Shichiro Takimoto

Shichiro Takimoto

He was born on 3 May 1905. He was born as Shichiro Kodo and was adopted into his wife’s family. He was born as Shichiro Kodo and was adopted into his wife’s family. His forename also appears as Chihiro on some records. He was a sawmill hand. His family includes Ruji Kodo (mother), Magoshichi Kodo (father), Kazuye Takimoto (wife), Kouichi Takimoto [also listed as Koichi Takimoto] (son), and Chieko Takimoto (daughter). His home address is listed as Haney, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC.

Metadata

ForenameShichiro
SurnameTakimoto
Regularized NameShichiro Takimoto
Custodian Identification Number8712
NationalityJapanese national
Residence (after uprooting)Tashme, BC
Residence (before uprooting)Haney

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