Edward Maurice Doran
	Allegiance: Union
	Highest Rank: Private
	Unit: Company E, 140th New York Volunteer Infantry
	Enlisted: August 25, 1862
	Born: 1839
	Died: 05-23-1893 (54 years old)
	Birthplace: Dublin Ireland
	Buried: Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester, NY
	Occupation: Iron Molder

Edward Maurice Doran was 24 years old when he enlisted. His brother William was 22 when they both joined company E of the 140th NY; William as a Corporal. Edward received a hip injury, prior to his enlistment, which did not improve and led to his disability discharge. Mr. Doran had this disability for the remainder of his life. His certificate of disability for discharge states he was 5 ' 8 ¾ " tall with fair complexion, blue eyes and light hair. He was discharged from U.S, General Hospital camp at Frederick Md. on December 20, 1862.

Mr. Doran was born in Dublin, Ireland and came to the United States at the age of six, with his mother. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church and school on S. Plymouth Ave. where he acquired his early education. Mr. Doran learned the molder's trade at the John M. French company. He married Margaret L. McGoldrick and they had seven children. Mr. Doran was a stalwart Democrat and widely known for his active work in the political interest of his party.

This feature courtesy of Patrick V. Sweeney great-grandson of Edward Doran.