Saburo Kanna
He was born on 24 August 1884. His name is also listed as Chofu Kanna. He was a farmer. His family includes Toshi Kanna (wife; nee Toshi Onaga), Tsuko Kanna [also listed as Alice Kanna] (daughter), Aki Kanna [also listed as Agnes Kanna] (daughter), Thomas Kanna (son), and Joe Kanna (son). He lived in Picture Butte, AB. He was forcibly uprooted to Thunder River, BC; Tashme, BC; and Iron Springs, AB.
Metadata
| Forename | Saburo |
| Surname | Kanna |
| Regularized Name | Saburo Kanna |
| Custodian Identification Number | 14215 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Thunder River, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Tashme, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Iron Springs, AB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Fort Salmon Townsite |
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