The Mysterious Vanishing Of Founding Father Aaron Burr’s Daughter, Theodosia
One of the most most famous politicians in the history of the U.S. lost his daughter when her ship vanished without a trace
The disappearance of Theodosia Burr, the daughter of former U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr, has fascinated historians and conspiracy theorists for over two centuries. Vanishing under mysterious circumstances in 1813, there have been a number of theories over the years about what happened to her, but the only thing that is known for certain is that her fate remains a mystery to this day.
Although Aaron Burr was an officer during the Revolutionary War, and the country’s third Vice President, serving under Thomas Jefferson, he is best known today for killing political rival Alexander Hamilton in a duel in 1804. He avoided punishment, but his participation in the deadly encounter effectively ended his political career. He spent nearly a decade of self-imposed exile in Europe before returning to the United States and living a relatively quiet life until his death in 1836.
Theodosia Burr, born in 1783, was named after her mother. Raised in a politically charged environment, she received an excellent education for the time (especially for a female) and possessed…
