Yale, [George] Elihu (Eli)

1649 - Born in Boston; birth of a philanthropist whose name was adapted to the university name (Yale University)

1672 - He was taken to England as a child

1678 - Went to East Indies in the service of the British East India Company, a business venture that made him wealthy

1687-1692 - Around these years, he served as governor in Madras, India

1714-1721 - Gave school books and money to the Collegiate school of Connecticut (estimated total: £800) after receiving a request from Jeremiah Dummer through Gov. John Pierpont

1721- Died on July 8