Saburo Kanna

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

ForenameSaburo
SurnameKanna
Regularized NameSaburo Kanna
Custodian Identification Number14215
NationalityJapanese 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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