Mokichi Marumoto
He was born on 7 July 1885. He was a fisherman employed by Bell-Irving Fishing Company Limited, Steveston, BC. His family includes Kameno Marumoto (wife), Kazumi Marumoto (son), Shigeru Marumoto (son), Minoni Marumoto (son), Ichiko Marumoto (daughter), and Yoko Marumoto (daughter). His home address is listed as P.O. Box 278, Steveston, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to New Denver, BC and Tashme, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Mokichi |
| Surname | Marumoto |
| Regularized Name | Mokichi Marumoto |
| Custodian Identification Number | 4376 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | New Denver, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Tashme, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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