Los
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Biographies
EDWARD J. COTTER
Edward J. Cotter, one of Southern
California’s most loyal adopted sons, is a well known attorney of Los Angeles,
with offices in the Subway Terminal building.
He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, September 15, 1892, being in
the fourth of the five children of James and Mary (Casey) Cotter, both natives
of the Dominion of Canada. His
elementary education was acquired in the public schools of Winnipeg. He was a lad of nine year when in 1901 he
came to California with his mother, locating in Los Angeles, where he continued
his studies as a high school pupil.
Having determined upon the legal profession as a life work, he directed
his reading toward that end and following his admission the California bar in
1922 began the practice of law in Los Angeles, where he has remained
continuously to the present time.
“Here,” said a contemporary writer, “he is quietly and steadily building
up an extensive practice through his successful efforts to smooth out the
difficulties attendant upon legal procedure.”
For a period of five years he was law instructor at Lincoln University
of Los Angeles. When this country became
involved in the World war he volunteered for service with the United States air
forces and for nearly two years was stationed at Rockwell Field.
In 1927 Mr. Cotter married Miss
Bessie Kelley, of Los Angeles, where they make their home. Mr. Cotter enjoys all forms of outdoor life,
being particularly fond of hunting and fishing.
Moreover, he finds the study of the early history of California a most
fascinating subject. He is especially
interested in the famous old missions and, like many others, deeply deplores
their gradual effacement by time and neglect.
Recently he contributed liberally of both time and effort toward the
raising of a large fund for the preservation of these ancient landmarks.
Transcribed by Mary Ellen Frazier.
Source: California
of the South Vol. V, by John Steven McGroarty, Page 730, Clarke Publ., Chicago,
Los Angeles, Indianapolis. 1933.
© 2013 Mary Ellen
Frazier.
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