Hiroma Yano
He was born on 6 September 1887. He was a self-employed fisherman partnered with T. Higo. His family includes Kauemon Yano (father), Ei Yano (mother; nee Ei Kobara), Ine Yano (wife; in Japan), Yaeko Yano (daughter; in Japan) and Hideo Yano (son; in Japan). He lived in Indian River, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Hiroma |
| Surname | Yano |
| Regularized Name | Hiroma Yano |
| Custodian Identification Number | 11582 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Slocan, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Indian River |
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Terminology
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