I. P. Durfee

Legislator, Deceased Person

1838 –

50

Who is I. P. Durfee?

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

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Born
Jan 1, 1838
Rhode Island
Profession
Lived in
  • Worthington

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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