JOHN W. FROST. In all that constitutes true manhood and good citizenship John W. Frost, retired farmer, who is now living in his comfortable home in Monongahela city, is a worthy example, and no one stands higher than he in the esteem and confidence of the community. His career has been characterized by duty faithfully performed, and by his industry, thrift and wisely directed efforts he has acquired a liberal share of this world's goods, besides earning a reputation as an enterprising and progressive citizen.
Mr. Frost was born at Brownsville, Fayette county, Pennsylvania, on the 22d of June, 1859, and is the son of John Wesley and Rachel (Arrell) Frost. His father was born at Brownsville in 1829 and died at Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1863. He was a man of fine personal character who enjoyed the respect of all who knew him, was a carpenter by trade, a consistent member of the Presbyterian church and a stanch supporter of the democratic party.
His father was John W. Frost, who also was a native of Brownsville, where he spent his entire life and died. In early life he was a farmer and at one time was president of the old First National Bank of Brownsville. He was the
scion of sturdy old Scotch-Irish stock, and he was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church. After the death of
her first husband Rachel (Arrell) Frost became the wife of Andrew Mcllvaine, an uncle of Judge Mcllvaine, who
was for so many years a prominent member of the bar of Washington county. Mr. Mclvaine, who was a farmer by
vocation, died in January, 1897, and Mrs. Mcllvaine died July 2, 1901.John W. Frost received his educational training in the public schools of Somerset township, Washington county, and on attaining mature years engaged in farming and stock raising on the old Callydon farm, which was also known as the old Mcllvaine homestead farm. He carried on farming operations there for a number of years and was very successful, being a practical man in everything he undertook. His life as a farmer was characterized
by indefatigable industry, persistency and sound judgment in all his operations, and he realized a success commensurate with his efforts. Several years ago he sold the farm to U. G. Mcllvaine and came to Monongahela
city, where he built the comfortable and attractive home in which he now lives, at No. 908 Stanton street. He has
always taken an active interest in everything pertaining to the prosperity of his community, and he was a director
of the First National Bank of Bentleyville. He rendered effective service as a member of the school board and was
for a number of years treasurer of the road board. During the World war he signified his loyalty and patriotism
by joining the Home Guards. Politically he has always given his support to the democratic party, while his religious affiliation is with the Presbyterian church, and he is a member of the Knights of Malta. Personally he is a man of forceful individuality, though quiet and unassuming in manner, and he has exerted a marked influence on the right side of every moral issue that has come before the people. Sterling integrity, sound business ability and a genial personality characterize him and have gained for him the esteem and respect of all who know him.On August 8, 1883, at Brownsville, Pennsylvania, Mr. Frost was married to Miss Mary E. Huffman, who was born in Somerset township, Washington county, October 20, 1863, the daughter of Joseph and Malinda (Eagye) Huffman. Joseph Huffman was born in Somerset township, November 29, 1829, and died in that township, September 20, 1910. He was a farmer all his life and had also dealt extensively in wool. He was a republican in his political alignment and was a member of the Pigeon Creek Baptist church. His parents were Joseph and Susana (Horn) Huffman, the former of whom was born and spent his entire life on the same farm in Somerset township. He was a veteran of the War of 1812 and was a member of the Pigeon Creek Baptist church. His father was Rudolph Huffman, who was born in Germany and immigrated to America in young manhood. He located in Somerset county, Pennsylvania, during the time when many hostile Indians infested this section of the state, and his wife fell a victim to these savage red men. Malinda Eagye was born in Fallowfield township, Washington county, near the town of Bentleyville, and her death occurred January 9, 1893. She was the daughter of Simon and Katherine (Yohe) Eagye.
Mr. and Mrs. Frost became the parents of three children: Bessie Irene was born May 18, 1884, and died September 1, 1884. Thomas Cleveland was born April 23, 1886, and died June 26, 1903. John Merle, born
January 18, 1890, attended the public schools of Somerset township, following this by two years at the California
Normal School and one term at the Slippery Rock Normal School. He then took a course in the Washington
Business College, from which he was graduated in 1909. He taught school for two years, and he learned the trade
of a machinist. He is a democrat in his political views and is a member of the Presbyterian church. During the
World war he enlisted for service as a member of the One Hundred and Tenth Regiment, Pennsylvania National
Guards, which became a part of the Twenty-eighth Division. He sailed overseas in May, 1917, and took part in
many of the important battles of that great struggle, being designated as a sharpshooter. On May 11, 1919, he
returned to the United States, and shortly afterward he was married to Miss Mary E. Marshall, of Bentleyville,
Pennsylvania. They are the parents of two children: John William, born May 30, 1920; and Thomas Merle, born
March 19, 1922.