Shyojiro Kaneko
Kaneko was born on 03 September 1888. He is also named in the file as Shiyojiro Kaneko. He was a fisherman employed by Nelson Brothers Fisheries Limited, Prince Rupert, BC. His family includes Seki Kaneko (wife; nee Seki Kaneko), Taeko Kurahara (daughter; nee Taeko Kaneko), Toshiko Codd (daughter; nee Toshiko Kaneko), Fujiye Kaneko (daughter) and Yukie Kaneko (daughter). He lived at 476 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC and was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC. His listed seized property includes: boat “S.K.”
Metadata
| Forename | Shyojiro |
| Surname | Kaneko |
| Regularized Name | Shyojiro Kaneko |
| Custodian Identification Number | 1213 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Tashme, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
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Custodian Case Files (1)
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