5143: James Sumi

James Sumi

He was born on 26 December 1913. He is also listed as Keiji Sumi. He was a self-employed farmer. His family includes Kuma Sumi (mother; nee Kuma Otani), Kikumatsu Sumi (father), Tsuruko Sumi (wife), Charles Sumi [also listed as Kazuo Sumi] (son), and Roy Sumi (son). His home address is listed as Mayne Island, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Chase, BC and Tappen, BC.

Sex	M
Date of Birth	26 December 1913
Nationality	Canadian born
Locations after uprooting	Chase, BC Tappen, BC
Locations before uprooting	Mayne Island

Reel	C-9353 (491-583)
Type	Person
Custodian Number	5143
Name	James Sumi

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5143: James Sumi

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Metadata Author: Jayson Jap

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Source: Library and Archives Canada, Office of the Custodian of Enemy Property Fonds, C-3 Business Records

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