Takeyo Towata
She was born on 23 August 1899. She was a dressmaker employed by Iwata Factory. Her family includes Toichiro Towata (husband), Hitoshi Towata (son), and Takashi Towata (son). Her home address is listed as 823 1/2 Prior Street, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Lemon Creek, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Takeyo |
| Surname | Towata |
| Regularized Name | Takeyo Towata |
| Custodian Identification Number | 11162 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Lemon Creek, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
Collections
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Terminology
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