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Wada

Case File Number Name Birth Date Sex Note
3366 Kazuo Wada 19 June 1898 Male
He was born on 19 June 1898. He was a self-employed farmer. His family includes Chiju Wada [possibly Chijia Wada] (mother; nee Chiju Izumida or Chijia Izumida), Torataro Wada (father), Kumi Wada (wife; nee Kumi Sakamoto), Sackie Wada (daughter), Yoshiyaki Wada (son), and Jean Wada [also listed as Yoko Wada] (daughter; born in 1943 in Picture Butte, AB). His home address is listed as Parker Road, Ruskin, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Picture Butte, AB.
2974 Kumi Wada 05 January 1903 Female
She was born on 5 January 1903. Her maiden name is Kumi Sakamoto. Her occupation is listed as housewife. Her family includes Tame Sakamoto (mother; nee Tame Hisakawa), Torihei Sakamoto (father), Kazuo Wada (husband), Jean Wada [also listed as Yoko Wada] (daughter; born in 1943 in Picture Butte, AB), Sackie Wada (daughter), and Yoshiyaki Wada (son). Her home address is listed as Parker Road, Ruskin, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Picture Butte, AB.
12481 Seisaku Wada 23 January 1874 Male
He was born on 23 January 1874. He was a carpenter. His home address is listed as 658 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Hastings Park, Vancouver, BC and New Denver, BC.
9317 Yoshihiro Wada 01 June 1889 Male
He was born on 01 June 1889. He was a logger employed by Capilano Logging Company, Hatzic, BC. His family includes Torae Wada (mother), Umekichi Wada (father), Yoshiko Wada (wife), Naomi Wada (daughter) and Michiko Wada (daughter). His home address is listed as PO Box 40, Coombs, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC. He was exiled to Japan on 31 May 1946.
13053 Yoshiko Wada 24 January 1900 Female
She was born on 24 January 1900. She was a housewife. Her family includes Kusue Wada (mother), Gitaro Wada (father), Yoshihiro Wada (husband), Naomi Wada (daughter), and Michiko Wada (daughter). Her home address is listed as 236 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. Coombs, BC is listed as a former address. She was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC and was exiled to Japan on 31 May 1946.
14671 Yoshimatsu Wada 20 July 1881 Male
He was born on 20 July 1881. He was a fisherman. His family includes Orizo Wada (mother). 245 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. He died on 20 May 1941.

Wakabayashi

Case File Number Name Birth Date Sex Note
9008 Akiko Wakabayashi 23 December 1919 Female
She was born on 23 December 1919. Her maiden name is Akiko Kobayashi. She was a housewife. Her family includes Matsu Kobayashi (mother; nee Matsu Ida), Akitomo Kobayashi (father), and Tadao Wakabayashi (husband). Her home address is listed as 2456 McGill Street, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Blind Bay, BC.
484 Chie Wakabayashi 28 January 1926 Female
She was born on 28 January 1926. She was a cannery worker. Her family includes Kino Wakabayashi (mother) and Yokichi Wakabayashi (father). Her home address is listed as Port Essington, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Sandon, BC.
1293 Chujiro Wakabayashi 25 February 1910 Male
Wakabayashi was born 25 February 1910. He was an accountant employed by B.C. Purchasers’ Co-Operative Association. His family includes Tatsu Wakabayashi (mother; nee Tatsu Suchida) Chuya Wakabayashi (father), and Seishiro Tsuchida (uncle). His home address was 2456 McGill Street, Vancouver, BC., while 439 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Blind Bay, BC. His listed seized property includes: a 1941 Ford Super Deluxe two-door Model 11A 2A2024; a Philco Radio, Model 37, Cabinet style; shares in B.C. Purchasers’ Co-Operative Association; and shares in Minto Gold. The Ford was purchased by the RCMP.
12497 Chutaro Wakabayashi 29 July 1901 Male
He was born on 29 July 1901. He worked in the transfer business. His family includes Sute Wakabayashi (mother), Suteya Wakabayashi (father), Koto Wakabayashi (wife), Teruko Wakabayashi (daughter), Tadato Wakabayashi (son), Takao Wakabayashi (son), and Masaru Wakabayashi (son). His home address is listed as 463 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Hastings Park, Vancouver, BC; Slocan Extension, BC; and Lemon Creek, BC. He was exiled to Japan on 17 June 1946.
4036 Chuya Wakabayashi October 1864 Male
He was born on October 1864. His family includes Tatsu Wakabayashi (wife), Chujiro Wakabayashi (son), Tadao Wakabayashi (son), Chiyoko Ebata (daughter; nee Chiyoko Wakabayashi), and Chuzo Wakabayashi (son). His home address is listed as 2456 McGill Street, Vancouver, BC. 439 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC and Blind Bay, BC.
2077 Chuzo Wakabayashi 22 November 1918 Male
He was born on 22 November 1918. He was a truck driver employed by his father. His family includes Tatsu Wakabayashi (mother; nee Tatsu Tsuchida) and Chuya Wakabayashi (father). His home address is listed as 439 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Toronto, ON.
15596 Eric Wakabayashi 21 August 1925 Male
He was born on 21 August 1925. His name is also listed as Eric Jim Wakabayshi. He was a student. His family includes Ruth Wakabayashi [also listed as Ruth Toyoko Wakabayashi] (mother; nee Ruth Ohi or Ruth Toyoko Ohi) and Kenichi Wakabayashi (father). 165 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Toronto, ON.
14684 Genroku Wakabayashi 30 March 1903 Male
He was born on 30 March 1903. He was a gardener. His family includes Yone Wakabayashi (mother; nee Yone Kitamura), Shintaro Wakabayashi (father), Mitsue Wakabayashi (wife; nee Mitsue Kobori), Hideko Wakabayashi (daughter), and Miyoko Wakabayashi (daughter). His home address is listed as 9180 Hudson Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to McGillivray Falls, BC and East Lillooet, BC.
14210 Gentaro Wakabayashi 21 July 1900 Male
He was born on 21 Jully 1900. He was a millhand empployed by Albert Lumber Company, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Yone Wakabayashi (mother; nee Yone Kitamura), Shintaroo Wakabayashi (father), Yasue Wakabayashi (wife; nee Yasue Kobayashi), Tsutomu Wakabayashi (son), and Shinji Wakabayashi (son). 8055 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC and 9180 Hudson Street, Vancouver, BC are listed as former addresses. He was forcibly uprooted to Hope, BC and Tashme, BC.
14951 Genuemon Wakabayashi 29 March 1898 Male
He was born on 29 March 1898. He was a millhand employed by B.C. Fir Lumber Company Limited. His family includes Masa Wakabayashi (wife; in Japan), Kazue Wakabayashi (son; in Japan), Toshie Wakabayashi (daughter; in Japan), Noboru Wakabayashi (son; in Japan), Hiroshi Wakabayashi (son; in Japan), and Saburo Wakabayashi (son; in Japan). His home address is listed as 344 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Princeton, BC and Kamloops, BC.
8585 Hana Wakabayashi 12 May 1905 Female
She was born on 12 May 1905. She was a housewife. Her family includes Hikotaro Wakabayashi (husband), and Hikoichi Wakabayashi (son). Her home address is listed as 347 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Greenwood, BC.
9568 Hatsu Wakabayashi 25 February 1910 Female
She was born on 25 February 1910. Her maiden name is Hatsu Ohashi. She was a housewife. Her family includes Kiyo Ohashi (mother; nee Kiyo Ono), Yagoro Ohashi (father), Kizo Wakabayashi (husband), Kiyoshi Wakabayashi (son) and Kayoko Wakabayashi (daughter). Her home address is listed as 161 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. 1708 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC and 422 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC are listed as a former addresses. She was forcibly uprooted to Rosebery, BC. She was exiled to Japan on 02 August 1946.
9672 Hatsue Wakabayashi 1914 Female
She was born in 1914. Her maiden name is Hatsue Nishizaki. She was a hosuewife. Her family includes Ishino Nishizaki (mother; nee Ishino Yanobu), Busaburo Nishizaki (father), Tokuzo Wakabayashi (husband), Sachiko Wakabayashi (daughter), Isao Wakabayashi (son), Yoko Wakabayashi (daughter). Her home address is listed as 1673 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Lemon Creek, Slocan, BC.
2182 Hideo Wakabayashi 19 April 1924 Male
He was born on 19 April 1924. He was a fisherman employed by Anglo British Columbia Packing Company. His family includes Kino Wakabayashi (mother; nee Kino Kobayashi) and Yokichi Wakabayashi (father). His home address is listed as Port Essington, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Sandon, BC and Monte Lake, BC.
13648 Hikotaro Wakabayashi 25 May 1898 Male
He was born on 25 May 1898. He was a mill worker employed by Robertson and Hackett. His family includes Hana Wakabayashi [also listed as Hama Wakabayashi] (wife; nee Hana Fujiwara) and Hikoichi Wakabayashi (son). 347 Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Greenwood, BC.
8843 Hisako Wakabayashi 01 May 1926 Female
She was born on 1 May 1926. Her family includes Masu Wakabayashi (mother), and Kyutaro Wakabayashi [possibly Kutaro Wakabayashi] (father). Her home address is listed as 70 East 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC.
13884 Jisaburo Wakabayashi 04 July 1899 Male
He was born on 4 July 1899. He was a dry cleaner. His family includes Shige Wakabayashi (wife; nee Shige Kakizoe), Aiko Wakabayashi (daughter), Hiroshi Wakabayashi (son), Taeko Wakabayashi (daughter), and Sumiko Wakabayashi (daughter). 2145 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Rosebery Internment camp in New Denver, BC, and Kamloops, BC.
8373 Katsu Wakabayashi 10 January 1908 Female
She was born on 10 January 1908. She was a housewife. Her maiden name was Katsu Mishiba. Her family includes Tojiro Wakabayashi (husband), Seiichi Wakabayashi (son; also listed as Seige), Yuriko Wakabayashi (daughter), Harumi Wakabayashi (son), Emiko Wakabayashi (daughter), Chiyoko Wakabayashi (daughter), Ishi Mishiba (mother; nee Ishi Yamae), and Kizo Mishiba (father). Her home address is listed as Hillcrest, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC and she was exiled to Japan on 17 June 1946.
1432 Kenichi Wakabayashi 14 September 1895 Unknown
Wakabayashi was born on 14 September 1895. Documents in file list Wakabayashi as changing his name to George Ken Wake. He was a rooming house proprietor. His family includes Toyoko Wakabayashi (wife; nee Toyoko Ohi) and Jin Wakabayashi [also listed as Eric Wakabayashi] (son; born on 21 August 1925). He lived at 165 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC and was forcibly uprooted to 37 Delaware Avenue, Toronto, ON, 225 Rusholme Road, Toronto, ON, and 142 Jane Street, Toronto, ON. His listed seized property includes: 165 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC; 117-119-121 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC; household belongings.
3467 Kiichi Wakabayashi 24 April 1921 Male
He was born on 24 April 1921. He was a gardener. His family includes Yae Wakabayashi [listed as Yaye Wakabayashi] (mother; Yae Mori), and Takejiro Wakabayashi (father). His home address is listed as 1805 Pine Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to London, ON.
2178 Kino Wakabayashi 08 November 1895 Female
She was born on 8 November 1895. Her maiden name is Kino Kobayashi. Her occupation is listed as housewife. Her family includes Toshiro Kobayashi (father), Yokichi Wakabayashi (husband), Aiko Wakabayashi (daughter), Michie Wakabayashi (daughter), Chie Wakabayashi (daughter), Hideo Wakabayashi (son), Yoshie Wakabayashi (daughter), and Natsuko Wakabayashi (daughter). Her home address is listed as Port Essington, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Sandon, BC.
11365 Kinzo Wakabayashi 22 May 1904 Male
He was born on 22 May 1904. He was a millhand employed by Automatic Trimmer & Carpenter. His family includes Tama Wakabayashi (father), Fuye Wakabayashi (mother), Sadako Wakabayashi [also listed as Sada Wakabayashi] (wife; nee Sadako Tajima also Sada Tajima), Sadao Wakabayashi (son), Kaoru Wakabayashi (son), Mitsuo Wakabayashi (son), and Miyoko Wakabayashi (daughter). His home address is listed as 326 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Lemon Creek, BC.
13471 Kizo Wakabayashi 12 November 1903 Male
He was born on 12 November 1903. He operated National Grocery at 1708 East 9th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Shizu Wakabayashi (mother; nee Shizu Yokotao), Sotaro Wakabayashi (father), Hatsu Wakabayashi (wife; nee Hatsu Ohashi), Kiyoshi Wakabayashi (son), and Kayoko Wakabayashi (daughter). 1708 East 9th Avenue, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to New Denver, BC and was exiled to Japan on 2 August 1946.
7304 Koto Wakabayashi 11 December 1906 Female
She was born on 11 December 1906. Her occupation is listed as housewife. Her family includes Chutaro Wakabayashi (husband), Teruko Wakabayashi (daughter), Tadato Wakabayashi (son), Masaru Wakabayashi (son), and Takao Wakabayashi (son). Her home address is listed as 463 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC and was exiled to Japan on 17 June 1946.
14211 Kyutaro Wakabayashi 29 April 1895 Male
He was born on 29 April 1895. He was a sawmill hand employed by Alberta Lumber Company, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Hana Wakabayashi (mother; nee Hana Yamauchi), Torahichi Wakabayashi (father), Masu Wakabayashi (wife), Hisako Wakabayashi (daughter), and Hisao Wakabayashi (son). 70 East 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to 11 Mile Camp, Hope, BC and was exiled to Japan on 2 August 1946.
8844 Masu Wakabayashi 17 July 1905 Female
She was born on 17 July 1905. She was a housewife. Her family includes Mika Wakabayashi (mother), Tajuo Wakabayashi (father), Kyutaro Wakabayashi [possibly Kutaro Wakabayashi] (husband), Hisako Wakabayashi (daughter), and Hisao Wakabayashi (son). Her home address is listed as 70 East 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC and Hamilton, ON.
9198 Mitsue Wakabayashi 07 October 1911 Female
She was born on 7 October 1911. She was a housewife. Her family includes Genroku Wakabayashi (husband), Hideko Wakabayashi (daughter), and Miyoko Wakabayashi (daughter). Her home address is listed as 9180 Hudson Street, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to McGillivray Falls, BC.
2180 Moto Wakabayashi 05 February 1908 Female
She was born on 5 February 1908. Her maiden name is Moto Fukuda. She was a self-employed masseuse. Her family includes Soyo Fukuda (mother; nee Soyo Tatagae), Sadajiro Fukuda (father), Tosaku Wakabayashi (husband), Michie Wakabayashi (daughter), and Shigeru Wakabayashi (son). Her home address is listed as Port Alberni, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC.
8229 Sadako Wakabayashi 05 January 1912 Female
She was born on 5 January 1912. She was a housewife. Her maiden name was Sadako Tajima. Her family includes Kinzo Wakabayashi (husband), Sadao Wakabayashi (son), Kaoru Wakabayashi (son), Mitsuo Wakabayashi (son), Miyoko Wakabayashi (daughter), Tatsu Tajima (mother), and Ginichiro Tajima (father). Her home address is listed as Hillcrest, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Lemon Creek, BC.
10560 Shige Wakabayashi 02 March 1904 Female
She was born on 02 March 1904. She was a self-employed cleaner. Her family includes Jisaburo Wakabayashi (husband), Aiko Wakabayashi (daughter), Hiroshi Wakabayashi (son), Taeko Wakabayashi (daughter) and Sumiko Wakabayashi (daughter). Her home address is listed as 8722 Selkirk Street, Marpole, BC. 2145 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC and 610 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC are listed as former addresses. She was forcibly uprooted to Rosebery Internment camp in New Denver, BC, and Kamloops, BC.
14709 Shoichi Wakabayashi 05 March 1927 Male
He was born on 5 March 1927. He was a student. His family includes Yaye Wakabayashi (mother; nee Yaye Mori) and Takejiro Wakabayashi (father). He lived in Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to New Denver, BC.
8983 Tadao Wakabayashi 01 October 1916 Male
He was born on 1 October 1916. He was a truck driver employed by Farmers’ Products Distributing Company. His family includes Tatsu Wakabayashi (mother), Chuya Wakabayashi (father), and Akiko Wakabayashi (wife). His home address is listed as 2456 McGill Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Chase, BC, Notch Hill, BC and Blind Bay, BC.
12749 Takako Wakabayashi 16 April 1906 Female
She was born on 16 April 1906. Her maiden name is Takako Kan. She was a dressmaker and owned and operated Perfect Dressmaker at 2125 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. Her family includes Kichiyo Kan (mother; nee Kichiyo Sato), Maichiro Kan (father), Nobuyoshi Wakabayashi (husband), Masaye Wakabayashi (daughter), and Chiyomi Wakabayashi (daughter). Her home address is listed as 2125 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to New Denver, BC.
14424 Takejiro Wakabayashi 06 August 1891 Male
He was born on 6 August 1891. He was a sawmill hand. His family includes Tsune Wakabayashi (mother), Tokuzaemon Wakabayashi (father), Yae Wakabayashi (wife), Shoichi Wakabayashi (son), Tokuzo Wakabayashi (son), Eichi Wakabayashi (son), and Takeo Wakabayashi (son). His home address is listed as 1805 Pine Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to New Denver, BC and London, ON.
3485 Takeo Wakabayashi 24 February 1923 Male
He was born on 24 February 1923. He was a labourer. His family includes Yaei Wakabayashi (mother; nee Yaei Mori), and Takejiro Wakabayashi (father). His home address is listed as 1805 Pine Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to London, ON.
9567 Tatsu Wakabayashi 16 January 1878 Female
She was born on 16 January 1878. She was a housewife and a Japanese food merchant. Her family includes Chuya Wakabayashi (husband), Chujiro Wakabayashi (son) Chiyoko Ebata (daughter; nee Chiyoko Wakabayashi), Tadao Wakabayashi (son), and Chuzo Wakabayashi (son). Her home address is listed as 2456 McGill Street, Vancouver, BC. 439 1/2 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. She was forcibly uprooted to Slocan Extension, BC.
921_xi Tojiro Wakabayashi Male
His family includes Katsu Wakabayashi (wife; nee Katsu Mishiba), Seiichi Wakabayashi (son; also listed as Seige), Yuriko Wakabayashi (daughter), Harumi Wakabayashi (son), Emiko Wakabayashi (daughter), Chiyoko Wakabayashi (daughter). He lived in Duncan, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Angler, ON.
11905 Tokuzo Wakabayashi 16 March 1912 Male
He was born on 16 March 1912. He was a millworker employed by Robertson & Hackett Sawmill. His family includes Takejiro Wakabayashi (father), Tae Wakabayashi (mother; nee Yae Mori), Hatsue Wakabayashi (wife; nee Hatsue Nishizaki), Sachiko Wakabayashi (daughter), Isao Wakabayashi (son), and Yoko Wakabayashi (daughter). His home address is listed as 1673 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Fort William, ON.
514 Tosaku Wakabayashi 28 June 1902 Male
He was born on 28 June 1902. He was a millhand employed by McLean Lumber Company, Port Alberni, BC. His family includes Fuyo Wakabayashi (mother; nee Fuyo Yamaye), Toma Wakabayashi (father), Moto Wakabayashi (wife; nee Moto Fukuda), Michie Wakabayashi (daughter), and Shigeru Wakabayashi (son). His home address is listed as PO Box 393, Port Alberni, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Shanty Bay, ON and Hamilton, ON.
14962 Toyoko Wakabayashi 16 January 1896 Female
She was born on 16 January 1896. She was an apartment house keeper. Her family includes Kenichi Wakabayashi (husband) and Jin Wakabayashi [also listed as Eric Wakabayashi] (son). Her home address is listed as 165 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Toronto, ON.
10901 Yae Wakabayashi 05 November 1887 Female
Her maiden name was Yae Mori. She was born on 5 November 1887. She was a housewife. Her family includes Santaro Mori (father), Miura Mori (mother), Takejiro Wakabayashi (husband), Eichi Wakabayashi (son), Tokuzo Wakabayashi (son), Takeo Wakabayashi (son), Shoichi Wakabayashi (son). Her home address is listed as 1806 Pine Street, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to New Denver, BC.
9199 Yasue Wakabayashi 30 October 1911 Female
She was born on 30 October 1911. Her maiden name is Yasue Kobayashi. She was a housewife. Her family includes Kotome Kobayashi (mother; nee Kotome Kaneko), Genjiro Kobayashi (father), Gentaro Wakabayashi (husband), Tsutomu Wakabayashi (son), and Shinji Wakabayashi (son). Her home address is listed as 9180 Hudson Street, Vancouver, BC and 8055 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to McGillivray Falls, BC.
14566 Yokichi Wakabayashi 22 June 1883 Male
He was born on 22 June 1883. He was a net man. His family includes Kino Wakabayashi (wife; nee Kino Kobayashi), Yoshie Wakabayashi (daughter), Hideo Wakabayashi (son), Chie Wakabayashi (daughter), Aiko Wakabayashi (daughter), Michie Wakabayashi (daughter), and Natsuko Wakabayashi (daughter). His home address is listed as Port Essington, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Sandon, BC.
224 Yoshie Wakabayashi 10 May 1922 Female
She was born on 10 May 1922. Her maiden name is Yoshie Wakabayashi. She was a housewife. Her family includes Kino Wakabayashi (mother; nee Kino Kobayashi), Yokichi Wakabayashi (father), and Saburo Hayashi (husband). Her home address is listed as Mill Bay, Nass River, BC. PO Box 13, Port Essington, BC is listed as a former address. She was forcibly uprooted to Sandon, BC and 20 Glen Cedar Road, Toronto, ON.

Wakahara

Case File Number Name Birth Date Sex Note
8809 Haru Wakahara 20 January 1891 Female
She was born on 20 January 1891. Her maiden name is Haru Yoshida. She was a housewife. Her family includes Masu Yoshida (mother; nee Masu Hatta), Tayoji Yoshida (father), Sannosuke Wakahara (husband), Ken Wakahara (son), Tomohiko Wakahara (son), Kikuye Wakahara (daughter), Kimiye Wakahara (daughter), and Hidemi Wakahara (son). Her home address is listed as 32nd Avenue, Ruskin, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC and he was exiled to Japan on 17 June 1946.
8812 Ken Wakahara 26 October 1923 Male
He was born on 26 October 1923. He was a millhand employed by Prairie Lumber Company, Mission, BC. His family includes Haru Wakahara (mother; nee Haru Yoshida), and Sannosuke Wakahara (father). His home address is listed as 32nd Avenue, Ruskin, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Rogers, BC.
8893 Kikuye Wakahara 13 August 1920 Female
She was born on 13 August 1920. She was a housewife. Her family includes Harue Wakahara (mother; nee Harue Yoshida), and Sannosuke Wakahara (father). Her home address is listed as 32nd Avenue, Ruskin, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Lavington, BC.
8895 Kimiye Wakahara 27 March 1922 Female
She was born on 27 March 1922. She was a housewife. Her family includes Haru Wakahara (mother; nee Haru Yoshida), and Sannosuke Wakahara (father). Her home address is listed as 32nd Avenue, Ruskin, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC and she was exiled to Japan on 17 June 1946.
4823 Sannosuke Wakahara Male
He was born on 20 April. He was a self-employed strawberry grower. His family includes Mina Wakahara (mother), Tomozo Wakahara (father), Haru Wakahara (wife; nee Haru Yoshida), Tomohiko Wakahara (son), Ken Wakahara (son), Hidemi Wakahara (son), Kikuye Wakahara (daughter), and Kimiye Wakahara (daughter). His home address is listed as 32nd Avenue, Ruskin, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC. He was exiled to Japan on 17 June 1946.
2176 Tomohiko Wakahara 27 February 1913 Male
He was born on 27 February 1913. He was a mill worker employed by B.C. Pulp & Paper Company, Port Alice, BC. His family includes Haru Yoshida (mother) and Sannosuke Wakahara (father). His home address is listed as Ruskin, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Vernon, BC.

Wakai

Case File Number Name Birth Date Sex Note
4889 Chikayo Wakai 15 December 1902 Female
She was born on 15 December 1902. She was a housewife. Her family includes Shige Shigenaga [possibly Shiye Shigenaga] (mother; nee Shige Soga or Shiye Soga), Mankichi Shigenaga (father), and Suyezo Wakai (husband). Her home address is listed as Bailey Road, Rural Route, No. 1, New Westminster, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Emerson, MB.
4926 Suyezo Wakai 01 September 1884 Male
He was born on 1 September 1884. He was a self-employed farmer. His family includes Yoshi Wakai (mother; nee Yoshi Yoshiyama), Tokujiro Wakai (father), and Chikayo Wakai (wife; nee Chikayo Shigenaga). His home address is listed as Bailey Road, Rural Route, No. 1, New Westminster, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Emerson, MB.

Wakano

Case File Number Name Birth Date Sex Note
15207 Fude Wakano 16 October 1905 Female
She was born on 16 October 1905. Her maiden name is Fude Nakamura. She was a housewife. Her family includes Umeno Nakamura (mother), Tokichi Nakamura (father)m, Sashichi Wakano (husband), Yoshiharu Wakano (son; in Japan), Sadako Wakano (daughter; in Japan), and Mitsuko Wakano (daughter; in Japan). North Galiano, BC and 2637 Pender Street, Vancouver, BC are listed as former addresses. She was forcibly uprooted to Kelowna, BC and was exiled to Japan on 17 June 1946.
13668 Sashichi Wakano 17 March 1897 Male
He was born on 17 March 1897. He was a cannery worker. His family includes Fude Wakano (wife; nee Fude Nakamura), Yoshiharu Wakano (son; in Japan), Sadako Wakano (daughter; in Japan), and Mitsuko Wakano (daughter; in Japan). His home address is listed as Canadian Saltery, North Galiano, BC. 2637 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Kelowna, BC and was exiled to Japan on 17 June 1946.

Wakayama

Case File Number Name Birth Date Sex Note
8404 Chizuko Wakayama 15 September 1908 Female
She was born on 15 September 1908. She was a housewife. Her maiden name was Chizuko Kasaoka. Her family includes Takumi Wakayama (husband), Chieko Wakayama [also listed as Takumi Wakayama] (daughter), Mary Wakayama (daughter), Noboru Wakayama (son), Miyeko Wakayama (daughter), Atsuko Wakayama (daughter), George Wakayama (son), Midori Wakayama (daughter), Hisako Kasaoka (mother), and Kaguyuki Kasaoka (father). Her home address is listed as 324 Heatley Avenue, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to New Denver, BC.
1164 Iwaji Wakayama 05 March 1872 Male
He was born on 5 March 1872. He was a fisherman. His family includes a son who is not named in the file. His home address is listed as Goose Bay Cannery, Rivers Inlet, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Sandon, BC and New Denver, BC.
6531 Kinu Wakayama 01 November 1900 Female
She was born on 1 November 1900. She was a housewife. Her family includes Gin Abe (mother; nee Gin Morita), Sataro Abe (father), Kokichi Wakayama (husband), Masami Wakayama (son), Hiroshi Wakayama (son), Kumi Wakayama (daughter), and Tamio Wakayama (son). Her home address is listed as Rural Route No. 1, Port Hammond, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to New Denver, BC.
13057 Kokichi Wakayama 04 June 1898 Male
He was born on 4 June 1898. He was a grocery store owner or employee. His family includes Mitsu Wakayama (mother; nee Mitsu Hisazumi), Hatsutaro Wakayama (father), Kinu Wakayama (wife; nee Kinu Abe), Masami Wakayama (son), Hiroshi Wakayama (son), Kumi Wakayama (daughter), and Tamio Wakayama (son). His home address is listed as Hammond, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Kelowna, BC; New Denver, BC; and Cedar Springs, ON.
2174 Takumi Wakayama 15 January 1894 Male
He was born on 15 January 1894. He was a photographer employed by Bert Cole, 707 Yates Street, Victoria, BC. His family includes Haya Wakayama (mother), Iwaji Wakayama (father), Chizuko Wakayama (wife; nee Chizuko Kasaoka), Atsuko Wakayama (daughter), George Wakayama (son), Midori Wakayama (daughter), Chieko Wakayama [also listed as Takumi Wakayama] (daughter), Mary Wakayama (daughter), Noboru Wakayama (son), and Miyeko Wakayama (daughter). His home address is listed as 324 Heatley Avenue, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to New Denver, BC.

Wakida

Case File Number Name Birth Date Sex Note
14753 Ei Wakida 24 March 1908 Female
She was born on 24 March 1908. Her family includes Aki Wakida (mother; nee Aki Higuchi), Kichitaro Wakida (father), Iwamatsu Wakida (husband), Hatsue Wakida (daughter), Frank Wakida [also listed as Tadashi Wakida] (son), Fumiko Wakida (daughter), Matsue Wakida (daughter), and Ruriko Wakida (daughter). Her home address is listed as 34 Moncton Street, Steveston, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Kamloops, BC.
13141 Iwamatsu Wakida 03 November 1897 Male
He was born on 3 November 1897. His birth name may be Iwamatsu Hashimoto. He was a mechanic. His family includes Kunimatsu Hashimoto (father), Ei Wakida (wife), Hatsue Wakida (daughter), Frank Wakida [also listed as Tadashi Wakida] (son), Fumiko Wakida (daughter), Matsue Wakida (daughter), and Ruriko Wakida (daughter). His home address is listed as 34 Moncton Street, Steveston, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Kamloops, BC.
2322 Yoshigusu Wakida 30 November 1884 Male
He was born on 30 November 1884. When he came to Canada his name was Yoshigusu Imada. He was a fisherman. His family includes Yasu Noda (mother), Tsunekichi Wakida (father; previously used the name Tsunekichi Imada) Nobuye Wakida [also listed as Nobue Wakida] (wife; nee Nobuye Noda or Nobue Noda; in Japan), and Minoru Wakida (son; in Japan). His home address is listed as 1207 Stewart Avenue, Nanaimo, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Three Valley, BC and was exiled to Japan on 2 October 1946.

Wakimoto

Case File Number Name Birth Date Sex Note
765 Ichiro Wakimoto 04 February 1919 Male
He was born on 04 February 1919. He was a sawmill hand employed by Ocean Falls Sawmill, Ocean Falls, BC. His family includes Syeno Wakimoto (mother) and Jiroshichi Wakimoto (father). His home address is listed as Ocean Falls, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Canadian Industries Limited, Hamilton, ON and 357 Macnab Street, Hamilton, ON.

Wakisaka

Case File Number Name Birth Date Sex Note
647 Minoru Wakisaka 12 April 1921 Male
He was born on 12 April 1921. He was a millhand employed by Y. Takimoto, Fern Ridge Lumber Company Limited, R.R. #1, Haney, BC. His family includes Kinu Wakisaka (mother; nee Kinu Isozaki) and Yasujiro Wakisaka (father). His home address is listed as 236 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. Rural Route No. 1, Haney, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Sheridan Nurseries, Sheridan, ON and Petawawa, ON.
3201 Takeji Wakisaka 05 May 1890 Male
He was born on 05 May 1890. He was a sawmill worker employed by Alberta Lumber Company, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Soto Wakisaka (mother; nee Soto Kawase), Kaheiji Wakisaka (father), Yoshi Wakisaka (wife; nee Yoshi Takagi; in Japan), and Yoshiharu (son; in Japan). His home address is listed as 1618 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC. He died at Revelstoke Hospital on 12 October 1946.
5895 Yasuo Wakisaka 16 June 1914 Male
He was born on 16 June 1914. He was a waiter employed by New Pier Café, Main Street, Vancouver, BC. His home address is listed as 359 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Montreal, QC and Oakville, MB.

Wakita

Case File Number Name Birth Date Sex Note
14861 Aki Wakita 21 November 1873 Female
She was born on 21 November 1873. Her family includes Kichinosuke Wakita (husband; deceased). Her home address is listed as 34 Moncton Street, Steveston, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Grand Forks, BC and Kamloops, BC.
13086 Hajime Wakita 18 September 1926 Male
He was born on 18 September 1926. He was a student. His family includes Uno Wakita (mother) and Sajiro Wakita (father). He lived in Steveston, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Revelstoke, BC.
293 Heiichiro Wakita 27 January 1921 Male
He was born on 27 January 1921. He was a fisherman who worked with his father. His family includes Nobu Wakita (mother; nee Nobu Noda) and Yoshigusu Wakita (father). His home address is listed as 201 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Ontario.
14256 Masayo Wakita 03 September 1924 Female
She was born on 3 September 1924. She was a student. Her family includes Uno Wakita (mother) and Saijiro Wakita (father). Steveston, BC is listed as a former address. She was forcibly uprooted to Revelstoke, BC.
14258 Natsu Wakita 07 April 1865 Female
She was born on 7 April 1865. Her family includes Saijiro Wakita (son). 76 Moncton Street, Steveston, BC is listed as a former address. She was forcibly uprooted to Revelstoke, BC.
14657 Nobuko Wakita Unknown
14255 Nobuko Wakita 23 March 1921 Female
She was born on 23 March 1921. Her married name is Nobuko Kawaguchi. She was a clerk. Her family includes Uno Wakita (mother) and Saijiro Wakita (father), and Kazumi Kawaguchi (husband; married on April 14, 1943). Steveston, BC is listed as a former address. She was forcibly uprooted to Revelstoke, BC and Vernon, BC.
12966 Saijiro Wakita 07 February 1887 Male
He was born on 7 February 1887. He worked at or owned a general store. His family includes Natsu Wakita (mother), Uno Wakita (wife), Hajime Wakita (son), Yutaka Wakita [also listed as Sukeji Wakita] (son), Yaeko Wakita (daughter), Masayo Wakita (daughter), Nobuko Wakita (daughter), and Jitsue Wakita (daughter). Steveston, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Revelstoke, BC.
14257 Uno Wakita 11 August 1891 Female
She was born on 11 August 1891. She worked at or owned a general store. Her family includes Saijiro Wakita (husband), Hajime Wakita (son), Yutaka Wakita [also listed as Sukeji Wakita] (son), Masayo Wakita (daughter), Yaeko Wakita (daughter), Nobuko Wakita (daughter) and Jitsue Wakita (daughter). Steveston, BC is listed as a former address. She was forcibly uprooted to Revelstoke, BC.
14179 Yutaka Wakita 06 November 1928 Male
He was born on 6 November 1928. His name is also listed as Yutaka Sukeji Wakita. His family includes Uno Wakita (mother) and Sajiro Wakita (father). Steveston, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Revelstoke, BC.

Wani

Case File Number Name Birth Date Sex Note
5411 Juichi Wani 08 May 1888 Male
He was born on 8 May 1888. He was a carpenter employed by Kagetsu Logging Company, Deep Bay, BC. His family includes Tsuji Wani (mother), Taihei Wani (father), Tsuyo Wani (wife; nee Tsuyo Yoshitomi), Ayako Wani (daughter), Mitsunori Wani (son), Nobuko Wani (daughter), Mitsuharu Wani (son), and Norio Wani (son). His home address is listed as P.O. Box 129, No. 55 Japanese Town No. 1, Cumberland, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Greenwood, BC.
6382 Mitsuharu Wani 21 May 1925 Male
He was born on 21 May 1925. He was a student at Cumberland High School. His family includes Tsuyo Wani (mother; nee Tsuyo Yoshitomi), and Juichi Wani (father). His home address is listed as P.O. Box 129, Cumberland, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Greenwood, BC.
6383 Nobuko Wani 21 January 1923 Female
She was born on 21 January 1923. She was a student at Cumberland Highschool. Her family includes Tsuyo Wani (mother; nee Tsuyo Yoshitomi), and Juichi Wani (father). Her home address is listed as P.O. Box 129, Cumberland, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Burlington, ON.
5335 Tsuyo Wani 07 December 1890 Female
She was born on 7 December 1890. She was a housewife. Her family includes Eika (mother; nee Eika Yoshitomi), Juichi Wani (husband), Ayako Wani (daughter), Mitsunori Wani (son), Nobuko Wani (daughter), Mitsuharu Wani (son), and Norio Wani (son). Her home address is listed as P.O. Box 129, No. 53 Japanese Town No. 1, Cumberland, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Greenwood, BC.

Washimoto

Case File Number Name Birth Date Sex Note
2254 Kuniharu Washimoto 15 December 1913 Male
He was born on 15 December 1913. His name is also listed as Kuniharu Daniel Washimoto. He was a store clerk employed by Yamoto Silks, 460 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Ko Washimoto (mother) and Masanobu Washimoto (father). His home address is listed as 1134 West 11th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Toronto, ON.
11986 Lily Washimoto 16 November 1909 Female
She is also listed as Fumiko Washimoto, Her married name was Lily Fumiko Kuroyanagi. She was born on 16 November 1909. She was a self-employed music teacher. Her family includes Kazuo Kuroyanabi (husband), Masanobu Washimoto (father), and Ko Washimoto (mother; nee Ko Ishikawa). Her home address is listed as 1134 West 11th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Toronto, ON.
1824 Masanobu Washimoto 02 January 1876 Male
He was born on 2 January 1876. He was a retired boat builder. His family includes Moto Washimoto (mother), Bunshiro Washimoto (father), Ko Washimoto (wife; nee Ko Ishikawa; in Japan), Lily Washimoto [also listed as Fumiko Washimoto] (daughter), and Kuniharu Washimoto [also listed as Daniel Washimoto] (son). His home address is listed as 1134 West 11th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Kaslo, BC.

Watada

Case File Number Name Birth Date Sex Note
9015 Chisato Watada 12 May 1912 Female
She was born on 12 May 1912. Her maiden name is Chisato Takahara. She was a housewife. Her family includes Fusa Takahara (father), Iwakichi Takahara (father), Matsujiro Watada (husband), and Hideki Watada (son). Her home address is listed as 231 Main Street, Vancouver, BC and 134 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Minto City, BC.
9419 Matsujiro Watada 26 August 1905 Male
He was born on 26 August 1905. He was a logger employed by Jikemura Logging Company, O’Brien Bay, BC. His family includes Sumi Watada (mother; nee Sumi Fujiki), Wakichi Watada (father), Chisato Watada (wife; Chistaro Takehara) and Hideki Watada (son). His home address is listed as 134 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. 231 Main Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Bridge River, BC and 29 Henry Street, Toronto, ON.

Watanabe

Case File Number Name Birth Date Sex Note
12834 Bunzo Watanabe 02 January 1894 Male
He was born on 2 January 1894. He was a storekeeper who operated Park Grocery at 2598 Eton Street, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Misu Watanabe (wife; nee Misu Fujino), Aiko Watanabe (daughter), Sumiko Watanabe (daughter), Fumiko Watanabe (daughter), Keiko Watanabe [also listed as Kaeko Watanabe] (daughter), Yoshinobu Watanabe (son), Fusako Watanabe (daughter), and Hiroko Watanabe [also listed as Francis Watanabe] (daughter). His home address is listed as 2594 Eton Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Greenwood, BC and Vineland Station, ON.
10295 Chikano Watanabe 28 March 1900 Female
She was born on 28 March 1900. She was a housewife. Her family includes Nobuko Watanabe (daughter), Fukuichi Watanabe (son), and Tomiko Watanabe (daughter). Her home address is listed as 560 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC and exiled to Japan on 2 August 1946.
14672 David Watanabe 1915 Male
He was born in 1915. His name is also listed as Tadashi Watanabe. He was a labourer. His family includes Masue Watanabe (mother) and Masaburo Watanabe (father). 1031 East Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC and Lion Island, BC are listed as former addresses. He was forcibly uprooted to Toronto, ON.
1710 Giichiro Watanabe 29 August 1888 Male
He was born on 29 August 1888. He was a dry cleaner who did business under the name of Tokie Steam Dye Works, 611 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC. His family includes Hamako Watanabe (wife; nee Hamako Osawa). His home address is listed as 1808 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Sandon, BC, and Popoff Farms, Slocan, BC. He was exiled to Japan on 17 June 1946.
451 Goroemon Watanabe 05 June 1875 Male
He was born on 5 June 1875. He was retired at the time of the file. His family includes Saka Watanabe (mother; nee Saka Sato), Genjiro Watanabe (father), and Take Watanabe [also listed as Taki Watanabe] (wife; nee Take Okazaki or Taki Okazaki; deceased). His home address is listed as Ucluelet, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC.
449 Haruno Watanabe 25 November 1905 Female
She was born on 25 November 1905. Her maiden name is Haruno Sato. Her occupation is listed as housewife. Her family includes Shika Satio (mother; nee Shika Murakami), Yokitsu Sato (father), Tsuneharu Watanabe (husband), Nobuye Watanabe (daughter), Setsuko Watanabe (daughter), and Masaru Watanabe (son). Her home address is listed as Ucluelet, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC.
10440 Hatsue Watanabe 10 January 1914 Female
She was born on 10 January 1914. She was a housewife. Her family includes Buichi Nakano (father), Wae Nakano (mother; nee Wae Ishida), Hideyoshi Watanabe (husband), Isao Watanabe (son), Shigeru Watanabe (son). Her home address is listed as 4441 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC.
7197 Hatsuko Watanabe 29 January 1913 Female
She was born on 29 January 1913. She married her husband on 16 August 1943; her married name is Hatsuko Machida. She was a domestic servant. Her family includes Yasuno Watanabe (step-mother) and Tonai Watanabe (father). Her home address is listed as 2559 Orchard Avenue, Victoria, BC which was the home of Mrs. Parterson, her employer. She was forcibly uprooted to Popoff Farms, Slocan, BC.
12117 Hideyoshi Watanabe 02 May 1906 Male
He was born on 2 May 1906. He ran University Cleaners. His family includes Goroyemon Watanabe (father), Taki Watanabe (mother; nee Taki Okazaki; deceased), Hatsue Watanabe (wife; nee Hatsue Nakano), Isao Watanabe (son), Shigeru Watanabe (son). He lived at 439 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC. .
7191 Hilda Watanabe 08 January 1924 Female
She was born on 8 January 1924. Her name is also listed in the file as Hilda Amy Watanabe. She was a student. Her family includes Takiyo Watanabe (mother; nee Takiyo Iwana) and Tomoyoshi Watanabe (father). Her home address is listed as Latimer Road, Cloverdale, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Toronto, ON.
12701 Hiromi Watanabe 22 July 1926 Male
He was born on 22 July 1926. His family includes Nao Watanabe (mother; nee Nao Suginoibu) and Takazo Watanabe (father). His home address is listed as 325 Jackson Avenue, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC.
4708 Hiroshi Watanabe 12 July 1879 Male
He was born on 12 July 1879. He was a logger employed by Mr. George Boras, Cumberland, BC. His home address is listed as P.O. Box 621, Cumberland, BC. No. 30, Japanese Town No. 5, Cumberland, BC and 106 Main Street, Vancouver, BC are listed as former addresses. He was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC.
11265 Hisako Watanabe 16 August 1918 Female
She was born on 16 August 1918. She was a housewife. Her family includes Umeao Kara (father), Tomi Kara (mother; nee Tomi Koratake), Minoru Watanabe (son), Reiko Watanabe (daughter), and Toshihiro Watanabe (husband). Her home address is listed as 1642 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC.
4449 Ichijuro Watanabe 31 March 1881 Male
He was born on 31 March 1881. He was a casual labourer. His family includes Tora Watanabe (mother; nee Tora Mizokawa), Toyotaro Watanabe (father), and Shina Watanabe (wife; nee Shina Kato; deceased). His home address is listed as Mill Road, Abbotsford, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Lethbridge, AB.
948 Isamu Watanabe 30 May 1912 Male
He was born on 30 May 1912. He was a fisherman. His family includes Kurataro Watanabe (father) and Seki Watanabe (mother; nee Seki Okida). His home address is listed as 757 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC and 652 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC and 529 Simpson Street, Fort William ON.
2172 Janji Watanabe 24 February 1899 Male
He was born on 24 February 1899. He was a painter employed by B.C. Pulp & Paper Company, Port Alice, BC. His family includes Suzu Watanabe (mother; nee Suzu Matsumoto), Janji Watanabe (father), and Mitsue Watanabe (wife; nee Mitsue Katada; in Japan). His home address is listed as Port Alice, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Chapleau, ON.
2960 Jiro Watanabe 21 June 1923 Male
He was born on 21 June 1923. He was a student. His family includes Kio Watanabe (mother; nee Kio Inomata) and Uhei Watanabe (father). His home address is listed as Fraser Mills, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Montreal, QC.
8127 Joji Watanabe 12 March 1917 Male
He was born on 12 March 1917. He was a millhand employed by B.C. Pulp & Paper Company, Woodfibre, BC. His family includes Masae Watanabe (mother; nee Masae Numasaki), and Eiko Watanabe (father). His home address is listed as Woodfibre, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Schreiber, ON.
10626 Junji Watanabe 15 October 1888 Male
He was born on 15 October 1888. He was an insurance sub-agent employed by Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, 675 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Koto Watanabe (wife). His home address is listed as 163 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Shuswap, BC and Chase, BC.
10653 Kana Watanabe 21 August 1911 Female
She was born on 21 August 1911. Her maiden name is Kana Nakamura. She was a housewife. Her family includes Riye Nakamura (mother; nee Riye Ishida), Genorku Nakamura (father), Sumiye Watanabe (husband), Keiko Watanabe (daughter), Junko Watanabe (daughter) and Seiichi Watanabe (son). Her home address is listed as 347 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC. 843 Keefer Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. She was forcibly uprooted to Sandon, BC and Slocan City, BC.
2742 Ken Watanabe 03 December 1921 Male
He was born on 3 December 1921. He was a veneer worker employed by Fraser Wood Products, 1898 Kent Street, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Koto Watanabe (mother; nee Koto Koike) and Shosaku Watanabae (father). His home address is listed as 905 East Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Malakwa, BC.
7676 Kio Watanabe 22 May 1888 Female
She was born on 22 May 1888. She was a housewife. Her family includes Uhei Watanabe (husband), Tsuya Watanabe (daughter), Miye Watanabe (daughter), Jiro Watanabe (son), George Watanabe (son), Shoichiro Numata (ward), and Uichiro Watanabe [also listed as Norman Watanabe] (son). Her home address is listed as Fraser Mills, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Kaslo, BC.
2259 Kiwa Watanabe 05 March 1889 Female
She was born on 5 March 1889. Her maiden name is Kiwa Suzuki. Her occupation is listed as housewife. Her family includes Fuji Suzuki (mother), Sakuzo Suzuki (father), and Yoshizo Watanabe (husband). Her home address is listed as 4th Street, Mission, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Lethbridge, AB.
4344 Kiyoko Watanabe 26 August 1911 Female
She was born on 26 August 1911. She was a housewife. Her family includes Miyo Ishizawa (mother), Sotaro Ishizawa [possibly Jotaro Ishizawa or Sutaro Ishizawa] (father), Naochi Watanabe (husband), Chieko Watanabe (daughter), Nakako Watanabe (daughter), Reiko Watanabe (daughter), Kenji Watanabe (son), and Takako Watanabe (daughter). Her home address is listed as Hillcrest, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Fannystelle, MB.
949 Komayo Watanabe 1905 Female
She was born in 1905. She was a housewife. Her family includes Tadamasa Watanabe (husband), Mitsuyuki Watanabe (son), Akira Watanabe (son), Etsuko Watanabe (daughter), and Teruo Watanabe (son). She lived in Tofino, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC.
10627 Koto Watanabe 10 May 1894 Female
She was born on 10 May 1894. She was a housewife and self-employed beauty parlour operator. Her family includes Junji Watanabe (husband). Her home address is listed as 163 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Shuswap, BC.
6789 Koto Watanabe 15 August 1890 Female
She was born on 15 August 1890. Her maiden name is Koto Yoshioka. She was a housewife. Her family includes Kuni Yoshioka (mother; nee Kuni Kaiki), Kisajiro Yoshioka (father), Shosaku Watanabe (husband), Michiko Watanabe (daughter), and Nagako Watanabe (daughter). Her home address is listed as 905 East Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC.
5525 Masachi Watanabe 25 January 1901 Male
He was born on 25 January 1901. He was a logger employed by Hillcrest Logging Company, Hillcrest, BC. His family includes Masa Watanabe (mother; nee Masa Umetsu), Kisaji Watanabe (father), Toshiko Watanabe (daughter), Ai Watanabe (daughter), Misao Watanabe (wife; nee Misao Hasegawa), Yasuko Watanabe (daughter), Tomiko Watanabe (daughter), and Michiko Watanabe (daughter). His home address is listed as 4th Street, Mission, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Winnipeg, MB.
11410 Matsutaro Watanabe 29 July 1902 Male
He was born on 29 July 1902. He was a janitor. His family includes Suzue Watanabe (wife; nee Suzue Mishima), Martha Watanabe [also listed as Michiko Watanabe] (daughter), and Grace Watanabe [also listed as Hiroko Watanabe] (daughter). He lived in Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC.
15598 Michiko Watanabe Female
Her family includes Koto Watanabe (mother), Shosaku Watanabe (father), and Nagako Watanabe (sister). Her home address is listed as 905 East Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC. This file appears to be assigned to Michiko Watanabe, but her mother and sister are also listed on the Office of the Custodian form. A memorandum in the file indicates that the administration of this file “is being dealt with” on file 06789, which appears to be the file for her mother.
4332 Misao Watanabe 02 January 1906 Female
She was born on 2 January 1906. She was a housewife. Her family includes Masachi Watanabe (husband), Yasuko Watanabe (daughter), Michiko Watanabe (daughter), Ai Watanabe (daughter), Tomiko Watanabe (daughter), and Toshiko Watanabe (daughter). Her home address is listed as Hillcrest, BC. Fourth Street, Mission, BC is listed as a former address. She was forcibly uprooted to Fannystelle, MB.
9875 Misu Watanabe 28 September 1906 Female
Her maiden name was Misu Fujino. She was born on 28 September 1906. She was a shopkeeper. Her family includes Suma Fujino (mother; Suma Tomita), Kumekichi Fujino (father), Bunzo Watanabe (husband), Aiko Watanabe (daughter), Sumiko Watanabe (daughter), Keiko Watanabe (daughter), Yoshinobu Watanabe (son), Fusako Watanabe (daughter), Hiroko Watanabe (daughter), and Fumiko Watanabe (daughter). Her home address is listed as 2594 Eton Street, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Greenwood, BC.
7677 Miye Watanabe 15 February 1921 Female
She was born on 15 February 1921. She was a student. Her family includes Kio Watanabe (mother; nee Kio Inomata) and Uhei Watanabe (father). Her home address is listed as Fraser Mills, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Montreal, QC.
10902 Miyeno Watanabe 18 September 1906 Female
Her maiden name was Miyeno Yoshioka. She was born on 18 September 1906. She was a housewife Her family includes Katsutaro Toshioka (father), Sutejiro Watanabe (husband), Amy Watanabe [also listed as Nobuo Watanabe] (daughter) and Hugh Watanabe [also listed as Nobuo Watanabe] (son). Her home address is listed as 2336 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Bay Farm, BC and exiled to Japan on 2 August 1946.
12784 Moto Watanabe 29 March 1903 Female
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.
531 Mutsuo Watanabe 03 August 1921 Male
He was born on 03 August 1921. He was a delivery boy employed by K. Fukuhara, 5993 Main Street, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Fusa Watanabe (mother; nee Fusa Miyanishi) and Rokunojo Watanabe (father). His home address is listed as 627 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC and 5995 Main Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Schreiber, ON.
15597 Nagako Watanabe Female
Her family includes Koto Watanabe (mother), Shosaku Watanabe (father), and Nagako Watanabe (sister). Her home address is listed as 905 East Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC. This file appears to be assigned to Michiko Watanabe, but her mother and sister are also listed on the Office of the Custodian form. A memorandum in the file indicates that the administration of this file “is being dealt with” on file 06789, which appears to be the file for her mother.
7481 Nami Watanabe 17 April 1902 Female
She was born on 17 April 1902. She was a housewife. Her family includes Suke Shimamura (mother; nee Suke Takusagawa), Sanjuro Shimamura (father), Noriyoshi Watanabe (husband), George Watanabe (son), Arthur Watanabe (son), Florence Watanabe (daughter), and Thomas Watanabe (son). Her home address is listed as P.O. Box 89, Port Hammond, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC.
12105 Nao Watanabe 15 September 1897 Female
She was born on 15 September 1897. She was a housewife. Her family includes Takazo Watanabe (husband), Hiromi Watanabe (son), Sadako Watanabe (daughter), Mamoru Watanabe (son), Hisako Watanabe (daughter), Toshio Watanabe (son), Satoru Watanabe (son), Hiroko Watanabe (daughter), Saburo Watanabe (son), and Takashi Watanabe (son). Her home address is listed as 326 Jackson Avenue, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Lemon Creek, BC.
5527 Naochi Watanabe 27 October 1903 Male
He was born on 27 October 1903 He was a logger employed by Hillcrest Logging Company, Hillcrest, BC. His family includes Masa Watanabe (mother; nee Masa Umetsu), Kisaji Watanabe (father), Kiyoko Watanabe (wife; nee Kiyoko Ishizawa), Chieko Watanabe (daughter), Nakako Watanabe (daughter), Reiko Watanabe (daughter), Kenji Watanabe (son), and Takako Watanabe (daughter). His home address is listed as Hillcrest, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Fannystelle, MB.
2016 Nobuhei Watanabe 10 June 1880 Male
He was born on 10 June 1880. He is also listed as Joseph Watanabe. He was a gardener who tended private gardens. His family includes Shika Watanabe (mother), Nobuji Watanabe (father), Tsuneyo Watanabe (wife; nee Tsuneyo Gondo), Nobuoki Watanabe [also listed as Joseph Watanabe and also known as Nobuaki Watanabe] (son), George Watanabe [also listed as Kozuye Watanabe and known as Kazuye Watanabe] (son), James Hidemour Watanabe [also known as James Hidemura Watanabe] (son), and Mary Watanabe [also listed as Sachiko Watanabe] (daughter). His home address is listed as 749 Discovery Street, Victoria, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Popoff Farms, Slocan, BC and was exiled to Japan on 2 August 1946.
417 Nobuye Watanabe 02 June 1925 Female
She was born on 2 June 1925. She was a cannery worker employed at the Port Albion Cannery by Nootka Packing Company Limited, Ucluelet, BC. Her family includes Haruno Sato (mother) and Tsuneharu Watanabe (father). Her home address is listed as Ucluelet, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC.
7355 Noriyoshi Watanabe 05 October 1890 Male
He was born on 5 October 1890. He was a mill hand employed by Hammond Cedar Mills. His family includes Tane Watanabe (mother; nee Tane Furuya), Eitaro Watanabe (father), Nami Watanabe (wife; nee Nami Shimamura), George Watanabe (son), Arthur Watanabe (son), Thomas Watanabe (son), and Florence Watanabe (daughter). He was also in the process of adopting a child whose parents are listed as Tomayoshi Watanabe (father), and Takiyo Iwama (mother). His home address is listed as River Road, Port Hammond, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC and Cedar Springs, ON.
11116 Norman Watanabe 18 March 1917 Male
He was born on 18 March 1917. He is also listed as Norman Watanabe. He was a domestic worker and a millhand. His family includes Uhei Watanabe (father) and Kio Watanabe (mother; nee Kio Inomata). He lived in Surrey, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Montreal, Quebec.
1627 Saburo Watanabe 24 April 1922 Male
Watanabe was born on 24 April 1922. He was a university student at UBC, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Nao Watanabe (mother) and Takazo Watanabe (father). He lived at 325 Jackson Avenue, Vancouver, BC and in Ocean Falls, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Manitoba, living at 149 Claremont Avenue, Winnipeg, MB and attending the University of Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB. His seized property is unspecified in file.
2170 Sadame Watanabe 01 January 1884 Male
He was born on 1 January 1884. He was a logger employed by Hiland Logging Company, O’Brien Bay, BC. His family includes Kanhichi Watanabe (father). His home address is listed as both 247 Main Street, Vancouver, BC and O’Brien Bay, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Lempriere, BC and was exiled to Japan on 17 June 1946.
7824 Saitoku Watanabe 27 March 1902 Male
He was born on 27 March 1902. He was a gardener. His family includes Haru Watanabe (mother), Kanichi Watanabe (father), Haru Watanabe (wife; in Japan), Tokiko Watanabe (daughter; in Japan), Takeshi Watanabe (son; in Japan), Noboru Watanabe (son; in Japan), and Shigeru Watanabe (son; in Japan). His home address is listed as Camp No. 2, Princeton, BC. 1642 Second Avenue West, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Princeton, BC. He was exiled to Japan on 31 May 1946.
11434 Shinji Watanabe 02 February 1904 Male
He was born on 2 February 1904. He was retired. No listed family. His home address is listed as 53 1/2 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to St. Thomas, ON.
3597 Shoseku Watanabe 08 October 1886 Male
He was born on 8 October 1886. He was a self-employed gardener. His family includes Koto Watanabe (wife; nee Koto Koike), Michiko Watanabe (daughter), and Nagako Watanabe (daughter). His home address is listed as 905 East Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC and Feigal, ON.
14114 Sumiye Watanabe 10 November 1901 Male
He was born on 10 November 1901. He was a butcher. His family includes Kana Watanabe (wife; nee Kana Nakamura), Keiko Watanabe (daughter), Junko Watanabe (daughter), and Seiichi Watanabe (son). 843 Keefer Street, Vancouver, BC and 784 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC are listed as former addresses. He was forcibly uprooted to Sandon, BC and Slocan City, BC.
3082 Sutejiro Watanabe 24 July 1899 Male
He was born on 24 July 1899. He was a cook employed by Yukon Consolidated Gold Mining Company, Dawson, Yukon, BC. His family includes Tsune Watanabe (mother), Miyeno Watanabe (wife; nee Miyeno Yoshioka), Hugh Watanabe [also listed as Nobuo Watanabe] (son) and Amy Watanabe [also listed as Emiko Watanabe] (daughter). His home address is listed as 2336 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC and Yukon Gold Mining Company, Granville, Yukon, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Bay Farm, Slocan, BC and exiled to Japan on 02 August 1946.
9822 Suye Watanabe 11 June 1898 Female
She was born on 11 June 1898. She was a housewife. Her maiden name was Suye Ikebe. Her family includes Sanhachi Muranaka (former husband), Tatsuji Watanabe (husband), Yoshinobu Muranaka (son), and Toshiyuki Muranaka (son). Her home address is listed as 36 East 5th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Carmi, BC.
10654 Suzue Watanabe 28 May 1913 Female
She was born on 28 May 1913. She was a housewife. Her family includes Matsutaro Watanabe (husband), Martha Watanabe [also listed as Michiko Watanabe] (daughter), and Grace Watanabe [also listed as Hiroko Watanabe] (daughter). Her home address is listed as 729 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC. Celtic Cannery, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. She was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC.
2168 Tadamasa Watanabe 02 October 1901 Male
He was born on 2 October 1901. He was a fisherman. His family includes Taki Okazaki (mother), Goroemon Watanabe (father), Komayo Watanabe (wife; nee Komayo Fujita), Mitsuyuki Watanabe (son), Akira Watanabe (son), Etsuko Watanabe (daughter), and Teruo Watanabe (son). His home address is listed as Tofino, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC.
13647 Tadayoshi Watanabe 26 April 1890 Male
He was born on 26 April 1890. He was a sawmill hand. His family includes Sada Watanabe (mother; nee Sada Tanaka) and Chiomatso Watanabe (father). 1642 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Princeton, BC and was exiled to Japan on 24 December 1946.
6862 Taka Watanabe 15 February 1897 Female
She was born on 15 February 1897. Her maiden name is Taka Amano. She was a housewife. Her family includes Ai Amano (mother), Masataro Amano (father), Usaku Watanabe (husband), Mitsuko Watanabe (daughter), Isamu Watanabe (son), Yukio Watanabe (son), Yoshio Watanabe (son), and Teruko Watanabe (daughter). Her home address is listed as P.O. Box 43, Cumberland, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC.
11088 Takashi Watanabe 06 April 1924 Male
He was born on 6 April 1924. He was a student. His family includes Takago Watanabe (father) and Nao Watanabe (mother; nee Nao Suginobu). His home address is listed as 325 Jackson Avenue, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Lemon Creek, BC.
3287 Takazo Watanabe 09 May 1886 Male
He was born on 9 May 1886. He was a self-employed logging contractor. His family includes Isune Watanabe (mother; nee Isune Hatada), Iwagoro Watanabe (father), Nao Watanabe (wife; nee Nao Suginobu), Hiromi Watanabe (son), Sadako Watanabe (daughter), Mamoru Watanabe (son), Hisako Watanabe (daughter), Hiroko Watanabe (daughter), Saburo Watanabe (son), Takashi Watanabe (son), Toshio Watanabe (son), and Satoru Watanabe (son). His home address is listed as 325 Jackson Avenue, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC and New Denver, BC.
12006 Takeo Watanabe 23 September 1893 Male
He was born on 23 September 1893. He was a farmer. His family includes Ritsu Watanabe (wife; nee Ritsu Iwai; in Japan), Matsuo Watanabe (father), Fusa Watanabe (mother; nee Fusa Haga), and Shoichiro Watanabe (son; in Japan). He lived in New Westminster, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC and exiled to Japan on 31 May 1946.
6900 Takiya Watanabe 03 August 1900 Female
She was born on 3 August 1900. She is also listed in the files as Takiya Inouye. She was a housewife. Her family includes Tomoyoshi Watanabe (former husband), Kamekichi Inouye (husband), and Genji Watanabe (son). Her home address is listed as Rural Route No. 3, Cloverdale, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Toronto, ON. And Hamilton, ON.
14875 Tatsuji Watanabe 20 July 1895 Male
He was born on 20 July 1895. He was a mill worker and a gardener. His family includes Suye Watanabe (wife; nee Suye Ikebe), Yoshinobu Muranaka (step-son), and Toshiyuki Muranaka (step-son). 36 East 5th Avenue, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Carmi, BC and Hamilton, ON.
4834 Tomi Watanabe 26 April 1909 Female
She was born on 26 April 1909. She was a self-employed grocery store worker, 627 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC. Her family includes Take Fujino (mother; nee Take Nakagawa), Matsujiro Fujino (father), Teizo Watanabe (husband; deceased), Fumie Watanabe (daughter), Shizuye Watanabe [also listed as Shizu Watanabe] (daughter), and Sadami Watanabe (daughter). Her home address is listed as 627 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Barnwell, AB.
9316 Tomizo Watanabe 07 February 1889 Male
He was born on 07 February 1889. He was a farmhand employed by Mr. W. Goodman, Hatzic, BC. His family includes Ichi Watanabe (mother), Sohichi Watanabe (father), Chiyome Watanabe (wife; nee Chiyome Uchida; deceased), Tomiko Watanabe (daughter), Fumiyo Watanabe (daughter) and Toshiko Watanabe (daughter). His home address is listed as Brand Avenue, Mission, BC. Rural Route No. 1, Mission, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Lemon Creek, BC.
2597 Tose Watanabe 13 March 1920 Female
She was born on 13 March 1920. She was a seamstress employed by a Mr. Samiya. Her family includes Seki Watanabe (mother; nee Seki Okida) and Kurataro Watanabe (father). Her home address is listed as 857 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC. 652 East Cordova Street is listed as a former address. She was forcibly uprooted to Winnipeg, MB.
3041 Toshihiro Watanabe 11 November 1910 Male
He was born on 11 November 1910. He was a sawmill worker. His family includes Haru Watanabe (mother), Kanichi Watanabe (father), Hisako Watanabe (wife; nee Hisako Kaga), Minoru Watanabe (son) and Reiko Watanabe (daughter). His home address is listed as 1642 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC and 7860 Durocher Avenue, Montreal, QC.
11090 Toshiko Watanabe 16 February 1912 Female
She was born on 16 February 1912. Her maiden name is Toshiko Kawaoka. She was a self-employed dressmaker. Her family includes Yoneyuki Watanabe (husband), Miyoko Watanabe (daughter), and Tetsuro Watanabe (son). Her home address is listed as 1642 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Minto City, BC.
14915 Toshimoto Watanabe 17 January 1900 Male
He was born on 17 January 1900. He was a gardener. His family includes Machio Watanabe (mother; nee Machio Yamashiro), Rinichi Watanabe (father), Masa Watanabe (wife; nee Masa Ninakawa; in Japan), Kazuko Watanabe (daughter; in Japan), Reiko Watanabe (daughter; in Japan), John Watanabe [also listed as Hideaki Watanabe] (son; in Japan), Edward Watanabe [also listed as Mitsunori Watanabe] (son; in Japan). His home address is listed as 221 West 5th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Camp No. 4, Princeton, BC and Tashme, BC. He was exiled to Japan on 31 May 1946.
11382 Toshio Watanabe 14 October 1918 Male
He was born in 1914. His family includes Takazo Watanabe (father) and Nao Watanabe (mother). He was a logger employed by Powell Lumber & Fuel Company. His home address is listed as 325 Jackson Avenue, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC.
2294 Tsuneharu Watanabe 24 May 1899 Male
He was born on 24 May 1899. He was a fisherman employed by Ucluelet Fishing Company, Ucluelet, BC. His family includes Taki Okazaki (mother), Goroemon Watanabe (father), Haruno Watanabe (wife), Nobuye Watanabe (daughter), Setsuko Watanabe (daughter), and Masaru Watanabe (son). His home address is listed as Ucluelet, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC and Farnham, QC.
7678 Tsuya Watanabe 03 March 1915 Female
She was born on 3 March 1915. She was a worker at home. Her family includes Kio Watanabe (mother) and Uhei Watanabe (father). Her home address is listed as Box 217, Fraser Mills, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Montreal, QC.
7552 Uhei Watanabe 14 September 1879 Male
He was born on 14 September 1879. He was a contractor employed by Canadian Western Lumber Company, Fraser Mills, BC. His family includes Haruye Watanabe (mother; nee Haruye Sasaki), Unosuke Watanabe (father), Kio Watanabe (wife; nee Kio Inomata), Tsuya Watanabe (daughter), Miye Watanabe (daughter), George Watanabe (son), Uichiro Watanabe [also listed as Norman Watanabe] (son), Jiro Watanabe (son), and Shoichiro Numata (ward). His home address is listed as House No. 9, Fraser Mills, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Kaslo, BC.
4000 Usaku Watanabe 16 April 1881 Male
He was born on 16 April 1881. He was a self-employed tailor. His family includes Kinii Watanabe [possibly Kinie Watanabe] (mother), Zenshichi Watanabe [possibly Zonshichi Watanabe] (father), Taka Watanabe (wife; nee Taka Amano), Yukio Watanabe (son), Yoshio Watanabe (son), Isamu Watanabe (son), Mitsuko Watanabe (daughter), and Teruko Watanabe [possibly Teruku Watanabe] (daughter). His home address is listed as Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland, BC. Box 43, Cumberland, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC and New Denver, BC.
12807 Yajuro Watanabe 25 September 1877 Male
He was born on 25 September 1877. His birth name is Yajuro Tatsuguchi. He was a farm labourer and janitor employed by Hillcrest Lumber Company, Duncan, BC. His family includes Fusae Tatsuguchi (mother), Shinroku Tatsuguchi (father), Sadayo Watanabe (wife; in Japan). His home address is listed as Rural Route No. 1, Whonnock, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Hastings Park, Vancouver, BC and Bay Farm, Slocan, BC.
14371 Yasuburo Watanabe September 1883 Male
He was born in September 1883. His family includes Kai Watanabe (mother; nee Kai Nomura), Masakichi Watanabe (father), Shoichi Watanabe (son), and Masakazu Watanabe (son). 354 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address.
11089 Yoneyuki Watanabe 22 December 1904 Male
He was born on 22 December 1904. He was a self-employed cleaner. His family includes Toshiko Watanabe (wife), Miyoko Watanabe (daughter), and Tetsuro Watanabe (son). His home address is listed as 1642 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Montreal, Quebec.
8887 Yoshio Watanabe 25 August 1923 Male
He was born on 25 August 1923. He was a student at Cumberland High School. His family includes Taka Watanabe (mother; nee Taka Amano), and Usaku Watanabe (father). His home address is listed as P.O. Box 43, Cumberland, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC.
3267 Yoshizo Watanabe 27 November 1882 Male
He was born on 27 November 1882. He was a self-employed farmer. His family includes Kiku Watanabe (mother; nee Kiku Suzuki), Yoshimatsu Watanabe (father), and Kiwa Watanabe (wife; nee Kiwa Suzuki). His home address is listed as P.O. Box 52, 4th Street, Mission, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Picture Butte, AB.
8331 Yukie Watanabe 02 January 1904 Female
She was born on 2 January 1904. She was a student of dressmaking. Her maiden name was Yukiye Oike. Her family includes Hakuya Watanabe (husband; deceased), Sada Oike (mother; nee Sada Sugimori), and Kiusuke Oike (father). Her home address is listed as 671 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Vernon, BC.
8146 Yukio Watanabe 04 December 1914 Male
He was born on 4 December 1914. He was a millhand employed by B.C. Pulp Company, Woodfibre, BC. His family includes Murata Watanabe (mother; nee Murata Man), Taka Amano (step-mother), and Usaku Watanabe (father). His home address is listed as Woodfibre, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Toronto, Ontario.

Watari

Case File Number Name Birth Date Sex Note
14862 Gentaro Watari 03 December 1899 Male
He was born on 3 December 1899. He was a baker employed by Burrard Bakery, 209 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC and a sawmill worker employed by Powell Lumber Company. His family includes Hatsuye Watari (wife), Katsumi Watari (son), and Yuriko Watari (daughter). His home address is listed as 625 East 15th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC.
12599 Hatsuye Watari 08 December 1907 Female
She was born on 8 December 1907. She was a housewife. Her family includes Gentaro Watari (husband), Katsumi Watari (son), and Yuriko Watari (daughter). Her home address is listed as 625 East 15th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC.

Watte

Case File Number Name Birth Date Sex Note
2166 Joe Watte 24 August 1924 Male
He was born on 24 August 1924. He was a boat building apprentice employed by L.P. Matsumoto. His family includes Fiji Watte (mother) and Comezo Watte (father). His home address is listed as Prince Rupert, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Eatonville, ON.
12293 Megumi Watte 20 June 1923 Female
She was born on 20 June 1923 [possibly 26 June 1923]. Her name is also listed as Megumi Mae Watte. She was a store clerk at 2751 Main Street, Vancouver, BC. Her family includes Fuji Watte (mother) and Comezo Watte [possibly Komezo Watte or Kamezo Watte] (father. Her home address is listed as 7506 Ontario Street, Vancouver, BC. 2751 Main Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. She was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC.

Wong

Case File Number Name Birth Date Sex Note
1635 Marjorie Wong 18 June 1917 Female
She was born on 18 June 1917. She is also named in the file as Hisa Wong, and her maiden name is Marjorie Hisa Kuwata. She was a housewife. Her family includes Kinu Kuwata (mother; nee Kinu Yoneda), Tokusaburo Kuwata (father), Charles Wong (husband), Geraldine Wong [also listed as Kikuko Wong] (daughter), and Russell Wong (son). She lived at 1724 Government Street, Victoria, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to High River, AB. No seized property is listed in the file.

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