Herman H. Dignan Explained

Herman H. Dignan
Office:Michigan Secretary of State
Term Start:1943
Term End:1946
Predecessor:Harry F. Kelly
Successor:Fred M. Alger Jr.
State Senate2:Michigan
District2:15th
Term Start2:January 1, 1939
Term End2:1942
Predecessor2:Edward W. Fehling
Successor2:Murl Holcomb DeFoe
State House3:Michigan
District3:Shiawassee County
Term Start3:January 1, 1935
Term End3:1938
Birth Name:Herman Henry Dignan
Birth Date:November 6, 1890
Birth Place:Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
Death Date:1956
Spouse:Nell T. "Nelly" Haley
Party:Republican

Herman Henry Dignan (November 6, 18901956) 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

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Legislator Details - Herman Henry Dignan. . December 24, 2019.
  2. Web site: Dickison to Dikis. . December 24, 2019.