Albert Dodd was born around 1818. He transferred into Yale College from Trinity (then Washington) College around his senior year. Studying law after graduation, he opened a law firm in St. Louis, Missouri, then moving to Bloomington, Illinois. He died in June, 1844.
Born about 1818; entered college from Hartford, Conn.; joined the class at the beginning of Senior year, or perhaps a little earlier, from Washington (now Trinity) College. After graduation, he studied law and opened an office for its practice at St. Louis, Mo. He subsequently removed to Bloomington, Ill.; contemplated marriage; took an active part in politics; and had promising prospects before him. Returning from attendance on a political meeting, he attempted to cross the Mackinaw River, about twenty miles from his home, while the stream was swollen by a freshet. His horse lost his footing, and Mr. Dodd was drowned, June, 1844, being about 26 years of age.
From the guide to the Albert Dodd papers, 1836-1844, (Manuscripts and Archives)
