6903: Kanetoshi Morioka

6903: Kanetoshi Morioka

Kanetoshi Morioka

He was born on 08 July 1904. He was a farmer in New Westminster. His family includes Shikama Morioka (father; in Japan), Sato Morioka (mother; nee Inouye; in Japan), Natsuki Morioka (wife; nee Natsuki Fujioka; born on 10 August 1909), Kanako Morioka (daughter), Sonoko Morioka (daughter), Tatsuo Morioka (son). He lived in New Westminster, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Popoff Farms, Slocan, BC. His listed seized property includes Lot 1 on 1572 Town Line Road with area of 19.24 acres, one horse, crops and fruit trees, household belongings, bunkhouse and supplies, packing shed and supplies, chicken coop and supplies.
Sex M
Date of Birth 08 July 1904
Nationality Japanese national
Locations after uprooting
Slocan, BC
Reel
C-9369 (2170-2260)
Type Person
Custodian Number 6903
Name Kanetoshi Morioka
Dates
Not Before: 01 May 1942
Not After: 30 January 1950

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6903: Kanetoshi Morioka

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Metadata Author: Natsuki Abe
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