Seyematsu Miyahara
He was born on 16 May 1880. He is also listed as Suyematsu Miyahara. He was a Sawmill Section Boss employed by Royston Sawmill, Cumberland, BC. His family includes Machi Miyahara (wife; nee Machi Nishimura). His home address is listed as Rural Route, No. 1, Cumberland, BC. He was forcibly uprooted to New Denver, BC and Slocan, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Seyematsu |
| Surname | Miyahara |
| Regularized Name | Seyematsu Miyahara |
| Custodian Identification Number | 4020 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence | New Denver, BC |
| Residence | Slocan, BC |
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Terminology
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