Andrew J. Doran

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Andrew J. Doran

Andrew J. Doran (July 11, 1840 – February 15, 1918) was an American politician, miner, and specialty carpenter. After leaving home, he moved to California where, following the start of the American Civil War, he joined the California Column. After leaving the military he worked as a bridge builder for the Central Pacific Railroad. Doran moved to Arizona Territory in 1876 and became superintendent for the Silver King Mine. Politically, Doran was elected to the Arizona Territorial Legislature six times and was selected to be President of the Council twice. His later years were spent as superintendent for the Arizona Pioneers' Home.

Biography

Doran was born in

carpenter, bridge builder, and millwright.[3]

With the outbreak of the

5th Regiment California Volunteer Infantry.[2] Serving as part of the California Column, he was granted a brevet commission due to his prior experience crossing the desert on the Butterfield route.[3] Doran was discharged from the military in 1864 and returned briefly to California before moving to Canyon City, Oregon.[2] There he worked as a superintendent for the Humboldt Mill and Ditch Company until 1867.[1] In 1868, Doran secured a bridge building contract with the Central Pacific Railroad.[3] As a result of his work for the railroads, he was present for the First transcontinental railroad's "Last Spike" ceremony in 1869.[2] Following his work for the railroads, he constructed a mill in Inyo County, California.[1]

Doran moved to Arizona Territory in 1876.[1] There he constructed mills for mines in Pinal County[2] In 1881 he oversaw construction of a reduction mill at the Silver King Mine.[4] Upon completion of the work, Doran was hired as the mine's superintendent.[5] Under his leadership, the Silver King produced record levels of silver. As a result, Doran's expertise was sought by other mine operators in the territory.[3] In addition to his mining efforts, Doran worked as a real estate agent.[1]

Entering politics in 1881, Doran represented Pinal County in the House of Representatives (lower house) during 11th Arizona Territorial Legislature.[6] The next year he was elected Pinal County sheriff.[3] He was returned to the House during the 1887 session.[7] From 1889 till 1893, Doran served two terms on the territorial board of equalization (tax administration).[1][3] During the 1891 and 1893 legislative sessions, Doran represented Pinal County in the Council (upper house).[8] Governor John N. Irwin appointed him Lieutenant colonel of the 1st Regiment, Arizona National Guard, a position Doran held for seven years.[5] For the 18th Arizona Territorial Legislature, Doran was elected to the Council's at-large seat and selected to be President of the Council.[9]

Moving to

St. Louis World's Fair, he served as President of the Board of Managers for Arizona's presentation.[11] In 1907, Doran represented Yavapai County in Council during 24th Arizona Territorial Legislature. He also served as President of the Council during the session.[12] The session resulted in two important proposals by Doran. The first was a compromise bill that addressed concerns about fairly appraising the value of mining operations for tax purposes.[13] The second was a proposal to create the Arizona Pioneers' Home. Doran's proposal to create the house was defeated in the 24th legislature but passed by the next session.[14] Governor Joseph Henry Kibbey appointed Doran to be the home's first superintendent, a position he held until his resignation in July 1912.[15][16]

Socially, Doran was a member of the

cerebral hemorrhage on February 15, 1918.[1][17] He was buried in Prescott's Pioneer Home Cemetery.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Goff 1996, p. 94.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Conners 1913, p. 699.
  3. ^
    Weekly Journal-Miner
    . Prescott, Arizona. February 20, 1918. p. 4.
  4. ^ Conners 1913, pp. 699–700.
  5. ^ a b Conners 1913, p. 700.
  6. ^ Wagoner 1970, p. 515.
  7. ^ Wagoner 1970, p. 518.
  8. ^ Wagoner 1970, pp. 520–521.
  9. ^ Wagoner 1970, p. 522.
  10. ^ Wagoner 1970, p. 254.
  11. ^ Conners 1913, pp. 700–701.
  12. ^ Wagoner 1970, p. 528.
  13. ^ Wagoner 1970, pp. 443–444.
  14. ^ Conners 1913, p. 701.
  15. Weekly Journal-Miner
    . Prescott, Arizona Territory. March 24, 1909. p. 4.
  16. ^ "Arizona Pioneer Resigns Superintendency of Pioneer Home at Prescott – Major Doran Resigns as Official Head". Tombstone Epitaph. July 14, 1912. p. 1.
  17. ^ "Death Summons Colonel Doran". Tombstone Epitaph. February 24, 1918. p. 4.

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