Keizo Sameshima
He was born on 10 December 1889. He was a mill hand employed by K. Kamimura, Steelhead, BC. His family includes Kuoyemon Sameshima (father), Wai Sameshima (wife; nee Wai Takesaki), and Iwami Sameshima (son). His home address is listed as 4213 28th Avenue, Whonnock, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Picture Butte, AB and Iron Springs, AB.
Metadata
| Forename | Keizo |
| Surname | Sameshima |
| Regularized Name | Keizo Sameshima |
| Custodian Identification Number | 2934 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Picture Butte, AB |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Iron Springs, AB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Whonnock |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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