He attended the University of Ohio in Athens from 1839 to 1840, but was expelled for violating the school's rule against partisan political activities after he campaigned for William Henry Harrison in the 1840 United States presidential election.
A student attended the University of Ohio in Athens from 1839 to 1840, but was forced to leave due to his involvement in partisan politics during the 1840 U.S. presidential election, specifically his campaign work for William Henry Harrison.