| 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.
Dignan was born on November 6, 1890, in Saginaw, Michigan. Dignan attended public schools in Frankenmuth, Michigan.[1]
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]
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]
Dignan died in 1956 and was interred at Oak Hill Cemetery in Owosso, Michigan.[1]