2172: Janji Watanabe

2172: Janji Watanabe

Janji Watanabe

He was born on 24 February 1899. He was a painter employed by B.C. Pulp & Paper Company, Port Alice, BC. His family includes Suzu Watanabe (mother; nee Suzu Matsumoto), Janji Watanabe (father), and Mitsue Watanabe (wife; nee Mitsue Katada; in Japan). His home address is listed as Port Alice, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Chapleau, ON.
Sex M
Date of Birth 24 February 1899
Nationality Canadian born
Locations after uprooting
Chapleau, ON
Locations before uprooting
Port Alice
Reel
C-9327 (1587-1593)
Type Person
Custodian Number 2172
Name Janji Watanabe

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2172: Janji Watanabe

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Metadata Author: Lindy Marks
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