A. 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.

Doran was born in New Philadelphia, Ohio on July 11, 1840 to George and Jane (Cribbs) Doran and raised primarily by his grandparents. He moved to Boonville, Missouri in 1843 and Mount Pleasant, Iowa in 1847. From there, he lived in Des Moines, Iowa for a short time before settling in Boone County, Iowa. Doran was educated in public schools and at Iowa Wesleyan College. Leaving home in 1860, Doran went to Central City, Colorado. There he worked as a delivery clerk and miner. The next year he continued on to Marysville, California via Tucson, New Mexico Territory. Upon his arrival, he worked as carpenter, bridge builder, and millwright.