Tomekichi Motomochi

Tomekichi Motomochi

He was born on 29 April 1900. He was a gardener employed by Vernon Orchards. His family includes Yoshiko Motomochi (wife; nee Yoshiko Ogawa), Kaoru Motomochi (daughter), Michiko Motomochi (daughter), Rinko Motomochi (daughter), and Hideyuki Motomochi (son). His home address is listed as 567 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Vernon, BC.

Metadata

ForenameTomekichi
SurnameMotomochi
Regularized NameTomekichi Motomochi
Custodian Identification Number11330
NationalityJapanese national
Residence (after uprooting)Vernon, BC
Residence (before uprooting)Vancouver

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