Yoichi Sumi
He was born 3 November 1899. He was a farmer and a mill hand employed by R.B. McLean Lumber Company. His family includes Natsu Sumi (mother), Naomatsu Sumi (father), Tomi Sumi (wife), and Aiko Sumi (daughter). His home address is listed as Port Alberni, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Barnwell, AB and Cranford, AB.
Metadata
| Forename | Yoichi |
| Surname | Sumi |
| Regularized Name | Yoichi Sumi |
| Custodian Identification Number | 7032 |
| Nationality | Unknown |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Barnwell, AB |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Cranford, AB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Port Alberni |
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Terminology
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