Rufus S. Frost

Rufus Smith Frost
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Massachusetts's 4th district
In office
March 4, 1875 – July 28, 1876
Preceded by Vacant
Succeeded by Josiah G. Abbott
Massachusetts Executive Council
Fourth Councilor District
In office
1873–1874
Massachusetts State Senate
First Suffolk District
In office
1871–1872
5th Mayor
of Chelsea, Massachusetts
In office
1867–1868
Preceded by Eustace C. Fitz
Succeeded by James B. Forsyth
Personal details
Born July 18, 1826
Marlborough, New Hampshire
Died March 6, 1894
Chicago, Illinois
Resting place Woodlawn Cemetery, Chelsea, Massachusetts
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Ellen M. Hubbard, Catherine Emily Wickham (m. June 18, 1879)
Children John P. Frost, Albert P. frost
Religion Congregationalist

Rufus Smith Frost (July 18, 1826 – March 6, 1894) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.

Born in Marlborough, New Hampshire to Joseph Frost and Lucy (Wheeler) Frost. Frost moved to Boston, Massachusetts, in 1833. He attended the public schools. He engaged in mercantile pursuits. He served as mayor of Chelsea, Massachusetts, in 1867 and 1868. He served as member of the State senate in 1871 and 1872 and of the Governor's council in 1873 and 1874. Presented credentials as a Republican Member-elect to the Forty-fourth Congress and served from March 4, 1875, until July 28, 1876, when he was succeeded by Josiah G. Abbott, who contested his election. He was an unsuccessful candidate for election in 1876 to the Forty-fifth Congress. He served as president of the National Association of Woolen Manufacturers 1877–1884. He served as president of the Boston Board of Trade 1878–1880. He served as president of the New England Conservatory of Music. He was one of the founders of the New England Law and Order League and of the Boston Art Club . He served as delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1892. He died in Chicago, Illinois, March 6, 1894. He was interred in Woodlawn Cemetery, Chelsea, Massachusetts.

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United States House of Representatives
Preceded by
Samuel Hooper
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Massachusetts's 4th congressional district

March 4, 1875 – July 28, 1876
Succeeded by
Josiah G. Abbott
Political offices
Preceded by
Eustace C. Fitz
5th Mayor of Chelsea, Massachusetts
1867–1868
Succeeded by
James B. Forsyth
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