Seiichi Kanashige
He was born on 26 February 1881. He was a logger employed by F. & D. Logging Company Limited, Seymour Inlet, BC. His family includes Kinzo Kanashige (mother; nee Kinzo Yamasaki), Giemon Kanashige (father), and Shimayo Kanashige (wife; nee Shimayo Kikui; in Japan). His home address is listed as Hillcrest, BC. 409 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. He was forcibly uprooted to Princeton, BC; Thunder River, BC; and Blue River, BC. He was exiled to Japan on 31 May 1946.
Metadata
| Forename | Seiichi |
| Surname | Kanashige |
| Regularized Name | Seiichi Kanashige |
| Custodian Identification Number | 700 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Princeton, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Thunder River, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Blue River, BC |
| Label | Exiled to Japan |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Hillcrest |
Collections
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Terminology
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