Sumiye Yonekura
Yonekura was born on 20 February 1894. No occupation is listed for her. Her family includes Tomekichi Yonekura (husband), Tadao Yonekura (son), Asako Yonekura (daughter), and Yoshiharu Yonekura (son). Her home address is listed as P.O. Box 254, Steveston, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC. Her listed seized property includes a Singer sewing machine and household belongings.
Metadata
| Forename | Sumiye |
| Surname | Yonekura |
| Regularized Name | Sumiye Yonekura |
| Custodian Identification Number | 1383 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Slocan, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
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