Matsujiro Ryujin
He was born on 3 January 1892. He is also listed as Matsujiro Riujin. He was a self-employed farmer and fish packer. His family includes Kohana Ryujin (mother; nee Kohana Shiosaki), Tomozo Ryujin [possibly Tomazo Ryujin] (father), Iwano Ryujin (wife; nee Iwano Masuda), Soichiro Ryujin [also listed as Soichiro Ryujin] (son), and Akira Ryujin (son). His home address is listed as 273 Roebuck Road, Rural Route, No. 4, New Westminster, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Kamloops, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Matsujiro |
| Surname | Ryujin |
| Regularized Name | Matsujiro Ryujin |
| Custodian Identification Number | 7528 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Kamloops, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | New Westminster |
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