Yasutaro Yamaga
He was born on 30 March 1886. He was a manager employed by Maple Ridge Co-operative Produce Exchange. His family includes Mine Yamaga (mother), Chuzo Yamaga (father), Fumi Yamaga (wife), Shinji Yamaga (son), Kazuko Yamaga (daughter), Toyo Kimura (daughter; nee Toyo Kimura). His home address is listed as 26-18th Avenue, Haney, BC and Rural Route No. 1, Whonnock, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Hope End, BC and 70 Mile House, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Yasutaro |
| Surname | Yamaga |
| Regularized Name | Yasutaro Yamaga |
| Custodian Identification Number | 6660 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Hope End, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Mile House, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Haney |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Whonnock |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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