1396: Umajiro Hamamoto
Umajiro Hamamoto
Hamamoto was born on 20 January 1897. He was a fisherman employed by Imperial
Cannery, Steveston, BC. He also grew berries and vegetables on his farm. His
family includes Uta Hamamoto (mother; nee Uta Shimada), Yashuici Hamamoto
(father; in Japan), Itono Hamamoto (wife) and Yasuo Hamamoto (son). His home
address is listed as Box 118, Steveston, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to
Sunnyside Ranch, Grand Forks, BC, care of C.V. Meggitt. His farm and home,
located at 674 Railway Avenue, Steveston, BC, was seized and sold to Mary Rose
Ransford and Robert Gilbert Randford. Offers were also made by the Director of
the Veterans’ Land Act, Pete Miloglav, and Herbert Joseph Trimble. His other
listed seized property includes fishing nets, a piano, and a coal stove.
| Sex | M |
| Date of Birth | 20 January 1897 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Locations after uprooting |
Grand Forks, BC
|
| Locations before uprooting |
Steveston
|
| Reel |
C-9318
(1380-1565)
|
| Type | Person |
| Custodian Number | 1396 |
| Name | Umajiro Hamamoto |
| Dates |
Not Before:
23 March 1942
Not After:
18 November 1950
|
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1396: Umajiro Hamamoto
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