I. P. Durfee
I. P. Durfee | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 38th district | |
| In office January 13, 1876 – January 7, 1878 | |
| Preceded by | Everett P. Freeman |
| Succeeded by | Pierce J. Kniss |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 27, 1838 Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Died | May 6, 1916 (aged 78) Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Residence | Worthington, Minnesota |
| Occupation | Farmer, legislator |
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]
References
[edit]- ^ "Minnesota Death Records, 1866-1916". FamilySearch. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e "Durfee, I. P." Legislators Past and Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
- ^ "Freeman, Everett P. "E.P."". Legislators Past and Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
- ^ "Kniss, Pierce J. "P.J."". Legislators Past and Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
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