Isematsu Sumi
He was born on 21 October 1893. He was a gardener. His family includes Katsuyo Sumi (wife), Fukuichi Sumi (father), Umeno Sumi (mother; nee Umeno Kimura), Shizue Sumi (daughter), Hisatoshi Sumi (son), Tsutomu Sumi (son), and Masami Sumi (son). His home address is listed as 1907 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Toronto, ON.
Metadata
| Forename | Isematsu |
| Surname | Sumi |
| Regularized Name | Isematsu Sumi |
| Custodian Identification Number | 11292 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Toronto, ON |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
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Terminology
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