Tsuruko Sumi
She was born on 9 November 1918. Her maiden name is Tsuruko Sasaki. She was a housewife. Her family includes Naka Sasaki (mother; nee Naka Sumi), Shigeru Sasaki (father), James Sumi [also listed as Keiji Sumi] (husband), Charles Sumi [also listed as Kazuo Sumi] (son), and Roy Sumi (son). Her home address is listed as Mayne Island, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Knotch Hill, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Tsuruko |
| Surname | Sumi |
| Regularized Name | Tsuruko Sumi |
| Custodian Identification Number | 9191 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Knotch Hill, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Mayne Island |
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