Masa Murakami
She was born on 22 March 1896. Her maiden name is Masa Shiraiwa. She was a dressmaker employed by Mr. Iwata, 368 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC. Her family includes Shika Shiraiwa (mother), Shigekichi Shiraikawa (father), Samizo Murakami (husband), Emiko Murakami (daughter), Satoko Murakami (daughter), Kimiko Murakami (daughter), and Akiko Murakami (daughter). Her home address is listed as 376 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. 366 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. She was forcibly uprooted to Slocan Extension, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Masa |
| Surname | Murakami |
| Regularized Name | Masa Murakami |
| Custodian Identification Number | 12263 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Slocan Extension, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
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Terminology
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