Frost, James Sheldon
Birth
James Sheldon Frost commonly known as J. Sheldon Frost, was born in the town of Rensselaerville on December 1, 1864, the only child of John D. Frost and Phebe Sheldon.[1]
Education
He was educated at public and private schools and at Friends College at Locust Valley, Long Island. Later he attended the Albany Business College, and in 1888 was graduated from the Albany Law School.[1]
Occupation
In 1888 after his graduation, he was admitted to practice law. He began his study of law in the office of Draper & Chester and after Mr. Draper’s withdrawal, he remained with Judge Chester until 1890, since which time he has successfully practiced his profession in Albany.[1]
Social Avocations
He was a member of Wadsworth Lodge No. 417, F. & A.M., Court Schuyler No. 17, I.O.O. F., and of Jay Chapter, Phi Delta Phi fraternity; also a member of the Albany Senate No. 611, K.A.E.O.. In 1893 he was one of a committee of three to investigate the affairs of the Western Farm Mortgage Trust Company of Denver on behalf of eastern holders and represented large holdings in litigation now pending in the Federal Courts.[1]
Marriage and Children
On October 15, 1902 in a quiet ceremony, he married Miss Ada Dorothy Gould in Albany.[2] They had no children.
Wedding Announcement
Altamont Enterprise, October 17, 1902
AN AUTUMN WEDDING
The wedding of Mr. J. Sheldon Frost and Miss Ada Dorothy Gould was performed Wednesday morning at the rectory of the Holy Innocent’s church, Albany. The best man was Mr. Luther C. Warner and Miss Elzena A. Fox was bridesmaid. The bride wore a going-away gown. The wedding was a very quiet one, and was witnessed by only immediate friends. Mr. and Mrs. Frost left on a wedding tour for the South, going to Norfolk on the Old Dominion line.
Death
He died on May 11, 1932 in Albany[2]
Obituary
Altamont Enterprise, May 20, 1932
JAMES FROST, REPUBLICAN LEADER, DIES AT HOTEL
James Sheldon Frost, 68, former commissioner of public safety of Albany and holder of several other offices died last Thursday in his rooms at the Hampton Hotel in Albany.
Mr. Frost was born in Rensselaerville, but lived 30 years in Albany. His ancestors were early settlers in Rhode Island and Long Island. He was married in 1902 to Dorothy Gould, who survives.
A lifelong Republican, Mr. Frost was special assistant corporation counsel in Albany in 1900; city recorder from 1908 to 1915; chief counsel for the State Department of Excise in 1916; president of the Belle Ayre Conservation Company, and public safety commissioner from 1917 to 1921. He maintained an office at 93 State street, Albany.
Mr. Frost was also a past president of the New York State Bar Association and of the Unconditional Republican Club. He was a member of the Albany Club, Wadsworth Lodge, Masons, the Shrine, and was a 32nd degree Mason.
He was educated at the Fort Edward Collegiate Institute, Friends College, the Albany Business College and was graduated from the Albany Law School.
Funeral services were Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Tebbutt Memorial Chapel in 176 State street with the Rev. Paul H. Birdsall of Grace Episcopal church officiating. Burial at Potter Hollow.
Additional Media
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Landmarks of Albany County, NY, Edited by Amasa J. Parker, Albany, NY
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Altamont Enterprise-http://historicnewspapers.guilpl.org/
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