1289: Rinkichi IsobeMetadata AuthorLindy Marks

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 Rinkichi Isobe Rinkichi Isobe1289Naturalized CanadianSandon, BCVancouver

Isobe was born 6 September 1884. He was a fisherman employed by Manito Cannery in Kimisquit, BC. His gasboat license was #5791. His family includes Shizu Kumagai (common-law wife), Toshiko Kumagai (daughter), Hiroshi Kumagai (son), Matsuye Kumagai (daughter), and Yasuyuki Kumagai (son). The names of his father and mother are not provided. He rented two rooms at 1603 Franklin Street, Vancouver, BC, in the home of Mr. S. Matsuzaki. He was forcibly uprooted to Sandon, BC on 9 April 1942. His listed seized property includes a boat named “R.I.” which was purchased by Canadian Fishing Company Limited. His household belongings were sold under duress and the items he left behind were unable to be found.

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Rinkichi Isobe

Isobe was born 6 September 1884. He was a fisherman employed by Manito Cannery in Kimisquit, BC. His gasboat license was #5791. His family includes Shizu Kumagai (common-law wife), Toshiko Kumagai (daughter), Hiroshi Kumagai (son), Matsuye Kumagai (daughter), and Yasuyuki Kumagai (son). The names of his father and mother are not provided. He rented two rooms at 1603 Franklin Street, Vancouver, BC, in the home of Mr. S. Matsuzaki. He was forcibly uprooted to Sandon, BC on 9 April 1942. His listed seized property includes a boat named “R.I.” which was purchased by Canadian Fishing Company Limited. His household belongings were sold under duress and the items he left behind were unable to be found.

SexMDate of Birth06 September 1884NationalityNaturalized CanadianLocations after uprootingSandon, BCLocations before uprootingVancouver
ReelC-9317 (26-33) TypePersonCustodian Number1289NameRinkichi IsobeDates Not Before: 04 April 1942Not After: 23 July 1944