Andrew B. Dougherty Explained

Andrew B. Dougherty
Office:Michigan Attorney General
Term Start:1923
Term End:1926
Governor:Alex J. Groesbeck
Predecessor:Merlin Wiley
Successor:Clare Retan
Birth Date:17 October 1863
Birth Place:Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Death Place:Lansing, Michigan, US
Party:Republican

Andrew B. Dougherty (October 17, 1863 – January 8, 1928) was a Canadian-born American politician.

Early life

Dougherty was born on October 17, 1863, in Saint John, New Brunswick, British North America. His father was Archibald K. Dougherty. Dougherty's family moved to Michigan when he was five years old.

Career

In 1899, Dougherty was a member of the Michigan Republican State Central Committee. In 1904, Dougherty was a delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan. In 1912, unsuccessfully ran as a candidate for presidential elector for Michigan. Dougherty was appointed to the position of Michigan Attorney General in 1923, and he served in that position until 1926.[1]

Death

Dougherty died on January 8, 1928, in Lansing, Michigan. He was interred at Maple Grove Cemetery in Elk Rapids, Michigan.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dougherty. . February 1, 2020.