Edwin M. Stotlar 1873-1962

Edwin M. Stotlar was born on a farm in Herrin Prairie on the south end of Herrin on March 16, 1873 to Thomas and Louisa (Cox) Stotlar. The Stotlar family, one of the oldest and most substantial families of the County, are of German origin and date back in this country to Jacob Stotlar, who in an early day came from Germany to Pennsylvania and was killed by the Indians. Continue reading →