Memorial of the Bates Family is a historical book written by James L. Bates in 1884. The book chronicles the history of the Bates family from their origins in England to their settlement in America. It provides a detailed account of the family's genealogy, including the names and biographical information of many of its members.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the family's history. The first chapter provides a brief overview of the family's origins and early history in England. The subsequent chapters cover the family's migration to America, their settlement in various parts of the country, and their involvement in important historical events such as the American Revolution.Throughout the book, the author includes numerous photographs and illustrations of family members, as well as important documents such as wills and deeds. The book also includes a detailed index, making it a valuable resource for genealogists and historians interested in the Bates family.Overall, Memorial of the Bates Family is a comprehensive and well-researched account of one family's history, providing a fascinating glimpse into the lives and experiences of its members over several centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.