Tsunekichi Yamada
Yamada was born on 14 November 1881. He was a fisherman. His family includes Ochio Yamada (mother; nee Ochio Kuroka), Tokumatsu Yamada (father; deceased at time of file), and Shika Yamada (wife; nee Shika Yoshida). He lived in the Japanese Fishing Village of Storm Bay, Tofino, BC and was forcibly uprooted to Hastings Park, Vancouver, BC and Grand Forks, BC. His listed seized property includes: two houses; boat “Ditch Bay” [also, boat “T.Y.”]; fishing machine and other equipment; household belongings.
Metadata
| Forename | Tsunekichi |
| Surname | Yamada |
| Regularized Name | Tsunekichi Yamada |
| Custodian Identification Number | 1428 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Grand Forks, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Tofino |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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