Hiro Tokiwa
She was born on 25 January 1902. Her maiden name is Hiro Kawahihashi. She was a laundry worker employed by Ocean Falls, BC. Her family includes Masaji Tokiwa (husband), Yoshiharu Tokiwa (son), Mitsuo Tokiwa (son), Sachiye Tokiwa (daughter), Yasue Tokiwa (daughter). She lived in Ocean Falls, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Beamsville, Ontario.
Metadata
| Forename | Hiro |
| Surname | Tokiwa |
| Regularized Name | Hiro Tokiwa |
| Custodian Identification Number | 10777 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Ocean Falls |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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