5739: Shimae Kusano

5739: Shimae Kusano

Shimae Kusano

She was born on 8 April 1885. Her maiden name is Shimae Gyotoku. She was a housewife and a farmer’s help. Her family includes Misa Gyotoku (mother; nee Misa Takeshita), Eikichi Gyotoku (father), Kyujiro Kusano (husband), Akira Kusano (son), Ayako Kameda (daughter; nee Ayako Kusano), Sakaye Kusano (daughter), Tokiyoshi Kusano [also listed as Fred Kusano] (son), Kirie Kusano (daughter), Chieko Kusano (daughter), Isamu Kusano (son), and Hisao Kusano (son). Her home address is listed as Powerline Road, Rural Route No. 1, Hammond, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Glenlea, MB.
Sex F
Date of Birth 08 April 1885
Nationality Japanese national
Locations after uprooting
Glenlea, MB
Locations before uprooting
Hammond
Reel
C-9361 (1740-1745)
Type Person
Custodian Number 5739
Name Shimae Kusano

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5739: Shimae Kusano

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