When Putnam County was established in 1812, Frost was appointed Surrogate and returned to his birthplace which was the county seat. He served as Surrogate until 1813, and again from 1815 to 1819, and 1821 to 1822.
When Putnam County was founded in 1812, Frost was appointed Surrogate and returned to his birthplace, which was the county seat. He served as Surrogate from 1813 to 1815, and again from 1819 to 1821, and 1822.