James Okano
Bird Commission case file number 630. Custodian file number 2137. (Source: lac_rg33-69_volume_30_file_0630)
He was born on 1 November 1922. His name is also listed as Sueyuki James Okano. He was a farmer. His family includes Riyo Okano (mother; nee Riyo Kimura) and Kumanosuke Okano (father). His home address is listed as Ganges, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Magrath, AB.
Metadata
| Surname | Okano |
| Forename | James |
| AddName | Sueyuki |
| Regularized Name | James Okano |
| Forename | Sueyuki |
| Regularized Name | Sueyuki |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Settlement | Salt Spring Island |
| District | BC |
| Custodian Identification Number | 2137 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Magrath, AB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Ganges |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Land Titles (2)
Other Archival Files (1)
Terminology
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