1723: Matakichi Yamamoto

1723: Matakichi Yamamoto

Matakichi Yamamoto

He was born on 9 April 1875. He was a fisherman employed by Great West Cannery, Steveston, BC. His family includes Kofuji Yamamoto (wife; in Japan). His home address is listed as House No. 5, Great West Cannery, Steveston, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Kaslo, BC and Slocan, BC. He was exiled to Japan on 17 June 1946.
Sex M
Date of Birth 09 April 1875
Nationality Naturalized Canadian
Locations after uprooting
Kaslo, BC
Slocan, BC
Date exiled to Japan 17 June 1946
Locations before uprooting
Steveston
Reel
C-9323 (1589-1619)
Type Person
Custodian Number 1723
Name Matakichi Yamamoto

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1723: Matakichi Yamamoto

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Metadata Author: Lindy Marks
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