Miyo Iwakoshi
Miyo Iwakoshi | |
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| Born | 1852 |
| Died | January 19, 1931 (aged 78–79) |
| Resting place | Gresham Pioneer Cemetery, Gresham, Oregon |
| Known for | Being the first Japanese settler in Oregon |
| Spouse | Andrew MacKinnon |
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Miyo Iwakoshi was one of the first Japanese settlers in Oregon, arriving in the state in 1880. She became known as the "Western Empress" among Japanese settlers due to her willingness to help Japanese immigrants travel and reside in Oregon.