Daniel E. Frost
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For the Confederate General from Missouri, see Daniel M. Frost.
Daniel Edward Frost (February 23, 1819 – July 19, 1864) was an American journalist, politician and soldier who twice served in the Virginia House of Delegates before the American Civil War. He helped found the state of West Virginia at the Wheeling Convention where he represented Jackson County and served as Speaker of the House of Delegates for the Virginia General Assembly at Wheeling, before he died fighting for the Union while leading the 11th West Virginia Infantry Regiment.
Quick Facts Speaker of the House of Delegates of the Restored Government of Virginia, Preceded by ...
Daniel Frost | |
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Speaker of the House of Delegates of the Restored Government of Virginia | |
In office July 1, 1861 – May 15, 1862 | |
Preceded by | n/a |
Succeeded by | George McC. Porter |
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the Jackson and Roane Counties district | |
In office July 1, 1861 – May 15, 1862 | |
Preceded by | n/a |
Succeeded by | D.J. Keeney |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Jackson County district | |
In office Wheeling Convention of May 1861 | |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Jackson and Roane Counties district | |
In office December 5, 1859 – April 1861 | |
Preceded by | J.H. Chase |
Succeeded by | n/a |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Jackson County district | |
In office December 3, 1855 – December 6, 1857 | |
Preceded by | M. Gallahue |
Succeeded by | J.H. Chase |
Personal details | |
Born | (1819-02-23)February 23, 1819 St. Clairsville, Ohio US |
Died | July 19, 1864(1864-07-19) (aged 45) Clarke County, Virginia, US |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Ellen Rathbone |
Residence | Ravenswood, West Virginia |
Profession | Politician, editor, farmer, soldier |
Awards | conspicuous gallantry |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | Union Army |
Years of service | 1862–64 |
Rank | ![]() |
Commands | 11th West Virginia Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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