Genshiro Sakiyama

Genshiro Sakiyama

He was born on 26 July 1897. He was a shipbuilder employed by Cordova Union Boat House. His family includes Toku Sakiyama or Toku Hanizawa (mother), Genemon Sakiyama or Genemon Hanizawa (father), Fujino Sakiyama (wife), Hiromu Sakiyama (son), Akira Sakiyama (son), Fujikazu Sakiyama (son), and Shigeko Sakiyama (daughter). 510 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Greenwood, BC.

Metadata

ForenameGenshiro
SurnameSakiyama
Regularized NameGenshiro Sakiyama
Custodian Identification Number13919
NationalityJapanese national
Residence (after uprooting)Greenwood, BC
Residence (before uprooting)Vancouver

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