Mr. Frost was born in Yacksam, England, October 11, 1817, and there received his education, Having a desire to embark in a wider field of activity than his country seemed to offer, he left England when fifteen years of age and came to the United States, where he first obtained employment as a farm laborer. Afterward he engaged in the oyster business with considerable success. In 1858, however, lie settled in Weehawken, N. J., where he still resides, and where he held for many years responsible positions with the New York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad Company, now the Erie Railroad Company. He discharged his duties with fidelity and ability, and won the confidence and respect of the officials as well as of his associates, among all of whom he was very popular.

In the growth and prosperity of Weehawken Mr. Frost soon gained influence, and through his energy and public spirit has been active in promoting the general welfare. He early took an active part in the councils of the Democratic party, becoming one of its trusted leaders. For ten years he served as a member of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, and for fifteen years he was a Town Committeeman. In these as well as in various other minor capacities he distinguished himself for ability, sound judgment, and patriotism, and contributed much to the advancement of the community. Honest and enterprising, he is a man of the highest integrity, and enjoys the confidence and respect of all who know him. He is a member of the Odd Fellows fraternity and of the Protestant Episcopal Church.