Tomekichi Kokuryo

Tomekichi Kokuryo

He was born on 22 January 1884. He was a labourer employed by Nicholas Chemical Company, Barnet, BC. His family includes Kiwo Kokuryo [possibly Kio Kokuryo] (wife; nee Kiwo Iharada or Kio Iharada), and Hideko Kokuryo (daughter). His home address is listed as Barnet, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to East Lillooet, BC.

Metadata

ForenameTomekichi
SurnameKokuryo
Regularized NameTomekichi Kokuryo
Custodian Identification Number9030
NationalityJapanese national
Residence (after uprooting)East Lillooet, BC
Residence (before uprooting)Barnet

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Shared Surnames

Kokuryo

Terminology

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