W. J. Doran

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William J. Doran
Member of the Missouri Senate
from the 29th district
In office
1932–1944
Personal details
Born(1886-05-30)May 30, 1886
St. Louis, Missouri
DiedFebruary 28, 1949(1949-02-28) (aged 62)
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Spouses
  • Ella Nutt Doran
  • Elizabeth Bryan Smart
Children6

William J. Doran (May 30, 1886 – February 28, 1949[1]) was an American politician from St. Louis who served in the Missouri Senate from 1932–1944.[2] He was the first Democratic senator to be elected to his district in 40 years. Doran was educated in public schools and the Benton College of Law in St. Louis.[3] His name appears in a 1917 copy of "The Contractor", in which he is associated with the Skrainka Construction Company.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Findagrave.com: William J. Doran". Retrieved 2014-10-08.
  2. ^ "Missouri History: Missouri State Legislators 1820-2000". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved 2016-07-03.
  3. ^ Dwight H. Brown. Official Manual State of Missouri 1939-1940. Jefferson City, Missouri: Missouri Secretary of State. p. 60.
  4. ^ Contractor. Vol. 24. 1917.