Kiyoaki Saibara

To Kiyoaki Saibara (1884-1972) and his father Seito Saibara is attributed much of the success of the Texas gulf coast rice crop. Born in Japan, Saibara came to Texas on his father's orders to help begin a rice crop. [ [http://www.cityofwebster.com/index.asp?NID=2#chpt2 History of Webster, Texas - The Rice Industry] , retrieved April 15, 2007] Saibara was the first Japanese person to gain United States citizenship in Texas. He and his first wife Shimoyo had six children.

A historical marker was erected in Webster, Texas in honour of Seito and Kiyoaki. [ [http://www.waymarking.com/wm/details.aspx?f=1&guid=457ca2d5-87ad-44d4-9403-7f8e40e36249&gid=3 "Seito and Kiyoaki Saibara" Waymark] , retrieved April 15, 2007]

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