title: Andrew B. Dougherty
text: # Andrew B. Dougherty
  
  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.
  
  ## Death
  
  Dougherty died on January 8, 1928, in Lansing, Michigan. He was interred at Maple Grove Cemetery in Elk Rapids, Michigan.
  
  