FAMILY LINE AND HISTORY
Minnie Belle Allen
1st of 4 children of Marcus Brutus “Mark” Allen & Mary Jane Kellogg
Born: Aug 11, 1872, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Died: Nov 26, 1957 (age 85), Lyons, Wayne Co., New York
Buried: Nov 29, 1957, Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Married: Apr 4, 1895, Frederick H. “Fred” Durfee, Walworth, Wayne Co., New York
No children
Frederick H. “Fred” Durfee
Son of James L. Durfee & Mirna/Mina R. Hamilton
Born: Apr 17, 1868, Walworth, Wayne Co., New York
Died: Apr 14, 1946 (age 77), Lyons, Wayne Co., New York
Buried: Apr 16, 1946, Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Occupation: Farmer
Married: Apr 4, 1895, Minnie Belle Allen, Walworth, Wayne Co., New York
No children
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Timeline and Records
Spellings and information in census and other records are retained
as reflected in the original documents. Corrections or notes are in italics.
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Apr 17, 1868: Birth of Frederick H. “Fred” Durfee, son of James L. Durfee & Mirna/Mina R. Hamilton, in Palmyra, Wayne Co., New York
Apr 18, 1870: Marriage of Mary Jane Kellogg & Marcus Brutus “Mark” Allen (parents of Minnie Belle Allen), in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Four children: Minnie Belle Allen, Vira Kellogg Allen, Byron Bailey Allen (twin), Elizabeth Amelia “Bessie” Allen (twin)
1. Minnie Belle Allen
1872–1957
2. Vira Kellogg Allen
1876–1924
3. Byron Bailey Allen (twin)
1885–1963
4. Elizabeth Amelia “Bessie” Allen (twin)
1885–1970
Jul 22, 1870: U.S. Federal Census, Palmyra, Wayne Co., New York:
Name: Mina Durfee (Mirna R. (Hamilton) Durfee, mother of Frederick H. “Fred” Durfee)
Age in 1870: 28, Keeping house
Birth Date: abt 1842
Birthplace: New Jersey
Dwelling Number: 912
Home in 1870: Palmyra, Wayne, New York
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Palmyra
Occupation: Keeping House
Household Members (Name) Age:
Mina Durfee: Age 28, born New Jersey (Mina (Hamilton) Durfee, mother of Frederick H. “Fred” Durfee, his father’s 2nd wife)
Melvin Durfee: Age 17, born New York (step-brother of Fred)
Sarah Durfee: Age 12, born New York (step-sister of Fred)
Sally Durfee: Age 7, born New York (step-sister of Fred)
Fred Durfee: Age 2, born New York
James Durfee: Age 41, Farmer, born New York (father of Frederick H. “Fred” Durfee)
Aug 11, 1872: Birth of Minnie Belle Allen, 1st of 4 children of Mary Jane Kellogg & Marcus Brutus “Mark” Allen, in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
1876: Death of Mirna/Mina R. (Hamilton) Durfee (age 43-44), mother of Frederick H. “Fred” Durfee, in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
1876: Burial of Mirna/Mina R. (Hamilton) Durfee, at Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York; plot 17, no personal headstone
Jun 5, 1880: U.S. Federal Census, Palmyra, Wayne Co., New York:
Name: Fred Durfee
Age: 12
Birth Date: Abt 1868
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1880: Palmyra, Wayne, New York
Dwelling Number: 82
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father’s Name: James Durfee
Father’s Birthplace: New York
Mother’s Name: Mary Durfee (stepmother)
Mother’s Birthplace: New York
Attended School: Yes
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
James Durfee: Age 52, Self (Head), Farming, born New York
Mary Durfee: Age 43 ,Wife, Keeping House, born New York (stepmother of Fred, Mary (Streeter) Durfee)
Fred Durfee: Age 12, Son, born New York
Sarah Durfee: Age 81, Mother, born New York (mother of James, grandmother of Fred)
Jun 14, 1880: U.S. Federal Census, Marion, Wayne Co., New York:
Allen, Mark B.: age 34, married, Carpenter, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York
Allen, Mary J.: age 31, Wife, married, Keeping House, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York (Mary Jane (Kellogg) Allen)
Allen, Minnie B.: age 7, Daughter, attended school within the year, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York
Allen, Vira K.: age 3, Daughter, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York
Feb 16, 1892: New York State Census, Palmyra, Wayne Co, New York:
Name: Fred Durfee
Birth Year: abt 1868
Birth Place: United States
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Citizenship: Citizen
Residence Place: Palmyra, Wayne
Election District: 03
Apr 4, 1895: Marriage of Minnie Belle Allen & Frederick H. “Fred” Durfee, Palmyra, Wayne Co., New York
No children
Apr 4, 1895: New York State Marriage Index:
Name: Frederick H Durfee
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 4 Apr 1895
Marriage Place: Walworth, New York
Spouse: Minnie B Allen
Certificate Number: 6097
Jun 1, 1900: U.S. Federal Census, Palmyra, Wayne Co, New York:
Name Fred H Durfee
Age 32
Birth Date Apr 1868
Birthplace New York
Home in 1900 Palmyra, Wayne, New York
Race White
Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Head
Marital Status Married
Spouse’s Name Minnie B Durfee
Marriage Year 1895
Years Married 5
Father’s Birthplace New York
Mother’s Birthplace New York
Occupation Farm Laborer
Months Not Employed 0
Can Read Yes
Can Write Yes
Can Speak English Yes
House Owned or Rented Rent
Farm or House H
Household members, Name, Age:
Fred H Durfee: Head, Age 32, Born Apr 1868, Married 5 years, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, farm laborer
Minnie B Durfee: Wife, Age 27, Born Aug 1872, Married 5 years, 0 children born, 0 children living, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York
Jun 1, 1905: New York State Census, Palmyra, Wayne Co, New York:
Name: Fred Durfee
Birth Year: abt 1868
Birth Place: United States
Age: 37
Gender: Male
Race: White
Residence Year: 1905
Residence: Palmyra, Wayne, New York
Relationship to Head: Head
Assembly District: 01
Election District: 02
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
Fred Durfee: Head, Age 37, born United States, Farmer
Minnie Durfee: Wife, Age 32, born United States, Housework
James Durfee: Head, Age 77, born United States, Farmer (Fred’s father)
Hattie: Wife, Age 49, born United States, Housework (Fred’s father’s 4th wife)
1909: Death of James L. Durfee (age 81), father of Frederick H. “Fred” Durfee, Wayne Co., New York
1909: Burial of James L. Durfee, at Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Apr 19, 1910: U.S. Federal Census, Palmyra, Wayne Co., New York:
Name: Fred H Durfee
Age in 1910: 41
Birth Date: 1869
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1910: Palmyra, Wayne, New York
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse’s Name: Minnie Durfee
Father’s Birthplace: New York
Mother’s Birthplace: New Jersey
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Own Farm
Employer, Employee or Other: Employer
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Free
Farm or House: Farm
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 15
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
Fred H Durfee: Head, Age 41, married(1) 15 years, born New York, father born New York, mother born New Jersey, farmer on own farm
Minnie Durfee: Wife, Age 37, married(1) 15 years, 0 children born, 0 children living, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York
Wilmot Chamberlain: Laborer, Age 20, single, born Pennsylvania, father born Pennsylvania, mother born Pennsylvania, Laborer
Jun 1, 1915: New York State Census, Palmyra, Wayne Co, New York:
Name: Fred Durfee
Birth Year: abt 1868
Birth Place: United States
Age: 47
Gender: Male
Residence Place: Palmyra, Wayne
Relationship: Head
Color or Race: White
Number of years in US: 47
Assembly District: 01
House Number: Road
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
Fred Durfee: Head, Age 47, born US, farmer
Minnie A Durfee: Wife, Age 42, born US, housework
Feb 13, 1920: U.S. Federal Census, Palmyra, Wayne Co., New York:
Fred H Durfee
Age: 52
Birth Year: abt 1868
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1920: Palmyra, Wayne, New York
Street: Marion Rd
House Number: Farm
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse’s Name: Minnie Durfee
Father’s Birthplace: New York
Mother’s Birthplace: New York
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: General Farm
Employment Field: Own Account
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Free or Mortgaged: Mortgaged
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
Fred H Durfee: Age 52, Head
Minnie Durfee: Age 45, Wife
Apr 17, 1930: U.S. Federal Census, Marion, Wayne Co., New York:
Name: Fred Durfee
Birth Year: abt 1869
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age in 1930: 61
Birthplace: New York
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Marion, Wayne, New York
Street Address: Buffalo St
Dwelling Number: 85
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Value: 4500
Radio Set: Yes
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 26
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father’s Birthplace: New York
Mother’s Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Laborer
Industry: Farm
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
Fred Durfee: Age 61, Head
Minnie Durfee: Age 57, Wife
Oct 4, 1934: Death of Marcus Brutus “Mark” Allen (age 89), father of Minnie Belle (Allen) Durfee, in Pittsford, Monroe Co., New York
Oct 1934: Burial of Marcus B. “Mark” Allen at Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Oct 18, 1934: Obituary for Marcus B. “Mark” Allen
The death Thursday of Mark Allen at the age of 89 years removed one of Pittsford’s oldest residents. He has been in failing health for some time. Surviving are his wife; a son, Byron Allen; two daughters, Mrs. F.H. Durfee of Marion and Mrs. Albert Merriman of Newark. The funeral was followed by interment in the family lot of Marion, his former home.
Feb 26, 1936: Death of Mary Jane (Kellogg) Allen (age 87), mother of Minnie Belle (Allen) Durfee, in Pittsford, Monroe Co., New York
Feb 29, 1936: Burial of Mary Jane (Kellogg) Allen at Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Note: February was a leap year in 1936
Feb 29, 1936: Newspaper obituary for Mary Jane (Kellogg) Allen):
Mrs Allen Passes at 87
Mrs. Mary Jane Allen, 87 years old, entered into rest at the home of her son, Byron Allen, 9 Maple Street, Pittsford, Wednesday, February 26th, following a long period of failing health. She was born February 14, 1849, in Marion, west of the village, on the farm now occupied by Arthur Young. She was the daughter of Harriet Bailey and Rodney Kellogg, pioneer settlers of the town.
On April 18, 1870, she was united in marriage to Mark A. Allen of Marion. They resided in Marion until 1893 when they moved to Newark where they lived until 1927. They have made their home in Pittsford since, where Mr. Allen died two years ago, soon after they had celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Allen was a member of the old Christian Church of Marion, and a relative of Temple Bailey, the authoress.
She is survived by one son, Byron of Pittsford; two daughters, Mrs. Fred Durfee of Marian and Mrs. Albert Merriam of Newark; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held Saturday from the son’s home at 2 o’clock. The Rev. H.J. Bartle, pastor of the Pittsford Presbyterian Church officiated. Burial in Marion.
Feb 29, 1936: Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York (pg 21):
Apr 8, 1940: U.S. Federal Census, Lyons, Wayne Co., New York:
Name: Frederick H Durfee
Respondent: Yes
Age: 71
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1869
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: New York
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Lyons, Wayne, New York
Street: Canal Street
House Number: 159
Farm: No
Residence in 1935: Mariana, New York
Resident on farm in 1935: No
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 12
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 3rd year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
Frederick H Durfee: Age 71, Head
Minnie A Durfee: Age 67, Wife
Apr 14, 1946: Death of Frederick H. “Fred” Durfee (age 77), husband of Minnie Belle (Allen) Durfee, in Lyons, Wayne Co., New York
Apr 14, 1946: State of New York Death Index:
Name: Fred H Durfee
Age: 77
Birth Date: abt 1869
Death Date: 14 Apr 1946
Death Place: Lyons, New York
Certificate Number: 26115
Apr 15, 1946: Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York (pg 21):
Apr 15, 1946: Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York (pg 34):
Apr 16, 1946: Burial of Frederick H. “Fred” Durfee at Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York; lot 175, sec 1, row 173, grave 4
U.S Social Security Claims Index:
Name: Minnie Allen Durfee
[Minnie Allen Allen]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Aug 1872
Birth Place: Marion, New York
Father: Mark B Allen
Mother: Mary J Kellog (Kellogg)
Notes: Jun 1938: Name listed as MINNIE ALLEN DURFEE
Apr 5, 1950: U.S. Federal Census, Lyons, Wayne Co., New York:
Name: Minnie Durfee
Age: 78
Birth Date: abt 1872
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Place: New York
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Head
Residence Date: 1950
Home in 1950: Lyons, Wayne, New York
Street Name: Canal
House Number: 159
Apartment Number: Downstairs
Occupation Category: Keeping House
Worked Last Week: No
Seeking Work: No
Employment Status: No
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
Minnie Durfee: Head, Age 78
Nov 26, 1957: Death of Minnie Belle (Allen) Durfee (age 85), 1st of 4 children of Mary Jane Kellogg & Marcus Brutus “Mark” Allen and wife of Frederick H. “Fred” Durfee, in Lyons, Wayne Co., New York
Nov 26, 1957: State of New York Death Index:
Name: Minnie A Durfee
Gender: Female
Age: 85
Birth Date: abt 1872
Residence Place: Lyons, Wayne, New York
Death Date: 26 Nov 1957
Death Place: New York
Certificate Number: 78525
Nov 28, 1957: Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York (Thursday, pg 23):
Nov 29, 1957: Burial of Minnie Belle (Allen) Durfee at Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York; lot 175, sec 1, row 173, grave 3
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2023. Researched and compiled by Catherine (Clemens) Sevenau, and thank you to Cheryl (Chatfield) Thompson for contributing the obituaries.
Note: The cemetery headstone photos from Find A Grave contained herein are the property of those who photographed them.