Sayo Uyematsu
She was born on 22 May 1904. Her maiden name is Sayo Takahashi. She was a housewife and dressmaker employed by Iwat Factory. Her family includes Kuno Takahashi (mother), Kikusuke Takahashi (father), Shingo Uyematsu (husband), Roy Uyematsu (son; also known as Toshi Uyematsu), Haruye Uyematsu (daughter), and Reiko Uyematsu (daughter). Her home address is listed as 530 Princess Avenue, Vancouver, BC. 556 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC is listed as a former address. She was forcibly uprooted to Bay Farm, Slocan, BC.
Metadata
| Forename | Sayo |
| Surname | Uyematsu |
| Regularized Name | Sayo Uyematsu |
| Custodian Identification Number | 9670 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Slocan, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
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Terminology
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