W. J. Doran

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
DiedFebruary 28, 1949(1949-02-28) (aged 62)
PartyDemocratic
Spouses
  • Ella Nutt Doran
  • Elizabeth Bryan Smart
Children6
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William J. Doran (May 30, 1886 – February 28, 1949) was an American politician from St. Louis who served in the Missouri Senate from 1932–1944. 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. His name appears in a 1917 copy of "The Contractor", in which he is associated with the Skrainka Construction Company.