Kiyoto Takeshita
He was born on 9 July 1923. He was a grocery clerk. His family includes Tsui Takeshita (mother), Kazukichi Takeshita (father). His home address is listed as Port Alberni, BC and 1036 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC. Victoria, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Slocan Extension, BC and Taber, AB.
Metadata
| Forename | Kiyoto |
| Surname | Takeshita |
| Regularized Name | Kiyoto Takeshita |
| Custodian Identification Number | 2540 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Slocan Extension, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Taber, AB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Port Alberni |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
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Terminology
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