Isamu Kariya

Isamu Kariya

He was born on 7 August 1914. He was a salesman employed by M. Furuya Company, Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. His family includes Yone Kariya (mother; nee Yone Mori), Tomezo Kariya (father), Fumiko Kariya (wife; nee Fumiko Uyeyama), and Yasuyuki Kariya (son). His home address is listed as 701 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Greenwood, BC and Midway, BC.

Metadata

ForenameIsamu
SurnameKariya
Regularized NameIsamu Kariya
Custodian Identification Number2379
NationalityCanadian born
Residence (after uprooting)Greenwood, BC
Residence (after uprooting)Midway, BC
Residence (before uprooting)Vancouver

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