Sonoko Suyama

Sonoko Suyama

She was born on 9 February 1902. Her maiden name is Sonoko Sasayama. She was a housewife. Her family includes Harue Sasayama (mother), Kyozo Sasayama [also listed as Kyozo Goto] (father), Katsutaro Suyama (husband), Shigeo Suyama (son), Matsue Suyama (daughter), Norie Suyama (son), and Masaru Suyama (son). Her home address is listed as Woodfibre, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Kaslo, BC.

Metadata

ForenameSonoko
SurnameSuyama
Regularized NameSonoko Suyama
Custodian Identification Number7886
NationalityJapanese national
Residence (after uprooting)Kaslo, BC
Residence (before uprooting)Woodfibre

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