Sumi Yanai
She was born on 12 February 1892. Her occupation is listed as housewife. Her family includes Mito Miyazaki (mother), Yohei (father), Hisakichi Yanai (husband), Arimichi Yanai (son), Narete Yanai (son), Maei Yanai (daughter), Norikichi Yanai (son), Tomi Yanai (daughter), Chiya Yanai (daughter), and Satomi Yanai (daughter). Her home address is listed as Sidney, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC and New Denver, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Sumi |
| Surname | Yanai |
| Regularized Name | Sumi Yanai |
| Custodian Identification Number | 1704 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Slocan, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | New Denver, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Sidney |
Collections
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