Nathaniel Briggs Durfee (September 29, 1812 – November 9, 1872) was a U.S. Representative from Rhode Island.

Born in Tiverton, Rhode Island, Durfee completed preparatory studies.

He served as member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives for eleven years.

He was serving as county clerk at the time of his death in Tiverton, Rhode Island, on November 9, 1872.

This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress