Tsunekichi Matsumoto
Matsumoto was born on 10 June 1874. He was a fisherman formerly employed by A.B.C. Packers, Steveston, BC. His family includes Umeno Matsumoto (wife; in Japan) and Chieko Matsumoto (daughter; in Japan). He lived at Phoenix Cannery, Steveston, BC and was forcibly uprooted to Kaslo, BC and New Denver, BC. His listed seized property includes: boat “T.M.”; household belongings; fishing equipment.
Metadata
| Forename | Tsunekichi |
| Surname | Matsumoto |
| Regularized Name | Tsunekichi Matsumoto |
| Custodian Identification Number | 1455 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Kaslo, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | New Denver, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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