Tamato Kumoi
He was born on 16 February 1900. He was a dry cleaner. His family includes Kiyoko Kumoi (wife; nee Kiyoko Ogata), Washitaro Kumoi (father), Waka Kumoi (mother), Kimie Kumoi (daughter), Yaeko Kumoi (daughter), Tamaye Kumoi (daughter), Lucille Kumoi [also listed as Kazue Kumoi] (daughter), May Kumoi (daughter), Shigeko Kumoi (daughter), June Kumoi (daughter), Fred Kumoi (son), and Robert Kumoi (son). He lived in Chemainus, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC and exiled to Japan on 31 May 1946.
Metadata
| Forename | Tamato |
| Surname | Kumoi |
| Regularized Name | Tamato Kumoi |
| Custodian Identification Number | 11566 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Tashme, BC |
| Label | Exiled to Japan |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Chemainus |
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