Andrew B. Dougherty

Andrew B. Dougherty (October 17, 1863 –January 8, 1928) was a Canadian-born American politician.

Andrew B. Dougherty
Michigan Attorney General
In office
1923–1926
GovernorAlex J. Groesbeck
Preceded byMerlin Wiley
Succeeded byClare Retan
Personal details
Born(1863-10-17)October 17, 1863
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
DiedJanuary 8, 1928(1928-01-08) (aged 64)
Lansing, Michigan
Political partyRepublican

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
  1. "Andrew B Dougherty Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  2. "Dougherty". Political Graveyard. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
Legal offices
Preceded by
Merlin Wiley		 Michigan Attorney General
1923–1926		 Succeeded by
Clare Retan
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