Yosoya Omoto
He was born on 28 January 1895. He was a confectioner. His family includes Misa Omoto (mother), Shokichi Omoto (father), Chiyo Omoto (wife; nee Chiyo Nose), Eiko Omoto (daughter), and Aiko Omoto (daughter). 315 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Picture Butte, AB and Coalhurst, AB. He was exiled to Japan on 17 June 1946.
Metadata
| Forename | Yosoya |
| Surname | Omoto |
| Regularized Name | Yosoya Omoto |
| Custodian Identification Number | 14658 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Picture Butte, AB |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Coalhurst, AB |
| Label | Exiled to Japan |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
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