Andrew B. Dougherty
Andrew B. Dougherty | |
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| Michigan Attorney General | |
| In office 1923–1926 | |
| Governor | Alex J. Groesbeck |
| Preceded by | Merlin Wiley |
| Succeeded by | Clare Retan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 17, 1863 Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Died | January 8, 1928 (aged 64) Lansing, Michigan |
| Political 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, Canada. His father was Archibald K. Dougherty. Dougherty's family moved to Michigan when he was five years old.[1]
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.[2]
Death[]
Dougherty died on January 8, 1928 in Lansing, Michigan. He was interred at Maple Grove Cemetery in Elk Rapids, Michigan.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b "Andrew B Dougherty Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
- ^ "Dougherty". Political Graveyard. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
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