Esther Kuwabara

Esther Kuwabara

Kuwabara was born on 29 March 1912. She is also named in the file as Kayaco Kuwabara. Her maiden name is Esther Ennyu. Her occupation is listed as housewife. Her family includes Moto Ennyu (mother; nee Moto Otsuyama), Sannosuke Ennyu (father), and Masao Kuwabara (husband) Her home address is listed as 540 Dunedin Street, Victoria, BC. 2124 Gravely Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. She was forcibly uprooted to Sandon, BC. No seized property is listed in the file.

Metadata

ForenameEsther
SurnameKuwabara
Regularized NameEsther Kuwabara
Custodian Identification Number1543
NationalityCanadian born
Residence (after uprooting)Sandon, BC
Residence (before uprooting)Vancouver

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Custodian Case Files (1)

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