8750: Shoichi Kamai

8750: Shoichi Kamai

Shoichi Kamai

He was born on 26 June 1871. He was a self-employed boat puller. His family includes Aki Kamai (mother), Shojiro Kamai (father), Shiya Kamai (wife; nee Shiya Nakamura; in Japan), Maynie Kuyako Kamai (daughter; in Japan), Lizzie Fuyeko Kamai (daughter; in Japan), George Seigi Kamai (son; in Japan), and Daizi Kamai (daughter; in Japan). His home address is listed as Vancouver Cannery, Eburne, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC and he was exiled to Japan on 17 June 1946.
Sex M
Date of Birth 26 June 1871
Nationality Naturalized Canadian
Locations after uprooting
Slocan, BC
Date exiled to Japan 17 June 1946
Locations before uprooting
Eburne
Reel
C-9385 (2209-2247)
Type Person
Custodian Number 8750
Name Shoichi Kamai

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8750: Shoichi Kamai

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Metadata Author: Jayson Jap
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