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, US |
| 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, 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.
References
- ^ "Dougherty". Political Graveyard. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
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