1262: Isomatsu Oyama

1262: Isomatsu Oyama

Isomatsu Oyama

Oyama was born on 20 October 1881. He was a fisherman employed by North Pacific Cannery, Skeena River, BC. No family is listed in file, but Oyama is listed as being a widower. He lived at North Pacific Cannery, Skeena River, BC and was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC, Parkin Spruce Mill Limited, Donald, BC, and Selkirk Sprice Mills, Donald, BC. His listed seized property includes: boat “I.O.”; fishing equipment; firearms.
Sex M
Date of Birth 20 October 1881
Nationality Naturalized Canadian
Locations after uprooting
Tashme, BC
Donald, BC
Donald, BC
Locations before uprooting
Skeena River
Reel
C-9316 (1756-1775)
Type Person
Custodian Number 1262
Name Isomatsu Oyama
Dates
Not Before: 25 March 1942
Not After: 11 October 1947

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1262: Isomatsu Oyama

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Metadata Author: Erin Chan
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