Benji Tanaka
He was born on 15 August 1876. He was a caretaker employed by his daughter. His family includes 52 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC and 217 32nd Avenue, Ruskin, BC. His home address is listed as 52 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to East Lillooet, BC.
Metadata
Forename | Benji |
Surname | Tanaka |
Regularized Name | Benji Tanaka |
Custodian Identification Number | 8934 |
Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
Residence (after uprooting) | East Lillooet, BC |
Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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