Suematsu Masumoto
He was born on 10 August 1885. He was a carpenter. His family includes Hana Masumoto (mother; nee Hana Tamai) and Bukei Masumoto (father). His home address is listed as 1011 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to Rosebery, BC; Slocan, BC; and New Denver, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Suematsu |
| Surname | Masumoto |
| Regularized Name | Suematsu Masumoto |
| Custodian Identification Number | 872 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Rosebery, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Slocan, BC |
| Residence (after uprooting) | New Denver, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | New Westminster |
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Terminology
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