Mataichi Yoshimura

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

ForenameMataichi
SurnameYoshimura
Regularized NameMataichi Yoshimura
Custodian Identification Number10165
NationalityJapanese national
Residence (after uprooting)New Denver, BC
Residence (before uprooting)Mission City

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Terminology

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