Shigeko Ohki
She was born on 27 August 1901. Her maiden name is Shigeko Kano. She was a dressmaker employed by Mrs. Iwata, 340 Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC. Her family includes Shiyo Kano (mother; nee Shiyo Kondo), Tatsukichi Kano (father), George Ohki [also listed as Tajimi Ohki] (husband), and Kiyoshi Ohki (son). Her home address is listed as 537 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC and Vernon, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Shigeko |
| Surname | Ohki |
| Regularized Name | Shigeko Ohki |
| Custodian Identification Number | 12285 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Tashme, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Vernon, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
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Terminology
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