The Frost Family
The 1841 census shows James Frost (1813-1889) and Ellen, his wife, aged 25, Anthony aged 2 years and John aged 4 months living at Beighton, Orgreave, West Riding of Yorkshire
The 1871 census shows James Frost, aged 55, head of family, a Colliery Clerk, born at Wickersley, living in a cottage at Orgreave with 3 sons and 2 daughters :
- James, aged 24,
- Edgar, aged 21
- Agnes, aged 20
- George, aged 16
- Fanny aged 14
By 1881 James born 1813, is now a widower living at Orgreave Rd, Catcliffe, with his unmarried daughter Fanny (b.1857) The census records James was born at Richmond, Yorks and Fanny was born 1857 at Woodhouse.
Edgar Frost (1849-1932)
Edgar Frost, was born at Orgreave and was christened on 12th August, 1849. According to the IGI index, his parents were James Frost and Ellen, nee Keeton, who married on 7th December, 1835 at Handsworth. His wife Emily was born 1846 (in Swinton, Rotherham), daughter of Francis and Eliza Barlow. (Pigot's Directory of 1834 lists a Francis Barlow, Tailor)
They came to Treeton from Handsworth around 1880. At the time of the census of 1891, they lived at 201 Upper Bole Hill. They had 4 sons and a daughter, all born at Handsworth apart from William A. who was born at Treeton:
- Frank Henry born 1874;
- Lily born 1876; married John J Stewart (b 1872) in 1897.
- Albert born 1877;
- Charles born 1878 and
- William A. born 1883.
Edgar was a Colliery Engine driver, Frank was a clerk at the colliery ; Albert started off as an office boy.
In the 1901 census he was still at Treeton and listed as a Colliery Engine man, he died in 1932
A tribute to father, written by Edgar Frost.
Frank Henry Frost
In 1891 he was living at Handsworth. He married Frances Jane Moody (c 1871) in 1895. She was the daughter of Francis (1834-1920) Moody and Mary of Treeton. They moved to Worsborough where both their children were born:
- Gladys born in 1897
- Marion born in 1900
In the 1901 census Frank was living at Worsborough and was a Colliery Clerk Cashier.
Kelly's directory for 1925 records that he was secretary of Dalton Main Collieries and living at Parkfield House, Parkfield Road, Rotherham. (Parkfield House later became Clifton Nursing Home).
Lily Frost
John Stewart was born in Swallownest.(Possibly son of James Stewart, living at 71 Wood Lane in 1901 census) Lily and John Stewart had 2 children, Emily E. Stewart, born 1898 in Treeton and Clarice M. Stewart, born 1900 in Catcliffe.
Albert Frost
Although Albert started his working life as an office boy , the letter below suggests he went on to better things.
In the 1901 census, Albert was listed as living in Sheffield and was a Colliery Clerk and Local Preacher.
Albert patented a Coal Glove, and formed his own company Albert Frost & Co., Sheffield in about 1909. The company address from 1919 was: Bank Court Chambers, Bank Street & Spring Street, Sheffield. From about 1919 he was living at Norfolk Lodge, Park Grange Road, Norfolk Park , Sheffield.
Albert married in 1900 to Florence Esther (1878-1961), daughter of William and Ann Littlewood. They had a son Frank R. (1901-1985). He died in 1957.
Charles Edward Frost
Charles Edward Frost was the third son of Edgar and Emily. He was born in 1878 at Handsworth and the family came to live at Treeton when he was 2 years old. In the 1891 census the family were residing at Bole Hill.
He was employed by the Rother Vale Colliery Company, later the United Steels Companies Ltd., as Chief buyer. On retirement on the 30th June, 1946, he was presented with a pewter tobacco jar by his colleagues
He was keenly interested in the welfare of the village of Treeton, having served on the Parish Council for 30 years. He held the position of Chairman on several occasions.
He retained his interest in village to the last. He had been treasurer of the Cricket Club since its inception in 1921, and until illness made it impossible, he was always a regular attender at the club.
He was founder member of the Treeton Wesleyan Football Club as well as being treasurer of the old Treeton R.R.F.C.
An ardent member of Treeton Methodist Church, besides being a member of the choir, he was a member of the Mission Band . He held the office of Trust Secretary for over 25 years and also served as Society Steward and Sick Steward. His advice was always being sought in circuit business.
He married Beatrice E. Norton on Christmas Day, 1906 at the Dodworth Wesleyan Chapel.They had no children. For the most part of his life he lived at The Gables, Treeton.
He died on 30th December, 1955, aged 77 and the funeral took place at Treeton Methodist Church conducted by the Rev. L. Hale and Rev T. P Hounsfield - the Rector of Treeton. The organist was Mrs. F. Hewlett. The bearers all members of the Methodist Church were : Mr. J. W. Havard, Mr. G. Parrott, Mr. T. O. Rossington and Mr. H. Parrott.
Mrs. B. Frost - widow; Mr. F. Frost - brother; Mrs. Downs - niece; Mr. Albert Frost - brother; Mr. F. A. Frost - nephew; Mr. Mrs. A. Frost - brother and sister-in-law; Mr. Mrs. J. W. Norton, Mr Mrs H. Clegg - brothers-in-law; Mrs. E. Stewart; Mr. F. Stewart; Mr. Mrs. N. Clegg; Mr. Mrs. H. E. Clegg - nephews; Mr. Mrs. G. Frost, Mrs. Edith Clegg, Mr. Mrs Eric Clegg, Dodworth; Mr. G. R. Thomas,(representing Mr. S. Bacon and Mr. E. Williams United Coke and Chemical Company) Mr. F. Millar, Mr. R. Taylor, Mr. J. Cottrell, Mr. H. Rossington, Mr. H. R. Jones, Mr. G. J. Smith, Mr. C. Judge, Mrs. W. Cox, Mrs. W. Cable, Mrs. Royle, Mrs. Haslam, Mrs. J. L. Bates and Mrs. H. Manship.
William Frost
Born in 1883 at Treeton, he married Maude Mary Haslam (b 1887) daughter of Joseph Haslam and Harriet (Nee Hill). In the 1901 census he was still living in Treeton as was a Colliery Clerk. By 1925, he had joined his brother Albert and was secretary and director of Albert Frost & Co., and was living at 8 Greenwood Lane. Woodhouse.