i'm desperate and need help i can't afford a detective to help i"m trying to locate my japanese mother whom i think still fresides in japan her name is yukiko shibata she met my father in tachikawa when he was station in the millitary i was born in tachikawa air force base in january 1969 they were divorce in aug of 1972 i was brought back to the states with my father and brother born i california may of 1970 and have had no contact with since my father has passed on now for about 10 yrs now and i really must find her my father name was william perritte can you pleas help me if so please write to me at zipperh@hotmail.com or this email thank you foe your time
tricia perritte, workman

Birth/death records available c1880 Yokohama? (OWSTON)

2004-06-11 20:59:32Z

I don't seem to be able to find any info on whether birth or death records are available, and if so, how or where to search for them. In my case, the birth record would be for the daughter of an Englishman and a Japanese woman living in Yokohama in 1879. Here's the details: my GG grandfather (Alan Owston) was an English merchant living in Yokohama in the 1870s. He and an unknown Japanese woman had a daughter, Susie, Dec 20, 1879. It is unclear whether Alan was married to Susie's mother, but rumor has it that she was the housemaid and that she died just a few years after Susie's birth. Alan died in Negishi in 1915 and is buried in the Foreigner's Cemetery. Any ideas where to begin appreciated (I have bilingual friends in Tokyo that could do legwork if needed.) Thx, Pam in Florida

ITO, YUWATA, TERAKURA, SEGA, KITAKATA, KAKIYAMA, KURISAKI

2004-04-06 20:52:38Z

YUKIE ITO B 12/23/23 IN GIFU KEN D 10/28/01 IN SALINAS MONTEREY, CA, USA MARRIED HERSHELL EUGENE GRUBBS B 5/9/35 IN GRAND CHAIN, PULASKI, ILL D 5/19/77 IN SALINAS, MONTEREY, CA
FATHER: TORAJIRO B 3/22/1878 (MOTHERS NAME WAS NAMI)
MARRIED 2/17/1919
MOTHER: KURA YUWATA D 1/12/43 (FATHERS NAME WAS KENJIRO)
TORAJIROS FIRST WIFE WAS SEN TERAKURA MARRIED 6/12/1911
YUKIES SISTER: CHIEKO B 6/24/14
BROTHER: NOBUSHIGE B 1/1/29

HERSHELL AND YUKIE ADOPTED 4 CHILDREN IN 1972 FROM SOCIAL SERVICES OF JAPAN IN OSAKA

ALSO LOOKING FOR INFO ON TSUGIO SEGA OR ANY FAMILY MEMBERS. THIS IS MY HUSBANDS BIOLOGICAL FATHER. TSUGIOS FATHERS NAME WAS RIKIO SEGA. MOTHERS NAME WAS MIKIE KAKIYAMA. TSUGIO MARRIED YOKO KITAKATA ABT 6/61. YOKO d ABT 4/22/68 TSUGIO REMARRIED ON 1/30/70------EMIKO KURISAKI. PLEASE EMAIL ME @ MIETAK@AOL.COM OR AJSERNAGRUBBS@AOL.COM
THANKS IN ADVANCE

Re: HIRATA/NOMURA Family

2004-03-28 13:01:30Z

Are you sure the first name is Totaro? This is a rare name could it not have been for example Kotaro?

Re: HIRATA/NOMURA Family

2004-03-28 12:53:40Z

Find out the following information.
Everybodys date of birth, place of birth, where the family graves are, they may in the premises of the temples. you might be able to find some information.
Names of schools they attended.
Names of temples or shrines in the above places can be great clues to the search. If you find the names hard to catch ask her to write it in Japanese or to draw pictures of them.
yokohama for examples is divided into sections called ward and the registery records are kept at these offices. You will most probably have to search through your mother-in laws fathers registery. If the father was originally from Yokohama then search this city. If he was from another city you may have to search there. Best wishes for your search.

Re: foreigners' cemetery in Yokohama

hanakago — 2004-03-27 13:09:49Z

Helena, I have some information for you. Please contact me at kcater16@yahoo.com. I may be of some help.
1887 Lucas H. B, Lucas Henry, and Mrs H Lucas in Hokkaido
1887 Martin J, Mrs J Martin, Martin J jr, Martin Clarence M, Martin E.A. and a Miss Martin in Yokohama and others.