1256: Masuichi Saiki

1256: Masuichi Saiki

Masuichi Saiki

Saiki was born on 02 January 1895. He was a fisherman employed by Claxton Cannery, Skeena, BC. His family includes Yaju Saiki (father; in Japan), Hanako Saiki (wife; nee Hanako Okada), and Sachiko Saiki (daughter; in Japan). He lived at Claxton Cannery, Skeena, BC, was forcibly uprooted to New Denver, BC, and was exiled to Japan on 17 June 1946. His listed seized property includes: household belongings; tools.
Sex M
Date of Birth 02 January 1895
Nationality Naturalized Canadian
Locations after uprooting
New Denver, BC
Date exiled to Japan 17 June 1946
Locations before uprooting
Skeena
Reel
C-9316 (1661-1671)
Type Person
Custodian Number 1256
Name Masuichi Saiki
Dates
Not Before: 26 March 1942
Not After: 20 October 1946

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1256: Masuichi Saiki

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Metadata Author: Erin Chan
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