Matakichi Yamamoto
He was born on 9 April 1875. He was a fisherman employed by Great West Cannery, Steveston, BC. His family includes Kofuji Yamamoto (wife; in Japan). His home address is listed as House No. 5, Great West Cannery, Steveston, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Kaslo, BC and Slocan, BC. He was exiled to Japan on 17 June 1946.
Metadata
| Forename | Matakichi |
| Surname | Yamamoto |
| Regularized Name | Matakichi Yamamoto |
| Custodian Identification Number | 1723 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Kaslo, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Slocan, BC |
| Label | Exiled to Japan |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
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Terminology
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