Matajiro Ikegami
He was born on 02 November 1883. He was a fisherman employed by Claxton Cannery, Skeena, BC. His family includes Yoshimi Ikegami (son) and Itsuo Ikegami (son). His home address is listed as Claxton Cannery, Skeena, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Bay Farm, Slocan, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Matajiro |
| Surname | Ikegami |
| Regularized Name | Matajiro Ikegami |
| Custodian Identification Number | 472 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Slocan, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Skeena |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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