8934: Benji Tanaka

Benji Tanaka

He was born on 15 August 1876. He was a caretaker employed by his daughter. His family includes 52 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC and 217 32nd Avenue, Ruskin, BC. His home address is listed as 52 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to East Lillooet, BC.

Sex	M
Date of Birth	15 August 1876
Nationality	Naturalized Canadian
Locations after uprooting	East Lillooet, BC
Locations before uprooting	Vancouver

Reel	C-9387 (1491-1494)
Type	Person
Custodian Number	8934
Name	Benji Tanaka

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Title

8934: Benji Tanaka

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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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