8809: Haru Wakahara

8809: Haru Wakahara

Haru Wakahara

She was born on 20 January 1891. Her maiden name is Haru Yoshida. She was a housewife. Her family includes Masu Yoshida (mother; nee Masu Hatta), Tayoji Yoshida (father), Sannosuke Wakahara (husband), Ken Wakahara (son), Tomohiko Wakahara (son), Kikuye Wakahara (daughter), Kimiye Wakahara (daughter), and Hidemi Wakahara (son). Her home address is listed as 32nd Avenue, Ruskin, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC and he was exiled to Japan on 17 June 1946.
Sex F
Date of Birth 20 January 1891
Nationality Japanese national
Locations after uprooting
Slocan, BC
Date exiled to Japan 17 June 1946
Locations before uprooting
Ruskin
Reel
C-9386 (1055-1102)
Type Person
Custodian Number 8809
Name Haru Wakahara

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8809: Haru Wakahara

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Metadata Author: Jayson Jap
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