Chiyeko Omotani

Chiyeko Omotani

She was born on 14 February 1923. She was a seamstress employed by Mrs. M. Isezaki. Her family includes Tomotaro Omotani (father) and Aki Omotani (mother). Her home address is listed as 1642 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC.

Metadata

ForenameChiyeko
SurnameOmotani
Regularized NameChiyeko Omotani
Custodian Identification Number11246
NationalityCanadian born
Residence (after uprooting)Tashme, BC
Residence (before uprooting)Vancouver

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