1947: Sumi Tateyama

1947: Sumi Tateyama

Sumi Tateyama

She was born on 15 December 1901. Her maiden name is Sumi Nishio. Her occupation is listed as “Farmer’s help”. Her family includes Sengami Nishio (mother; nee Sengami Kaji), Shintaro Nishio (father), Iwasuke Tateyama (husband), Ruriko Tateyama (daughter; in Japan), and Joe Tateyama (son). Her sons were living at Kaseda Cho Kawanabe gun Kagosluma Ken, Japan. Her home address is listed as Hatzic Prairie Road, Dewdney, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Iron Springs, AB.
Sex F
Date of Birth 15 December 1901
Nationality Japanese national
Locations after uprooting
Iron Springs, AB
Locations before uprooting
Dewdney
Reel
C-9326 (65-75)
Type Person
Custodian Number 1947
Name Sumi Tateyama

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1947: Sumi Tateyama

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Metadata Author: Lindy Marks
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