5355: Moto Morishita

5355: Moto Morishita

She was born on 15 March 1887. Her maiden name is Moto Shibata. She was the storekeeper of Morishita Dry-Goods. Her family includes Rie Shibata (mother), Chonosuke Morishita (husband; deceased), Haruko Morishita (daughter), Mariye Morishita (daughter), and Yayoi Morishita (daughter). Her home address is listed as 89 Moncton Street, Steveston, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Toronto, ON.
Sex F
Date of Birth 15 March 1887
Nationality Naturalized Canadian
Locations after uprooting
Toronto, ON
Reel
C-9355 (1965-2054)
Type Person
Custodian Number 5355
Name Moto Morishita

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5355: Moto Morishita

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Metadata Author: Jayson Jap
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