Kiutaro Yoshino

Kiutaro Yoshino

He was born on 3 June 1877. He was also known as Kyutaro Yoshino. He was a sawmill hand employed by Fraser Mills, BC. His family includes Naya Ioki (common-law wife), Hiro Ioki (former wife), and Katsuyo Yoshino (daughter). His home address is listed as 609 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster, BC. 335 Pembina Street, New Westminster, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Radium Hot Springs, BC and Slocan, BC.

Metadata

ForenameKiutaro
SurnameYoshino
Regularized NameKiutaro Yoshino
Custodian Identification Number7746
NationalityJapanese national
Residence (after uprooting)Radium Hot Springs, BC
Residence (after uprooting)Slocan, BC
Residence (before uprooting)New Westminster

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