Frederick W. Bruggerhof (October 15, 1830 – March 8, 1920) was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Darien in 1874, and a member of the Connecticut Senate representing the 12th District from 1875 to 1877.

He spent his early years in the United States in St Louis.

[3] He was the President of James M. Thorburn & Company in New York City, a seed company.

[3] He was known as the "grand old man of the seed world.

"[4] He was a member of the Electoral College in 1884 and cast his vote for Grover Cleveland.