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 Sumie Yonekura [also Sumiye Yonekura] (wife; nee Sumie Yamaguchi or 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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