4226: Umeo Oka
Umeo Oka
She was born on 23 January 1896. She was a Japanese language teacher. She was associated
with the Japanese School Maintainers Association. Her family includes Mon Shigetomi
(mother; nee Mon Sato), Ichiro Shigetomi (father), Shigeta Oka (husband; deceased),
and Kujoshi Oka [possibly Hujoshi Oka] (son). Her home address is listed as P.O. Box
118, Hammond, BC [possibly P.O. Box 148, Hammond, BC]. She was forcibly uprooted to
Glenlea, MB and Winnipeg, MB.
| Sex | F |
| Date of Birth | 23 January 1896 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Locations after uprooting |
Glenlea, MB
Winnipeg, MB
|
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4226: Umeo Oka
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