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 1, 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 1, 1935 – 1938
Personal details
Born	Herman Henry Dignan November 6, 1890 Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
Died	1956
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Nell T. "Nelly" Haley

Herman Henry Dignan (November 6, 1890 – 1956) 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]

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