Herman H. Dignan

Herman H. Dignan
Herman H. Dignan
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

Herman Henry Dignan (November 6, 1890 – 1956) was a Michigan politician.

Early life

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]

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