From the 1885 History of Steuben County, Indiana

page 609

 

Leverett Frost, son of Solomon and Adeline (Davis) Frost, was born in Cattaraugus County, N. Y., Aug. 24, 1840.  He remained with his parents till manhood, and was reared by them to agricultural pursuits.  He is a natual mechanic and understands the use of all kinds of tools.  He now lives on the old homestead  of his parents and has charge of the farm.  He was married Oct. 12, 1862, to Alzina Rathbun, a native of Scott Township, born Dec. 21, 1845.  Her father was killed by a falling tree in her childhood.  Her mother died in August, 1863.  Her brothers and sisters were cared for by her till they grew to man and womanhood.  Mr. and Mrs. Frost have had three children-- Ethel died in September, 1882, in Nebraska, aged twenty years.  She was the wife of J. H. Boor.  Sonorah is the widow of Willis M. Wicoff, who died Feb. 11, 1885.  Zeron lives with his parents.  In politics Mr. Frost is a Republican.

 

Submitted by Kim Davoli

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