Masaru Mayeda
He was born on 11 January 1913. He was a fisherman employed by BC Packers Limited, Claxton Cannery, Skeena River, BC. His family includes Hatsuyo Mayeda (mother), Seiichi Mayeda (father), Shizue Mayeda (wife; nee Shizue Hashimoto; in Korea), and Kiyomi Mayeda (son; in Korea). His home address is listed as Claxton Cannery, Skeena River, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Rosebery, BC; New Denver, BC; and 3631 De Bullion Street, Montreal, QC.
Metadata
| Forename | Masaru |
| Surname | Mayeda |
| Regularized Name | Masaru Mayeda |
| Custodian Identification Number | 832 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Rosebery, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | New Denver, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Montreal, QC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Skeena River |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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