Shokichi Oyama
He was born on 12 May 1893. He was a self-employed fisherman. His family includes Murae Oyama (wife), Masakazu Oyama (son), Akemi Oyama (daughter), and Chieko Oyama (daughter). His home address is listed as Inverness Cannery, Skeena River, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC and Longlac, ON.
Metadata
| Forename | Shokichi |
| Surname | Oyama |
| Regularized Name | Shokichi Oyama |
| Custodian Identification Number | 8836 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Slocan, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Longlac, ON |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Skeena River |
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Terminology
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