Masamichi's son SAKANOUE no Yoshikage was engaged in the management of the Tohoku region which had continued since the time of his grandfather Tamuramaro, and, making a spectacular showing as a warrior, became Jushiinojo (Junior Fourth Rank, Upper Grade) Ukon no shosho (Minor Captain of the Right Division of Inner Palace Guards).
当道の子の坂上好蔭は曾祖父の田村麻呂以来の東北経営に従事し、武人として活躍し従四位上、右近少将になった。