[Family History] What is the relationship between Nagashio Bizen-no-kami Matashiro Motochika, a retainer of the Hosokawa Keicho family, and Nagashio Inaba-no-kami Ujitsugu? What is the relationship between the Awa Navy Mori family and the Nagashio/Nagashio family?
Hello.
I am Yoshinari Mori, a trilingual Sanuki PR officer.
This time, I have compiled the information currently known about the Sengoku period military commander Nagashio Bizen-no-kami Matashiro, who is an ancestor of my great-grandmother.
According to the family tree of the Nagamine family in the "History of Notable People of Hiketa Town" in Higashikagawa City, Kagawa Prefecture, there are entries for Nagashio Inaba-no-kami Ujitsugu and Nagashio Bizen-no-kami Matashiro Motochika, and they are listed as parent and child.
Since information regarding these two is limited, I would appreciate it if anyone who has any information about the origins, ancestors, or original base of Nagashio Inaba-no-kami Ujitsugu and Nagashio Bizen-no-kami Matashiro Motochika could let me know in the comments section.
My great-grandmother was from the Nagamine family (Nagamine Mokuzaemon family) in Kuroha, Higashikagawa City. Also, my great-grandmother's daughter Miyako (my grandfather's older sister) married Shuichi Nagamine of this Nagamine family in 1930.
・Nagamine Mokuzaemon (History of Notable People of Hiketa Town)
◆From "History of Notable People of Hiketa Town"
Nagamine Mokuzaemon. A person from Kuroha. His ancestor is a branch family of Nagamine Takuhon Korenori Myoku (died October 15, 1631, age 78), the founder of the Kuroha Nagamine family, and Kozaemon (died July 1, 1739, age 90), a descendant of Nagamine Gorouemon. The residence is also next to the tombstone of the founder, Nagamine Takuhon. The house name is "O-gashira".
The third generation, Nagamine Mokuzaemon, served as a squad leader in 1828. (Ridge tag of Hiketa Town Shrine, Hiketa Town Board of Education)
He is considered to be an influential person who held a surname, following the Nishi family, the village headman of Kuroha Village, and Gorosaburo Nagamine.
He had a sugar refining hut in front of his residence and was called "Deguchi", and prospered from sugar and other goods.
・Nagamine Family Tree
① Mokuzaemon ② Kumeshichi ③ Mokuzaemon ④ Mokuzaemon ⑤ Naosaburo ⑥ Ichijiro ⑦ Kuritaro ⑧ Yoshifumi
My father met with Yoshifumi-san on every occasion. When I was in elementary school, his son taught me how to play baseball. He was a pitcher on his high school baseball team at the time, but unfortunately, he passed away at a young age.
🔸Who was Nagashio Inaba-no-kami Ujitsugu?
Regarding the background of Nagashio Inaba-no-kami Ujitsugu, I have compiled descriptions from sources such as the Zensanshi, the Sandai Monogatari, and the History of Hiketa Town.
Birth year: Unknown
Birthplace: Unknown
Ancestors: Unknown
Era and lifespan: A military commander who lived in the late Muromachi period, he lost his life on October 3, 1467 (November 8, 1467 in the Gregorian calendar).
Official rank and lord: He held the official rank of "Inaba-no-kami" and served Hosokawa Katsumoto (Governor of Sanuki Province) as his lord.
Clan: He was from the Nagashio clan. Details regarding his parents and siblings are considered unknown. The History of Hiketa Town contains information regarding his relationship with Nagashio Bizen-no-kami Matashiro Motochika.
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Base and Role:
He was the lord of Kuroha Castle, which was located in present-day Kuroha, Higashikagawa City, Kagawa Prefecture.
It is speculated that he was dispatched to Kuroha by Yasutomi Mototsuna, a senior retainer of Hosokawa Katsumoto who held the hereditary position of Deputy Shugo of East Sanuki, to serve as a monitor of the Shinomiya clan, who resided at Hiketa Castle. This is believed to be due to the power dynamics in Sanuki Province at the time, specifically the conflict between the local powerful Samukawa clan (who held Hiketa Castle) and the external force of the Yasutomi clan.
🔸 Who was Nagashio Bizen-no-kami Matashiro Motochika?
The name "Nagashio Bizen-no-kami Matashiro" appears in descriptions of Sengoku period military commanders, and it can be confirmed from multiple historical sources that he was active as a retainer of the Hosokawa Keicho family (such as Hosokawa Masamoto).
He often appears under the name "Nagashio Matashiro," and it is suggested that his real name was "Motochika."
Regarding his specific activities, the following records can be found:
As a retainer to Hosokawa Masamoto (head of the Hosokawa Keicho family), he was also considered a member of the Hyojoshu (Council of State), suggesting he was a powerful retainer within the Keicho family.
In the "Inuoumono Nikki" (Diary of Dog-Hunting) from 1493, "Nagashio Matashiro" is listed as a retainer of the Hosokawa Keicho family.
In 1496, there is a record of him visiting the residence of Konoe Masaiye for a "meeting."
In 1543, there is a record of Honganji Shonyo sending messages to the Hosokawa Ujitsuna and Fujikata brothers, Nagashio Matashiro, and Akazawa Matasaburo, which indicates that they were active on the side of Hosokawa Ujitsuna.
Also, as mentioned in the article about Nagashio Inaba-no-kami Ujitsugu, since some materials record "Nagashio" and "Nagashio" with different kanji, a connection is possible. There is also a theory that the descendants of the Nagashio clan changed their surname to Nagamine, so there may have been some connection between the Nagashio and Nagashio clans.
・Letter from Nagashio Motochika
🔸 Regarding the description "Nagashio Bizen-no-kami Matashiro-shita"
Although it is not clear what the character 'shita' (下) means, depending on the descriptive format and context of the historical documents, the following possibilities can be considered.
Part of a signature or addressee: It is sometimes written as 'so-and-so shita' at the end of letters, in which case it means 'from so-and-so'.
Classification or position: It may also indicate some kind of classification or a specific position.
Transcription error or omission: There is also a possibility that parts were omitted or incorrectly recorded during the transcription process of the historical documents.
In any case, it is presumed that Nagashio Bizen-no-kami Matashiro was one of the military commanders who played an important role in the Hosokawa Keicho family during the Sengoku period.
🔸 Regarding Nagashio Bizen-no-kami Matashiro
Retainer of the Hosokawa Keicho family: A fact that can be confirmed in multiple historical documents; the point that he was a member of the Hyojoshu (Council of State) also suggests his status as a senior retainer.
'Matashiro Motochika': It is suggested that his real name may have been Motochika.
Specific activity records: Specific activities are mentioned, such as the 'Inuoumono Diary' of 1493, his visit to Konoe Masaie's residence in 1496, and records of correspondence with Honganji Shonyo in 1543.
Relationship between 'Nagashio' (永塩) and 'Nagashio' (長塩): Regarding this point, although they are read the same as 'Nagashio', the kanji are different, so a blood relationship cannot be determined. However, since the possibility that they existed in the same region or had some connection cannot be denied, a relationship is also conceivable.
🔸 Nagashio Motochika as seen in the records of Oyama-no-sho
🔸 Nagashio Bizen-no-kami Matashiro Motochika as seen in the 'History of Notable Figures of Hiketa Town', Higashikagawa City
🔸 Genealogy of the Nagamine family, an old family in Kuroha, Higashikagawa City
Nagashio Inaba-no-kami Ujitsugu --- Nagashio Bizen-no-kami Matashiro Motochika --- Nagamine Takuhon Myoku
Nagashio Inaba-no-kami Ujitsugu was killed in action during the Onin War on October 3, 1467. Thirty-seven years later, did Nagashio Bizen-no-kami Matashiro Motochika, as shown in the genealogy, be born or die in 1504? If he died then, the timeline fits as father and son. However, the Oyamasho records below state 1508, which is a slight discrepancy. Nevertheless, Nagashio Bizen-no-kami Matashiro Motochika was likely a military commander active from the late 1400s to the early 1500s. It is unlikely he was born in 1504.
The lord of Nagashio Inaba-no-kami Ujitsugu was Hosokawa Katsumoto of the Hosokawa Keicho family, and the lord of Nagashio Bizen-no-kami Matashiro Motochika was Hosokawa Masamoto, the son of Hosokawa Katsumoto. This means that Ujitsugu and Motochika served the Hosokawa Keicho family for two generations.
・ Genealogy of the Nagamine family, Kuroha, Higashikagawa City
・Family History
🔸Motochika Nagashio as seen in the list of Hosokawa family retainers
Settsu
🔸Retainers of Hosokawa Katsumoto and Hosokawa Masamoto
Hosokawa Katsumoto, Hosokawa Masamoto (son)
Yasutomi Mototsuna, Yasutomi Motoie (son)
Nagashio Inaba-no-kami Ujitsugu, Nagashio Motochika
🔸 Summary of Nagashio Bizen-no-kami Matashiro Motochika
Nagashio Bizen-no-kami Matashiro Motochika: A member of the Council of State (Hyojoshu) who possessed both wisdom and courage, supporting the Hosokawa Keicho family
Origins and Genealogy: Nagashio Bizen-no-kami Matashiro Motochika served the Hosokawa Katsumoto side during the Onin War and is said to have been killed in action in the first year of Onin (1467). He was the son of Nagashio Inaba-no-kami Ujitsugu. His family had served the Hosokawa Keicho family since his father's generation, and it appears that the surname was either changed from "Nagashio" (永塩) to "Nagashio" (長塩), or that different characters were used for the same clan. Later, this family changed their surname to "Nagamine," which is why the prevalence of the Nagamine surname in Higashikagawa City, Kagawa Prefecture, is deeply related to the existence of this family line.
Status and Role in the Hosokawa Keicho Family: His lord was Hosokawa Masamoto, the head of the Keicho family and the adopted son of Hosokawa Katsumoto, whom his father, Nagashio Ujitsugu, had served. It is confirmed that he was not merely a military commander but a member of the Council of State (Hyojoshu) of the Hosokawa Keicho family, which means he played a central role in deliberating and deciding on important matters regarding government and military affairs in response to his lord's consultations. His status within the Keicho family was extremely high, and he is considered to have held significant influence and a voice as one of the leading retainers.
Specific Activities and Notable Achievements:
Achievements as a Samurai: Since his name appears in the "Inuoumono Nikki" (Dog-Hunting Diary) of the second year of Meio (1493), it can be seen that he was skilled in martial arts and had the ability to participate in major events for samurai of that time. This indicates that he was not just a political strategist but also possessed practical skills as a samurai.
Interactions with Court Nobles and Political Influence: In the fifth year of Meio (1496), there is a record of him visiting and meeting with Konoe Masaiye, one of the highest-ranking court nobles of the time. This suggests that he not only engaged in activities as a warrior but also maintained exchanges with court noble society, and may have been involved in coordinating between the court and the military, as well as gathering information as a representative of the Hosokawa Keicho family. The breadth of his social circle indicates the extent of his political influence.
Activities as a Supporter of Hosokawa Utsuna and Relations with Religious Forces: In the 12th year of Tenbun (1543), there is a record that Shonyo, the head of the Hongan-ji Temple, sent messages to him along with Hosokawa Utsuna (Masamoto's adopted son) and his brothers. This period saw intensifying power struggles within the Hosokawa Keicho family, indicating that he held an important position as a supporter of Hosokawa Utsuna. Furthermore, his relationship with the Hongan-ji Temple, which held immense power at the time, suggests that his political influence extended into the religious world, and it is believed that he played a role in negotiating and coordinating with various forces amidst the complex political situation of the time.
Manor Management and Practical Skills: The "Toji Hyaku-go Monjo" (Toji Temple Documents) contain drafts of letters and contracts regarding manors bearing his signature. It is clear that he was deeply involved in practical aspects, such as the management of specific manors like the "Oyama-no-sho" and contracts related to annual tribute. This shows that he played an important role not only in formulating strategies but also in maintaining and managing the economic foundation.
Nagashio Bizen-no-kami Matashiro Motochika was a figure who succeeded his father, Nagashio Inaba-no-kami Ujitsugu, and was active as a member of the Council of State, a key position in the Hosokawa Keicho family, from the turbulent end of the Muromachi period to the beginning of the Sengoku period.
He was skilled in martial arts, maintained exchanges with court nobles and religious forces, and was involved in practical tasks such as manor management, making him an indispensable figure for the Hosokawa Keicho family, possessing both wisdom and courage as well as multifaceted abilities.
His activities serve as a very important clue for understanding the power structure of the Hosokawa Keicho family at the time, as well as the political and social trends of the Sengoku period.
🔸 What are the roots of the Nagashio/Nagashio clan? : A samurai family based in Awa that supported the Hosokawa Keicho family
The roots of the Nagashio clan, and their descendants the Nagashio clan, are considered highly likely to have been in Awa Province (modern-day Tokushima Prefecture), while also being deeply connected to the area around Higashikagawa City, Kagawa Prefecture.
1. Base of operations in Awa Province
According to multiple historical research accounts, the Nagashio clan (and the Nagashio clan, who are considered to be of the same lineage) are said to have had their clan base in places like Awa, Shikoku. This suggests that their family line held significant economic and military foundations in Awa Province.
This aligns with the historical context that Awa Province was one of the key bases for the Hosokawa Keicho family, the Kanrei family of the Muromachi Shogunate, and that the Hosokawa clan maintained many retainers and local samurai in Awa.
2. Service to the Hosokawa Keicho family and scope of activity
The Nagashio and Nagashio clans served the Hosokawa Keicho family (Hosokawa Katsumoto, Hosokawa Masamoto) as senior retainers for two generations.
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Father: Nagashio Inaba-no-kami Ujitsugu
He is said to have participated in the Onin War, which broke out in Kyoto in the first year of Onin (1467), on the side of Hosokawa Katsumoto and was killed in action.
As one of his bases of activity, he was dispatched by Yasutomi Mototsuna (a powerful retainer of the Hosokawa Keicho family and deputy shugo of Sanuki) to Kuroha (modern-day Higashikagawa City) in the eastern part of Sanuki Province (modern-day Kagawa Prefecture), where he served as the lord of Kuroha Castle. This indicates that he held a strategically important role in monitoring the Shinomiya clan of the adjacent Hiketa Castle.
The existence of this Kuroha Castle and the dispatch of Nagashio Ujitsugu mean that the Nagashio clan, based in Awa, had also expanded their influence into the adjacent eastern part of Sanuki.
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Son: Nagashio Bizen-no-kami Matashiro Motochika
After his father's death, he served Hosokawa Masamoto and played an active role at the core of the Keicho family, including becoming a member of the Hyojoshu (Council of State).
His extensive activities in the Kinai region have been confirmed through records such as the "Inuoumono Nikki" (Dog-chasing Diary) of 1493, records of his meeting with the court noble Konoe Masaiye in 1496, and correspondence with Honganji Shonyo in 1543.
Furthermore, records related to the management of the Kamikuze-no-sho manor in Yamashiro Province remain, indicating that he was a powerful samurai who operated over a wide area, maintaining both a base in Awa and operational hubs in the Kinai region.
3. Changes in Surnames and Lineage Succession
"Nagashio" (永塩) and "Nagashio" (長塩) appear to be the same lineage, or the same family that changed its name. The family tree in the Hiketa Town historical records also lists Nagashio Bizen-no-kami Matashiro Motochika as the son of Nagashio Inaba-no-kami Ujitsugu, indicating that the two were in a parent-child relationship.
In the subsequent era, the lineage continued in the Kuroha area of Higashikagawa City, Kagawa Prefecture, under the surname "Nagamine," leading to my great-grandmother, Chiyo Nagamine. This can be considered a typical example of how a samurai family from the Sengoku period survived by returning to farming in the region.
4. Connection with the Awa Navy Mori Family
The fact that my great-grandfather came from the Mori family of the Takamatsu Domain, which was a branch of the Awa Navy Mori clan and served as samurai during the Edo period, and married my great-grandmother Chiyo Nagamine, strongly suggests the possibility that the Nagashio/Nagashio clan and the Awa Navy Mori family had some historical connection.
It is possible that both families, having their roots in the same Awa Province, serving the same lord (the Hosokawa clan), and operating in geographically close areas, eventually formed a marital alliance over time. This could serve as indirect evidence suggesting that there was a cooperative relationship, an alliance, or at least a mutually recognizable relationship between the two families.
The roots of the Nagashio/Nagashio clan can be described as a samurai family that, while having its main base in Awa Province, expanded its influence to Kuroha in the eastern part of Sanuki Province as retainers of the Hosokawa Keicho family, and was also deeply involved in the administration of the Kinai region.
Their lineage later continued in the Kuroha area of Higashikagawa City, Kagawa Prefecture, under the surname "Nagamine," and continues to this day. Furthermore, the marriage with the Awa Navy Mori family suggests that the two families had some historical connection through their common roots in Awa and their common lord, the Hosokawa clan.
🔸Roots of the Awa Navy Mori Family
The roots of the Awa Navy Mori family trace back to a person named Sada Kurobei (or Sada Kurozaemon, initially Kamata Kurobei).
The genealogy and main activities are summarized below.
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Founder: Sada Kurobei
Place of origin: Said to be from Inaba Province (present-day eastern Tottori Prefecture).
Early service: Initially called Kamada Kurobei, he served the Hosokawa clan, the governors of Awa Province.
Base in Awa: He held 38 kan at the Awa Sada Mansion (present-day Nishikuroda and Higashikuroda, Kokufu-cho, Tokushima City).
Change of surname: It is said that he changed his surname to "Sada" after leaving the Hosokawa family.
Career change and base: Later, he served the Miyoshi clan (a Sengoku daimyo who rose from being a powerful retainer of the Hosokawa clan), established his castle in Tosadomari (present-day Naruto City), and expanded his power by leading a naval force.
Change to the Mori surname: Sada Kurobei is said to have requested the clan name of Mori Hida-no-kami, who had helped him upon his entry into Awa, and changed his name to the "Mori clan". He then had his eldest son, Motomura, take the name Mori Shima-no-kami.
Posthumous worship: After his death, he was enshrined at Sada Shrine in Tsubakidomari (Anan City). This indicates that he was revered as the ancestral deity of the Mori family.
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Development from the second generation onwards:
Mori Motomura (Lord of Tosadomari Castle), the son of Sada Kurobei, succeeded the Mori clan.Mori Motomura (Lord of Tosadomari Castle) succeeded the Mori clan.
Later, during the time of the second head of the family,Mori Muraharu, the base was moved from Tosadomari in Awa Province to Tsubakidomari in Awa Province (Anan City), and a residence (Shokaku Castle) was built. Tsubakidomari was a small fishing village located at the tip of a peninsula where land travel was difficult, making it an ideal location as a naval base.
The Mori clan was active as leaders of the Awa Navy even before the Hachisuka clan entered Awa Province. They also participated in Toyotomi Hideyoshi's invasions of Korea and the Siege of Osaka, where they achieved military distinction.
Entering the Edo period, they served as senior retainers (churo) to the Hachisuka family of the Tokushima Domain, responsible for maritime transport during sankin-kotai (alternate attendance), and inherited the position of the Awa Navy until the Meiji Restoration. The name "Mori Jingobei" is a common name that was inherited by the heads of the family for generations.
The roots of the Awa Navy Mori clan lie in Sada Kurobei (Kamada Kurobei -> Sada Kurobei -> Mori clan), who was from Inaba Province.
He served the Hosokawa clan and then the Miyoshi clan, organizing and commanding a navy based in Tosadomari, Awa. During his generation, the name was changed to "Mori," and subsequent generations would go on to be active as leaders of the Awa Navy from the Sengoku period through the Edo period.
It can be said that the roots of the Mori family are in "Sada Kurobei," and they established themselves as a naval force in the land of Awa.
🔸What is the relationship between the Awa Navy Mori clan and the Nagashio/Nagashio clan?
It is considered highly likely that the Awa Navy Mori clan and the Nagashio/Nagashio clan (later the Nagamine clan) had some kind of relationship in Awa Province.
This can be inferred from the structure of the samurai society of the time and the geographical and political situation.
The factors supporting this possibility are summarized below.
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Roots/bases sharing Awa Province:
Nagashio family: There are research descriptions stating that 'the clan's base was in Awa, Shikoku, etc.,' making it highly likely that they had roots or an important foundation in Awa Province.
Awa Navy Mori family: The founder, Sada Kurobei, entered Awa Province and organized and developed a navy based in Tosadomari (later Tsubakidomari), making Awa Province their clear home base.
In that they used the same region (Awa Province) as their base of operations, there is an inevitability that points of contact would arise.
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Common lord 'Hosokawa clan':
Nagashio family: They served the Hosokawa Keicho family (Katsumoto, Masamoto) as senior retainers for two generations (Nagashio Inaba-no-kami Ujitsugu and Nagashio Bizen-no-kami Matashiro Motochika).
Awa Navy Mori family: The founder, Sada Kurobei, initially served the Hosokawa clan, the governors of Awa Province, and later switched to the Miyoshi clan (a powerful retainer of the Hosokawa clan).
Likewise, with the Hosokawa clan as a common lord, or within the relationship of the Hosokawa clan and their retainer, the Miyoshi clan, it is thought that there were opportunities for both families to have cooperative relationships or be required to coordinate.
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Geographical proximity and the need for cooperation:
Awa Province and the eastern part of Sanuki Province (Kuroha, Higashikagawa City) were geographically very close, and maritime traffic was active.
When Nagashio Inaba-no-kami Ujitsugu was serving as a monitor of the Shinomiya clan at Kuroha Castle, it is conceivable that he would have needed to gather information from the sea, or if necessary, required logistical support, transport, or protection at sea.
Maritime forces like the Awa Navy Mori family required cooperation with land-based forces, and in an era when land transportation was underdeveloped, the navy played a crucial role in transporting troops, supplying goods, and transmitting information.
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Later marital relations:
The fact that Nagamine Chiyo (a descendant of the Nagashio/Nagashio/Nagamine family) and Mori Torataro (a branch of the Awa Navy Mori family) married in the Meiji era indicates a strong relationship between the two families.
Although hundreds of years have passed, rather than families from completely unrelated, distant regions suddenly connecting,it may be that families who historically had some point of contact or geographical and social proximity ended up marrying.It is reasonable to think that the relationships and geographical proximity established from the Sengoku period through the Edo period influenced marriages after the Meiji era.
Given that the branch of the Awa Navy Mori family and the Nagashio/Nagashio family shared roots in Awa, served the same lord, operated in geographically close areas, and eventually formed marital ties, it is highly likely that they were in some form of cooperative or alliance relationship, or at the very least, were aware of each other's existence and had a relationship that allowed for coordination.
This can be considered an interesting case study showing the connections between samurai families in Japanese local history and their influence on subsequent eras.
🔸 The common point between the Mori, Nagamine, Mitani, and Akazawa families is that they were Sengoku warriors. The Mori, Hatta, Akazawa, and Nagamine families have roots in Awa.
As I investigate deeply, I can glimpse that my ancestors formed marital relationships during the Edo and Meiji periods based on connections from Awa and the era of Sengoku warriors.
🔹 Takamatsu Domain Mori family: A branch of the Awa Navy Mori family. The family of Mori Gonpei Hisamura. The mother of Mori Gonpei Hisamura was the daughter of the Awa Akazawa family, Akazawa Iga-no-kami.
🔹 The ancestral temple of the Mori family is Kaigyokaku Shokaku-ji, founded by the son of Akazawa Shinano-no-kami Mune-den (lord of Itanishi Castle) of the Awa Akazawa family. Akazawa Shinano-no-kami was killed in the Battle of Nakatomigawa, where he fought against the army of Chosokabe Motochika, and his son fled to Sanuki and founded Shokaku-ji.
🔹 Great-great-grandmother Hatta Kiyo: The eldest daughter of the head of the Hatta family, who served as an official at the Goura checkpoint of the Tokushima Domain for over 200 years. The Hatta family was located along the coast on the border of Sanuki and Awa, and because they also served in coastal defense, they had connections with the Awa Navy Mori family, who served in the maritime defense of the Tokushima Domain for over 260 years. In particular, Tosadomari, the initial castle site of the Awa Navy Mori family, and Goura are geographically close.
Mori Kihei, my great-great-grandfather and the eldest son of Mori Giemon, who was engaged in construction work for the Takamatsu Domain, married Hatta Kiyo in the first year of Genji. Their eldest son, Mori Torataro, married Nagamine Chiyo, and their daughter, Mori Miyako, married into the Nagamine family. Mori Toyo, the eldest daughter of Mori Kihei and Hatta Kiyo, married into the Mitani head family in Kuroha, Higashikagawa City.
🔹 Great-great-grandfather's eldest daughter, Mori Toyo: Married into the Mitani head family in Kuroha, Higashikagawa City. The Mitani family were samurai of the Sogo clan who returned to farming. Jakucho Setouchi is a descendant of the branch family Mitani Jinroku.
🔹 Great-grandmother Nagamine Chiyo: A descendant of Nagashio Inaba-no-kami Ujitsugu and Nagashio Bizen-no-kami Matashiro Motochika. The Nagashio family returned to farming and changed their surname to Nagamine. Nagamine Chiyo's daughter, Mori Miyako, married into the Nagamine family.
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