Masuichi Saiki
Saiki was born on 02 January 1895. He was a fisherman employed by Claxton Cannery, Skeena, BC. His family includes Yaju Saiki (father; in Japan), Hanako Saiki (wife; nee Hanako Okada), and Sachiko Saiki (daughter; in Japan). He lived at Claxton Cannery, Skeena, BC, was forcibly uprooted to New Denver, BC, and was exiled to Japan on 17 June 1946. His listed seized property includes: household belongings; tools.
Metadata
| Forename | Masuichi |
| Surname | Saiki |
| Regularized Name | Masuichi Saiki |
| Custodian Identification Number | 1256 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | New Denver, BC |
| Label | Exiled to Japan |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Skeena |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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