Toshiko Watanabe
She was born on 16 February 1912. Her maiden name is Toshiko Kawaoka. She was a self-employed dressmaker. Her family includes Yoneyuki Watanabe (husband), Miyoko Watanabe (daughter), and Tetsuro Watanabe (son). Her home address is listed as 1642 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Minto City, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Toshiko |
| Surname | Watanabe |
| Regularized Name | Toshiko Watanabe |
| Custodian Identification Number | 11090 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Minto City, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
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Terminology
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