Chiyo Koyama
She was born on 29 August 1902. Her maiden name is Chiyo Ito. She also used the name Rosie Johns. Her family includes Waka Ito (mother; nee Waka Nishimoto), Hidekichi Ito (father), Jaigo Koyama (former husband; separated), Harry Johns (husband; common-law), and Irene Johns (daughter). She lived at 519 Kaslo Street, Vancouver, BC. She is listed as “exempt” from being forcibly uprooted.
Metadata
| Forename | Chiyo |
| Surname | Koyama |
| Regularized Name | Chiyo Koyama |
| Custodian Identification Number | 13317 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
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Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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