""Memorial of Josiah Kendall, One of the First Settlers of Sterling, Massachusetts: And of Some of His Ancestors, and of His Descendants"" is a historical book written by Oliver Kendall and published in 1884. The book provides a detailed account of the life of Josiah Kendall, who was one of the early settlers in Sterling, Massachusetts, and his family history. The book begins with an introduction to the Kendall family and their roots in England. It then focuses on Josiah Kendall and his life in Sterling, including his occupation as a farmer and his involvement in the community. The author also provides information on Josiah's ancestors and their lives in America, as well as his descendants and their achievements.The book is filled with genealogical information, including family trees, birth and death records, and other historical documents. It also contains numerous photographs and illustrations of the Kendall family and their surroundings, giving readers a glimpse into life in early Sterling.Overall, ""Memorial of Josiah Kendall, One of the First Settlers of Sterling, Massachusetts: And of Some of His Ancestors, and of His Descendants"" is an important historical document that provides a detailed account of the life and times of one of Sterling's early settlers and his family. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in genealogy or the history of Sterling, Massachusetts.""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.