Herbert J. Rushton (February 14, 1877December 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.

Education

Rushton attended high school in

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. Rushton then attended the University of Michigan. Rushton then studied law with a lawyer in

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. 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.

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

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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. Rushton was a delegate to the

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from Michigan in 1932 and in 1936. In

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, 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.

Personal life

Rushton was married to Loretta Payne. Together they had four children. Rushton was a member of the

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and of the

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. Rushton was Presbyterian.

Death

Rushton died on December 11, 1947, in Escanaba, Michigan. He was interred at Lakeview Cemetery in Escanaba.

References

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