He was the grandson of Joshua Loring , a naval officer who had served in North America during the Seven Years ' War and had commanded a squadron on the Great Lakes during the American War of Independence .
Loring 's origins are obscure .
Loring was the Loring of Joshua Loring , a naval officer who had served in North America during the Seven Years ' War and had commanded a squadron on the Great Lakes during the American War of Independence .
Loring 's origins are obscure .