I. P. Durfee

Isaac P. Durfee (January 27, 1838 in Rhode Island – May 6, 1916 in Saint Paul, Minnesota[1]) was a Minnesota State Senator in the 38th district.[2] Durfee was born in Rhode Island in January 1838 and received at least an elementary school education from Rhode Island Common Schools.[2] He moved to Minnesota in 1872 and served as a county commissioner for Nobles County until October 12, 1875.[2] He was a farmer in Worthington, Minnesota when he was elected to the Minnesota State Senate on November 2, 1875.[2] George S. Thompson won the election; however, Durfee contested the election and was given the seat.[2] He served Cottonwood, Jackson, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Rock, and Watonwan counties for 2 years. He was preceded by Everett P. Freeman[3] and succeeded by Pierce J. Kniss.[4]

I. P. Durfee
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 38th district
In office
January 13, 1876 – January 7, 1878
Preceded byEverett P. Freeman
Succeeded byPierce J. Kniss
Personal details
Born(1838-01-27)January 27, 1838
Rhode Island, U.S.
DiedMay 6, 1916(1916-05-06) (aged 78)
Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
ResidenceWorthington, Minnesota
OccupationFarmer, legislator

References
  1. "Minnesota Death Records, 1866-1916". FamilySearch. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
  2. "Durfee, I. P." Legislators Past and Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
  3. "Freeman, Everett P. "E.P."". Legislators Past and Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
  4. "Kniss, Pierce J. "P.J."". Legislators Past and Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved July 28, 2012.


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