Koito Shiyoji
She was born on 29 April 1892. Her maiden name is Koito Nitta. She was a cannery worker. Her family includes Moto Nitta (mother), Kichimatsu Nitta (father), and Yakichi Shiyoji (husband), and Noboru Shiyoji (son). Her home address is listed as Gulf of Georgia Cannery, Steveston, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Christina Lake, BC and Cascade, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Koito |
| Surname | Shiyoji |
| Regularized Name | Koito Shiyoji |
| Custodian Identification Number | 15286 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Christina Lake, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Cascade, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
Collections
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Terminology
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