Jiroichi Tanaka
He was born on 15 September 1884. He is also listed as Jiroishi Tanaka. He was a fisherman employed by A.B.C. Packers, Steveston, BC. His family includes Rinnosuke Tanaka (father), Shika Tanaka (former wife; nee Shika Yoshida; in Japan), Kon Tanaka (wife; nee Kon Hashimoto; in Japan), Hitoshi Tanaka (son), Takao Tanaka (son), Toshiaki Tanaka (son), Tamie Tanaka (daughter; in Japan), Iwao Tanaka (son; in Japan), Toyoko Tanaka (daughter; in Japan), Suzue Tanaka (daughter; in Japan), and Yoshiko Tanaka (daughter; in Japan). His mother’s maiden name is Yoshida. His home address is listed as Box 262, Second Avenue Crescent and Chatham, Steveston, BC. Steveston, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Lorette, MB. He was exiled to Japan on 2 October 1946.
Metadata
| Forename | Jiroichi |
| Surname | Tanaka |
| Regularized Name | Jiroichi Tanaka |
| Custodian Identification Number | 4120 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Lorette, MB |
| Label | Exiled to Japan |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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