1085: Tomekichi Yonekura

1085: Tomekichi Yonekura

Tomekichi Yonekura

He was born on 14 June 1885. At the time of these documents, he was retired. His family members are Sumiye Yonekura (wife; nee Sumiye Yamaguchi), Tadao Yonekura (son), Asako Yonekura (daughter), and Yoshiharu Yonekura (son). He lived at #19 Imperial Cannery, B0x 254, Steveston, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC. His family’s seized property includes household belongings, and a fishing vessel named “H.Y.”, which was purchased at auction by Alexander John McGillivray. The family stored items at their home at Imperial Cannery House #12.
Sex M
Date of Birth 14 June 1885
Nationality Naturalized Canadian
Locations after uprooting
Slocan, BC
Locations before uprooting
Steveston
Reel
C-9315 (897-933)
Type Person
Custodian Number 1085
Name Tomekichi Yonekura
Dates
Not Before: 03 April 1942
Not After: 06 February 1950

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1085: Tomekichi Yonekura

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Metadata Author: Nathaniel Hayes
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