Kikutaro Otani
He was born on 5 May 1879. He was a self-employed farmer. His family includes Kinu Otani (mother; nee Kinu Fujii), Kingoro Otani (father), Hisaye Otani (wife; nee Hisaye Matoba; deceased), and Yaeko Otani (daughter in law). His home address is listed as 11th Avenue, Rural Route No. 1, Haney, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Lethbridge, AB.
Metadata
| Forename | Kikutaro |
| Surname | Otani |
| Regularized Name | Kikutaro Otani |
| Custodian Identification Number | 5604 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Lethbridge, AB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Haney |
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Terminology
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