1200_xi: Toyokichi Okano

1200_xi: Toyokichi Okano

Toyokichi Okano

Okano was born on 08 January 1881. He was a fisherman. His family includes Masu Okano (mother; deceased at time of file), Yasu Okano (wife; nee Yasu Shirasawa), and Shizue Okano (daughter). He lived at 328 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, formerly B.C. Packers Limited, Nass River, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Moose Jaw Hostel, Moose Jaw, SK. His listed seized property includes: boat “Isusu” (or “Isuzu” as later in file); fishing equipment; household belongings.
Sex M
Date of Birth 08 January 1881
Nationality Naturalized Canadian
Locations after uprooting
Moose Jaw, SK
Locations before uprooting
Nass River
Reel
C-9316 (582-601)
Type Person
Custodian Number 1200_xi
Name Toyokichi Okano
Dates
Not Before: 15 April 1942
Not After: 17 October 1942

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1200_xi: Toyokichi Okano

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Metadata Author: Erin Chan
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