Ken Yamasaki

Ken Yamasaki

He was born on 1 January 1896. He was a millhand employed by Sproat Lake Company. His family includes Takematsu Yamasaki (father), Shima Yamasaki (mother), Yachiyo Yamasaki (wife; nee Yachiyo Adachi), Kimiye Yamasaki [also listed as Kimie Yamasaki] (daughter), and May Yamasaki (daughter). His home address is listed as 423 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC.

Metadata

ForenameKen
SurnameYamasaki
Regularized NameKen Yamasaki
Custodian Identification Number11358
NationalityJapanese national
Residence (after uprooting)Tashme, BC
Residence (before uprooting)Vancouver

Collections

Custodian Case Files (1)

Terminology

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