Herman Henry Dignan (November 6, 1890 – 1956) was an American politician who served as the 35th Secretary of State of Michigan from 1943 to 1946 as a member of the Republican Party. He previously served in both chambers of the Michigan Legislature.
Herman H. Dignan | |
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| Michigan Secretary of State | |
| In office 1943–1946 | |
| Preceded by | Harry F. Kelly |
| Succeeded by | Fred M. Alger Jr. |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 15th district | |
| In office January 1, 1939 – 1942 | |
| Preceded by | Edward W. Fehling |
| Succeeded by | Murl Holcomb DeFoe |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Shiawassee County district | |
| In office January 1, 1935 – 1938 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Herman Henry Dignan November 6, 1890 Saginaw, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | 1956 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Nell T. "Nelly" Haley |
Early life
editDignan was born on November 6, 1890, in Saginaw, Michigan. Dignan attended public schools in Frankenmuth, Michigan.[1]
Career
editDignan worked as a hardware dealer. On November 6, 1934, Dignan was elected as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Shiawassee County district. He served in this position from January 2, 1935, to 1938. On November 8, 1939, he was elected as a member of the Michigan Senate from the 15th district. He served in this position from January 4, 1939, to 1942. Dignan was a delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan in 1940 and 1944. Dignan served as Michigan Secretary of State from 1943 to 1946.[1][2]
Personal life
editDignan married Nell T. "Nelly" Haley in 1913 in Flint, Michigan.[1] Dignan was a member of the Freemasons and the Shriners. Dignan was Congregationalist.[2]
Death
editDignan died in 1956 and was interred at Oak Hill Cemetery in Owosso, Michigan.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Legislator Details - Herman Henry Dignan". Library of Michigan. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
- ^ a b "Dickison to Dikis". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
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