Isao Toyota
He was born on 5 September 1906. His name is also listed as Isao Toyoda. He was a janitor. His family includes Kiyo Kunihiro (mother), Keichi Kunihiro (father), Maruyo Toyota (adopted mother; in Japan), Kimie Toyota (wife), Michiko Toyota (half-sister), Jack Toyota [also listed as Masashi Toyota] (adopted father; ne Jack Kawamura [also listed as Jack Kawamura]). 445 Gore Avenue, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to 15 Mile Camp, Hope, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Isao |
| Surname | Toyota |
| Regularized Name | Isao Toyota |
| Custodian Identification Number | 13996 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Hope, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
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Terminology
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