Mataichi Yoshimura
He was born on 1 January 1877. He was a shingle worker employed by Stave Lake Cedar Company. His family includes Koharu Yoshimura (wife; nee Koharu Otome; deceased), Yasuemon Yoshimura (father), Suna Yoshimura (mother; nee Suna Kirihara). He lived in Mission City, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to New Denver, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Mataichi |
| Surname | Yoshimura |
| Regularized Name | Mataichi Yoshimura |
| Custodian Identification Number | 10165 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | New Denver, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Mission City |
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