Sojiro Uyeda
He was born on 20 August 1885. He was a self-employed gardener. His family includes Okoma Uyeda (mother), Sohei Uyeda (father), Shigeo Uyeda [written as Sigeo Uyeda] (wife; nee Shigeo Shimizu or Sigeo Shimizu; in Japan), Sunao Uyeda (son; in Japan), Hisashi Uyeda (son; in Japan), and Tadashi Uyeda (son; in Japan). His home address is listed as Rural Route No. 1, Eburne, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Slocan, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Sojiro |
| Surname | Uyeda |
| Regularized Name | Sojiro Uyeda |
| Custodian Identification Number | 3589 |
| Nationality | Unknown |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Slocan, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Eburne |
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