2976: Wai Sameshima
Wai Sameshima
She was born on 24 March 1896. Her occupation is listed as housewife, but an additional
note in the file indicates that she was a strawberry grower who owned five acres of
land. Her family includes Hashi Takezaki (mother; nee Hashi Tahara), Kunajiro Takezaki
(father), Keizo Sameshima (husband), and Iwami Sameshima (son). Her home address is
listed as Whonnock, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Lethbridge, AB.
| Sex | F |
| Date of Birth | 24 March 1896 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Locations after uprooting |
Lethbridge, AB
|
| Locations before uprooting |
Whonnock
|
| Reel |
C-9332
(1791-1797)
|
| Type | Person |
| Custodian Number | 2976 |
| Name | Wai Sameshima |
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2976: Wai Sameshima
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