Born in Berlin , Connecticut , he was orphaned while young , he pursued preparatory studies at East Hartford .
Born in Berlin , Connecticut , he was orphaned while young , he graduated from Yale College in 1839 , where he was a member of Skull and Bones .
Born in Berlin , Connecticut , he was orphaned while young , he pursued preparatory studies at East Hartford and graduated from Yale College in 1839 , where he was a member of Skull and Bones .