14658: Yosoya Omoto

14658: Yosoya Omoto

Yosoya Omoto

He was born on 28 January 1895. He was a confectioner. His family includes Misa Omoto (mother), Shokichi Omoto (father), Chiyo Omoto (wife; nee Chiyo Nose), Eiko Omoto (daughter), and Aiko Omoto (daughter). 315 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Picture Butte, AB and Coalhurst, AB. He was exiled to Japan on 17 June 1946.
Sex M
Date of Birth 28 January 1895
Nationality Japanese national
Locations after uprooting
Picture Butte, AB
Coalhurst, AB
Date exiled to Japan 17 June 1946
Locations before uprooting
Vancouver
Reel
C-9428 (2011-2050)
Type Person
Custodian Number 14658
Name Yosoya Omoto

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14658: Yosoya Omoto

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Metadata Author: Lindy Marks
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