1289: Rinkichi Isobe
Rinkichi Isobe
Isobe was born 6 September 1884. He was a fisherman employed by Manito Cannery in
Kimisquit, BC. His gasboat license was #5791. His family includes Shizu Kumagai (common-law
wife), Toshiko Kumagai (daughter), Hiroshi Kumagai (son), Matsuye Kumagai (daughter),
and Yasuyuki Kumagai (son). The names of his father and mother are not provided. He
rented two rooms at 1603 Franklin Street, Vancouver, BC, in the home of Mr. S. Matsuzaki.
He was forcibly uprooted to Sandon, BC on 9 April 1942. His listed seized property
includes a boat named “R.I.” which was purchased by Canadian Fishing Company Limited.
His household belongings were sold under duress and the items he left behind were
unable to be found.
| Sex | M |
| Date of Birth | 06 September 1884 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Locations after uprooting |
Sandon, BC
|
| Locations before uprooting |
Vancouver
|
| Reel |
C-9317
(26-33)
|
| Type | Person |
| Custodian Number | 1289 |
| Name | Rinkichi Isobe |
| Dates |
Not Before:
04 April 1942
Not After:
23 July 1944
|
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1289: Rinkichi Isobe
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Metadata Author: Lindy Marks
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