Herman H. Dignan
Herman Henry Dignan (November 6, 1890 – 1956) was a Michigan politician.
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 4, 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 2, 1935 – 1938 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 6, 1890 Saginaw, Michigan |
| Died | 1956 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Nell T. "Nelly" Haley |
Early life
Dignan was born on November 6, 1890 in Saginaw, Michigan. Dignan attended public schools in Frankenmuth, Michigan.[1]
Career
Dignan 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
Dignan 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
Dignan died in 1956 and was interred at Oak Hill Cemetery in Owosso, Michigan.[1]
References
- "Legislator Details - Herman Henry Dignan". Library of Michigan. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
- "Dickison to Dikis". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
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