8836: Shokichi Oyama

8836: Shokichi Oyama

Shokichi Oyama

He was born on 12 May 1893. He was a self-employed fisherman. His family includes Murae Oyama (wife), Masakazu Oyama (son), Akemi Oyama (daughter), and Chieko Oyama (daughter). His home address is listed as Inverness Cannery, Skeena River, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC and Longlac, ON.
Sex M
Date of Birth 12 May 1893
Nationality Naturalized Canadian
Locations after uprooting
Slocan, BC
Longlac, ON
Locations before uprooting
Skeena River
Reel
C-9386 (1584-1625)
Type Person
Custodian Number 8836
Name Shokichi Oyama

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8836: Shokichi Oyama

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Metadata Author: Jayson Jap
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