Masuko Higano

Masuko Higano

She was born on 1 March 1907. Her maiden name is Masuko Tsuchiya. She was a housewife. Her family includes Tsugi Tsuchiya (mother; nee Tsugi Asahina), Hajime Tsuchiya (father), Yoshiichi Higano (husband), and June Higano [also listed as Takako Higano] (daughter). 825 Prior Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. She was forcibly uprooted to Big Eddy, BC.

Metadata

ForenameMasuko
SurnameHigano
Regularized NameMasuko Higano
Custodian Identification Number15226
NationalityJapanese national
Residence (after uprooting)Big Eddy, BC
Residence (before uprooting)Vancouver

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Terminology

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