Daniel Frost
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Born in 1819, Frost was editor of Jackson County’s first newspaper, The Virginia Chronicle, which was burned in 1862 during Jenkins Raid for its pro-Union stance. He served as Speaker of the House for the Restored Government of Virginia, 1861-1862, then joined the 11th WV Infantry. Rising to colonel, 1863, Frost died on July 19, 1864, from wounds received at Snicker’s Ferry.
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