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Herman H. Dignan

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Herman H. Dignan
Michigan Secretary of State
In office
1943–1946
Preceded byHarry F. Kelly
Succeeded byFred M. Alger Jr.
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 15th district
In office
January 1, 1939 – 1942
Preceded byEdward W. Fehling
Succeeded byMurl 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.
Died1956
Political partyRepublican
SpouseNell T. "Nelly" Haley

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.

Early life

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Dignan was born on November 6, 1890, in Saginaw, Michigan. Dignan attended public schools in Frankenmuth, Michigan.[1]

Career

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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

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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

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Dignan died in 1956 and was interred at Oak Hill Cemetery in Owosso, Michigan.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Legislator Details - Herman Henry Dignan". Library of Michigan. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Dickison to Dikis". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 24, 2019.