Biography:  John Stotler of Shade Township

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John Stotler, under the watchful eyes of his father, Casper
Stotler, received his education and training to become one of the
foremost business and civic leaders of this community during the
first half of the nineteenth century. John began his business career
at the early age of fifteen years by operating a supply store for his
father located along the Forbes Road near the old Stoy place.
Several years later, near the same place, John operated the first
tavern in Shade Township. In time his tavern became a noted
place along the new road called the Pennsylvania Road. Stotler
was the proud owner of more than eight hundred acres of land in
the township. In the election of 1820, John Stotler was chosen a
member of the General Assembly of the commonwealth, serving in
that capacity for several terms. Mr. Stotler was a very active leader
in the activities of the Shade Lutheran Church, the first church
built in Shade Township. John Stotler and his wife, Catherine, are
interred in the Stotler Cemetery.