12784: Moto Watanabe

Moto Watanabe

She was born on 29 March 1903. Her name changed to Moto Kitagawa when she remarried. She was a barber at 105 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC. Her family includes Yasaburo Watanabe (former husband), Genzo Kitagawa (husband), Shoichi Watanabae (son), and Masakazu Watanabae (son). Her home address is listed as 105 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC. 354 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. She was forcibly uprooted to New Denver, BC.

Sex	F
Date of Birth	29 March 1903
Nationality	Japanese national
Locations after uprooting	New Denver, BC
Locations before uprooting	Vancouver

Reel	C-9417 (504-517)
Type	Person
Custodian Number	12784
Name	Moto Watanabe

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Title

12784: Moto Watanabe

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Metadata Author: Lindy Marks

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Source: Library and Archives Canada, Office of the Custodian of Enemy Property Fonds, C-3 Business Records

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