Herbert J. Rushton
| Herbert J. Rushton | |
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| Michigan Attorney General | |
| In office 1941–1944 |
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| Governor | Murray Van Wagoner Harry Kelly |
| Preceded by | Thomas Read |
| Succeeded by | John R. Dethmers |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 30th district |
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| In office January 1, 1927 – 1932 |
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| Preceded by | Frank P. Bohn |
| Succeeded by | W. F. Doyle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 14, 1877 Manchester, Michigan |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Escanaba, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Loretta Payne |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
Herbert J. Rushton (February 14, 1877 – December 11, 1947) was a Michigan politician.
Early life
Rushton was born in Manchester, Michigan on February 14, 1877 to parents Thomas F. and Mary Rushton. Rushton was of English and Irish descent.[1][2][3]
Education
Rushton attended high school in Napoleon, Michigan. Rushton then attended the University of Michigan. Rushton then studied law with a lawyer in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In 1905, Rushton moved to Washington due to health concerns. There, Rushton was admitted the Washington state bar in 1907. Rushton moved back to Michigan in 1908.[1]
Career
Upon returning to Michigan, Rushton practiced law, first in Menominee, then in Escanaba, Michigan. Rushton served as the Escanaba city attorney on and off for 21 years. Rushton was Delta County Prosecuting Attorney from 1913 to 1914. On November 2, 1926, Rushton was elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 30th district from January 5, 1927 to 1932. In 1927, Rushton drafted the bill which would create the Upper Peninsula State Fair.[1] Rushton was a delegate to the Republican National Convention from Michigan in 1932 and in 1936. In 1936, Rushton ran unsuccessfully for the position of United States Representative from Michigan's 11th District. Rushton served as Michigan Attorney General from 1941 to 1944.[3]
Personal life
Rushton was married to Loretta Payne. Together they had four children. Rushton was a member of the Freemasons and of the Knights Templar. Rushton was Presbyterian.[1]
Death
Rushton died on December 11, 1947 in Escanaba, Michigan. He was interred at Lakeview Cemetery in Escanaba.[2][3]
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| Preceded by | Michigan Attorney General 1941–1944 |
Succeeded by John R. Dethmers |
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