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Note: n Age:4 Roll: T9_356; Family History Film: 1254356; Page: 369A; Enumeration District: 132; Image: 0254. ED:182 Page:9A
SOURCE: 1885 Iowa State Census County:Mills County Record, Township: Indian Creek Township, Number:72 Page:305 Range:40 Section:33 Location:SE Age:8 Sex:M MaritalStatus:S BirthState:OH Line Number:7 DwellingNumber:16 Family History Film:1021498 Volume:233
SOURCE: 1895 Iowa census: Indian Creek, Mills, Iowa; Name: Fred Durbin
Age: 18 Race: W Birthplace: Mills Co County: Mills Place: Indian Creek
SOURCE: 1900 census Malvern Township, Mills Co., Iowa. Boarder Bookkeeper Age:24 ED:98 Page:7B
SOURCE: 1905 Iowa State Census
Name: Fred Durbin
Residence County: Mills
Residence State: Iowa
Locality: Malvern
Line: 17
Roll: IA_99
SOURCE: 1910 census Malvern Township, Mills Co., Iowa. Head Age 33 Occupation: Cashier @ MT&S Bank ED:101 Page:2B
SOURCE: 1920 census Malvern Township, Mills Co., Iowa. Head. Age 44 Occupation: Cashier @ MT&S Bank Page: 5A ED:104
SOURCE: 1921 Mills County Plat book 160 acres Deer Creek Township Section 14 four miles east of Strahan. and 253.51 acres Silver Creek Township Section 30 west of Malvern
SOURCE: Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925
Name: Fred Durbin
Birth Year: abt 1877
Birth Place: Iowa
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Census Date: 1 Jan 1925
Residence State: Iowa
Residence County: Mills
Locality: Malvern
Relation to Head: Head
Mother: Lourella Bibbs
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Father: James Durbin
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Marriage Place: Ohio
Spouse Name: Mary Durbin
Roll: IA1925_1846
Line: 22
SOURCE: 1930 census Malvern Township, Mills Co., Iowa. Head. Age 53 Occupation: President @ MT&S Bank Roll: T626_669 Page: 13A ED:16 Image:0378
SOURCE: 1940; Census Place: Malvern, Mills, Iowa; Roll: T627_1183; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 65-16.
SOURCE: Mills Co. History 1895 page 283
MILITARY: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Fred Durbin
City: Not Stated
County: Mills
State: Iowa
Birth Date: 31 May 1876
Race: White
Roll: 1643154
LAND: U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918
Owner's Name: Fred Durbin
State: Iowa
County: Mills and Fremont
Town: Silver Creek
Year: 1910
LAND: U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918
Owner's Name: Fred Durbin
State: Iowa
County: Mills and Fremont
Town: White Cloud
Year: 1910
LAND: U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918
Owner's Name: Fred Durbin
State: Iowa
County: Mills and Fremont
Town: Deer Creek
Year: 1910
LAND: U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918
Owner's Name: Fred Durbin
State: Iowa
County: Pottawattamie and Mills
Town: Silver Creek
Year: 1912
LAND: U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918
Owner's Name: Fred Durbin
State: Iowa
County: Pottawattamie and Mills
Town: Indian Creek
Year: 1912
LAND: U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918
Owner's Name: Fred Durbin
State: Iowa
County: Pottawattamie and Mills
Town: Deer Creek
Year: 1912
LAND: U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918
Owner's Name: Fred Durbin
State: Iowa
County: Pottawattamie and Mills
Town: White Cloud
Year: 1912
OCCUPATION: Banker President of the Malvern Trust & Savings Bank, Malvern, Ia
RELIGION: Methodist
EDUCATION: Graduated 1896 Western Normal College, Shenendoah, Iowa. Graduated 1898 Law Degree, State University of Iowa
OBITUARY: FRED DURBIN DIED AT HOME MERE SATURDAY MORNING
Had Been in Banking Business in Malvern for 47 Years
Death claimed another of Malvern's older business men early Saturday morning when Fred Durbin died at his home here. Mr. Durbin had been In poor health for a number of years, having suffered a paralytic stroke nearly 11 years ago, but had continued active in his banking interests until last spring.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Mansfield Funeral home.
Fred Durbin, the son of Joshua and Almira Durbin, was born in the farm home of his parents near Emerson, May 31, 1876. His
parents had come to Mills county from eastern Iowa only four years before, traveling In a covered wagon which they had continued to use as their residence until a new house could be built. He passed his boyhood on the farm, learning the skills and resourcefulness which such an environment demanded. The Durbin farm home was considered one of the most hospitable In eastern Mills county and In later years
Mr. Durbin often recalled the many guests which they had entertained in the large family home where the board was nearly always set with an extra plate and a special room was kept in readiness for any who might wish to stay the night.
Mr. Durbin continued his schooling at the University of Iowa after he finished his secondary work. He was granted a. bachelor of law degree from that Institution in 1898.
After completing his schooling he returned to Mills county and took a position In the Strahan & Christy bank in Malvern, He followed that calling for the remainder of his life, continuing as cashier when the Strahan & Christy bank became the Malvern National, then as president. Under his direction the bank changed its organizational plan to the Malvern Trust & Savings bank In the 1920's and he continued as president of that Institution until the spring of 1946 when he sold the majority interests but continued on as director until only a few days before his death.
Mr. Durbin also maintained his interest in farming throughout his life, always taking an active interest In the operation of his land. He was also active In civic and community affairs. In 1917 be was elected us county representative in the state General Assembly and was reelected In 1919. For many years he was a member of Silver Urn Masonic lodge, serving a term as master of this organization. He • was a member of the Methodist church.
On Nov. 27, 1901 he was married to Mary Christy and they at once established their home In Malvern. The Durbins had one daughter, Dorothy, Mrs. Leo Hoefer, of Omaha. He is survived by Mrs. Durbin, Mr. and Mrs. Hoefer and two grandchildren, Freddie and Joan; two sisters, Mrs. R. L. Hale and Mrs. J. V. Baer, of Malvern; a brother James of Emerson.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Mansfield Funeral home, conducted by the Rev. L. C. Hall, Mr. Durbin's
pastor in Malvern, and the Rev. I. B. A lieu of Sidney, a former pastor. Music for the service was furnished by Mrs. J. B. Ellison and his former associates In the bank served as casket bearers.
Malvern Leader, December 19, 1946, page 1
BIOGRAPHY: Fred Durbin, the son of Joshua and Almira Durbin was born at the Durbin family homestead farm near Emerson, May 31, 1876. Joshua and Almira each had children from previous marriages, Fred was the oldest child of this union
BIOGRAPHY: Graduated from Western Normal college at Shenandoah in 1896. In 1898 he was granted a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Iowa. He returned to Malvern and entered the banking business in on July 11, 1899. He was associated with the Strahan and Christy Bank as cashier. He assisted in organizing the Malvern National Bank at which time he first served as cashier and then became President of the Bank from 1929 until his death. Under his direction it was reorganized to become the Malvern Trust and Savings Bank in the 1920's. He continued as its president until 1946, when he retired as an officer, but continued as a director.
Malvern Leader June 9, 1938
Back in 1888 a Mills county boy sweated under the rigors of final examinations in his law school and was proud as punch when his efforts earned him a degree from the University of Iowa. In June 1938 Fred Durbin went back to his alma mater to join some 40 or more of his classmates at their 50th reunion.
BIOGRAPHY: "In July, 1899, Mr. Fred Durbin comes as a student from school and his farm home to Malvern, and takes a position in the Strahan and Christy Bank. He fills the position with credit and stays with them. In addition to his regular salary, he is permitted to draw a draft on the banker for his daughter. November 27, 1901, the draft is honored by his marriage at the Christy home to Miss Marie Christy."
* from A Brief History of Malvern Iowa, John D Paddock 1917
Residence: Fred & Mary's first home was at 810 Prospect St. Malvern, Iowa. After C B Christy died they moved into that home at 223 E 6th St (201 E 4th St.), Malvern, Iowa 51551-4063
BIOGRAPHY: Elected Nov 7, 1916 as Representative from Mills County to the 37th General Assembly of Iowa Fred was elected to two terms in the Iowa General Assembly, as the Mills County Representative, serving from 1917 - 1921.
BIOGRAPHY: Fred died December l4,1946, after 11 years of bad health following a stroke. Mary died in Omaha, Nebraska, June 12,1962. Both were members of the Malvern Methodist Church. They are buried In the Malvern Cemetery.
MARRIAGE: Fred was married to Mary Christy, daughter of Charles and Maria Christy, Nov.27,1901. They had one daughter, Dorothy. Durbin, Fred 26 Christy, Mary 23 27 Nov 1901 C.B. Cristy's Source: 1901 Marriages, LDS microfilm # 1491826 item 8
BUSINESS: Fred Durbin, President Malvern Trust and Savings Bank Gets Fifty- Year Charter Malvern National Bank Now Under State Banking Organization
The Malvern Trust and Savings Bank, formerly the Malvern National Bank has just obtained a fifty-year charter enabling it to do business under the state banking laws of Iowa, and they are now operating under that plan. The new articles of incorporation were signed Nov. 27, and are printed on another page of this issue.
In order to make the change, which had been contemplated by the directors of the Malvern National bank for some time, it was necessary that their assets be examined and this, was done last Oct. 16. At that time the institution was found to be entirely sound and acceptable to the State Banking department.
As the present state banking laws of Iowa are much more beneficial to Iowa industry and agriculture the directors of the bank believe that the change will very materially benefit their patrons
in this territory. The entire change will be made with no inconvenience to/depositors and patrons of the institution, as the balances on acbounts, interest, and checks written will be earried forward and paid by the new bank.
The national charter of the Malvern National bank was obtained twenty-five years ago, but many changes have taken place in banking laws and practices since that time and the new institution has wanted to secure the advantages of the new charter.
Fred Durbin, the president of the new institution has been active in obtaining better legislation for the state banking department, and has been personally responsible for an appreciable share of the recent changes. The Trust and Savings bank will have the same stockholders, same officers, as the old institution.
..... extent the new service of the bank is that contained in the Trust provIsions of the charter. This enables the bank to act as administrator, executor, and guardian of estates, and it can
receive funds in trust as provided in wills or made possible by individual or the mandates of any court. This service will be of great help to the community in furnishing the machinery to take
care of property left by decedents or property to be cared for which belongs to minors. A more complete explanation of the new institution will be found in their announcement on
page 2 of The Leader, and in the articles of incorporation.
The officers Of the new institution urge their patrons to feel free to ask about anything concerning the new charter which they do not understand, and hope to continue to maintain a strong,
serviceable banking institution for this community. The officers of the new bank:
President, Fred Durbin; vice president, F. R. Chantry; cashier, R. W. Criswell.
From the Malvern Leader, Mills County Iowa, December 5, 1929
MEMORIUM: Booklet in Memorial
from the Hon. Mr. Washburn, Mills Co. Representative
FRED DURBIN, banker and legislator, died at Malvern, Iowa, December 14,1946;
born at a farm home near Emerson, Mills county, Iowa, May 31, 1876, son of Joshua and Almira Durbin, who came to the county from eastern Iowa four years previous in a covered wagon, which they continued as their residence until a new house could be erected for them to occupy; educated in the schools of the vincinity; graduated from Western Normal college at Shenandoah in 1896, later attending the State University of Iowa and graduated in 1898 from the law school; entered the banking business at Malvern in 1899, and assisted in organizing the Malvern National bank, serving successively as cashier and president, the institution changing its organization in 1920 into the Malvern Trust & Savings bank, and he continued as its president until 1946, when he retired as an officer but continued as a director; married Mary Christy November 27, 1901, and they had one daughter, Dorothy, now Mrs. Leo Hoefer, of Omaha, Nebraska; elected in 1917 as state representative from Mills county and reelected in 1919; maintained an interest in farming his entire life, as well as active in civic and community affairs; a member of the Masonic bodies, the Methodist church and a Republican; suffered a stroke about eleven years prior to his death, though continued to look after business affairs until the past year.
Note: SOURCE: 1880; Census Place: Indian Creek, Mills, Iowa; Name: Fred Durbi
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