Frank Shotter of Hoonah was born to Lucy Shotter and George Ray Shotter, Senior. His siblings include George Ray Shotter, Junior on April 5, 1882 in Chermainus, British Columbia, Canada, Frank Shotter, Mrs. L. Kane (sp) and Mrs. Thomas Murry of Hoonah, Mrs. J.O. Ross of Seattle, and Margaret Shotter-Evans of California.