2662: Yonekichi Tanaka

2662: Yonekichi Tanaka

Yonekichi Tanaka

He was born on 27 November 1894. He was a fisherman employed by Inverness Cannery Limited. His family includes Komu Tanaka (mother), Kichimatsu Tanaka (father), Koharu Tanaka (wife), Yoshio Tanaka (son), Yoneharu Tanaka (son), Kichizo Tanaka (son), Yoneko Tanaka (daughter), Kiyoko Tanaka (daughter), Michiho Tanaka (son), Motomu Tanaka (son), and Sakae Tanaka (daughter). His home address is listed as Inverness Cannery, Skeena River, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Grand Forks, BC.
Sex M
Date of Birth 27 November 1894
Nationality Naturalized Canadian
Locations after uprooting
Grand Forks, BC
Locations before uprooting
Skeena River
Reel
C-9330 (1044-1070)
Type Person
Custodian Number 2662
Name Yonekichi Tanaka

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2662: Yonekichi Tanaka

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Metadata Author: Lindy Marks
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