Ume Tsubouchi
She was born on 25 January 1892. Her maiden name was Ume Hisatsugu. She was a housewife. Her family includes Hyakuzo Tsubouchi (husband), Setsuko Tsubouchi [also known as Setsu Tsobouchi] (daughter), Kenji Tsubouchi (son), Chizuru Ioi (daughter; nee Chizuru Tsubouchi), Kiyoshi Tsubouchi (son), Nobuko Tsubouchi (daughter), Eiji Tsubouchi (son). Her home address is listed as P.O. Box 594, Duncan, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Ume |
| Surname | Tsubouchi |
| Regularized Name | Ume Tsubouchi |
| Custodian Identification Number | 9225 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Slocan, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Duncan |
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