Mika Fukushima
She was born on 18 June 1899. Her maiden name is Mika Oda. Her previous married name is Mika Matsuyama. She was a self-employed confectioner at 56 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. Her family includes Chiye Oda (mother), Sakubei Oda (father), Tomekichi Matsuyama (first husband), and Fujiyuki Fukushima (second husband). Her home address is listed as 309 Carrol Street, Vancouver, BC. 56 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. She was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Mika |
| Surname | Fukushima |
| Regularized Name | Mika Fukushima |
| Custodian Identification Number | 12503 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Tashme, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
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Terminology
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