Tomeji Akiyama

Tomeji Akiyama

He was born on 4 April 1888. He was a sawmill hand employed by Mayo Lumber Company, Paldi, BC. His family includes Rose Akiyama (wife; nee Rose Lancaster; deceased). His home address is listed as Paldi, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC and Passmore, BC.

Metadata

ForenameTomeji
SurnameAkiyama
Regularized NameTomeji Akiyama
Custodian Identification Number6833
NationalityJapanese national
Residence (after uprooting)Slocan, BC
Residence (after uprooting)Passmore, BC
Residence (before uprooting)Paldi

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