I. P. Durfee | |
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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 | Rhode Island, U.S. | January 27, 1838
Died | May 6, 1916 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. | (aged 78)
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]