Hifumi Ando
He was born on 18 March 1901. He was a mill hand employed by Timberland Lumber Company, New Westminster, BC. His family includes Koto Ando (mother; nee Koto Ishitani), Utako Ando (wife; nee Utako Kawasaki), Eddie Ando [also listed as Kimiaki Ando] (son), and Hiroko Ando (daughter). His home address is listed as 631-6th Street, New Westminster, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Taylor Lake, Clinton, BC, Turin, AB, and Merritt, BC. His listed seized property includes his vehicle, a 1929 Chevrolet Coupe, as well as a baby buggy, wagon, high chair, and household belongings.
Metadata
| Forename | Hifumi |
| Surname | Ando |
| Regularized Name | Hifumi Ando |
| Custodian Identification Number | 6912 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Clinton, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Turin, AB |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Merritt, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | New Westminster |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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