This intimate family history traces the story of the Bates family, from their earliest roots in colonial New England to their prominence in the 19th and 20th centuries. Richly illustrated with photographs, letters, and other primary sources, this volume is a must-read for anyone interested in genealogy or social history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
