). Many little girls were named after herincluding Theodosia Burr Goodman, who would become famous as the silent screen vamp Theda Bara. This browser does not support getting your location. Burr Alston had suffered a uterine prolapse two years prior during the difficult delivery of her son. You can always change this later in your Account settings. New York Historical SocietyPortrait of an 11-year-old Theodosia Burr Alston. In 1763 she married James Mark Prevost (1736-1781), an officer in the British Army, with whom she had five children. There was a problem getting your location. What indeed, she wrote him, would I not risk once more to see him, to hang upon him, to place my child upon his knee, and again spend my days in the happy occupation of endeavoring to anticipate his wishes., In 1812, Theodosias beloved Gampy died of malaria in South Carolina. On December 31, 1812, Theodosia Burr Alston boarded the schooner Patriot in Georgetown. Then in 1806 Burr developed his wild dream of Spanish-American empire. Her husband, Joseph Alston, was governor of South Carolina during the War of 1812. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? It is most likely that the small ship was simply over-powered by the storm, but who knows? Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Hosack's letter to Joseph Alston from June 12, 1808 begins: "Mrs. Alston having been under my care as her physician, you . Yet another fanciful story had her writing farewell letters to her father and husband, and stuffing them and her wedding ring into a champagne bottle and throwing it into the Carolina sea before being executed. Oops, we were unable to send the email. They lived in Bergen County, New Jersey, in a home they named the Hermitage. Burr had distinguished himself as an officer in the Revolutionary War, during which he became a member of General George Washington 's inner circle. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Portrait of an 11-year-old Theodosia Burr Alston. Her husband Joseph Alston became Governor of South Carolina in December of 1812,. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Based in Westchester, North of NY City, they conducted raids against British camps on the other side of the Hudson River, near the border of New York and New Jersey. Then there is the curious case of the female stranger, who is buried in the St. Pauls Episcopal Graveyard in Alexandria, Virginia. Theodosia Burr. According to the Oxford dictionary, Gypsy refers to an ethnic group from Asia who travels and lives in a caravan. Despite her fathers political clout and her own brilliance, life was not so easy for Burr. On this occasion, she invited physicians David Hosack and Samuel Bard, and Bishop Benjamin Moore, among other notables.In 1801, Theodosia married Joseph Alston, a wealthy landowner from South Carolina who would become the 44th governor of that state. She had scandalized New England society, when as a married mother of five, she fell in love with an equally brilliant and much younger blue-blooded lawyer and Revolutionary War soldierAaron Burr. . Joseph Alston was a wealthy slave owning rice planter who married Theodosia Burr, the daughter of Vice President Aaron Burr. SHE WAS THE FIRST LADY OF SOUTH CAROLINA. Theodosia Bartow Burr was born in Albany, New York, on June 21, 1783. The childs death took a heavy toll on her. The world is blank. The men said the weather had remained calm for three days but this was not true. The schooner's captain, William Overstocks, desired to make a rapid run to New York with his cargo; it is likely that the ship was laden with the proceeds from its privateering raids. . But before that, Theodosia Bartow Burr was born on June 21, 1783, in Albany, New York. It had been refitted in December in Georgetown, its guns dismounted and hidden below decks. She had scandalized New England society, when as a. Twas to punish her, but her father more. Her husband, Joseph Alston, was governor of South Carolina during the War of 1812. As head of the state militia, he could not accompany her on the trip north. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. In addition to the more conventional subjects such as French (the French textbook by Martel, Martel's Elements, published by Van Alen in New York in 1796, is dedicated to Theodosia), music, and dancing, the young "Theo" began to study arithmetic, Latin, Greek, and English composition. New York, USA, The wife of Aaron Burr. At St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Alexandria, Virginia, thereis a mysterious grave belonging to a female stranger.According to lore, a man and woman arrived in Alexandria in 1816. Her education was closely supervised by her father, who stressed mental discipline. The word Gypsy or Gipsy traditionally refers to Romani people of Indo-Aryan origin. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. In 1869, physician William G. Pool treated Polly Manncaring, an elderly woman in Nag's Head, and noticed an unusually expensive-appearing oil painting on her wall. , Philip De Visme, Pierre Anthony De Visme, Samuel De Visme, Emily Murray (born de Vismes), Catherine Brown (born DeVisme), Peter Vismes, Sarah Burr, Theodosia Bartow Burr, Sally Reeve Burr, Stillborn Burr, Ho Ho Kus, Bergen County, NJ, United States, Albany, Albany County, New York, United States, New York, New York, New York, United States, Trinity Churchyard Manhattan New York County (Manhattan) New York, USA, Memorial # 63069344, Spouses of U.S. Presidents and Vice Presidents, Lieutenant-Colonel Jacques Marcus Prevost, Colonial Governor of Georgia, Aaron Burr, Jr., 3rd Vice President of the USA, Elizabeth Beaufils Duval, of the Nowell, York. On December 31, 1812, Theodosia, her maid, and Dr. Green boarded a schooner named the Patriot at Georgetown. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. She was the last thing that bound us to the species., Within weeks of the Patriots disappearance, rumors about Theodosias fate began to spread in the North and the South. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. She would never fully recover from the great physical pain this caused. Theodosia Prevost and Aaron Burr Dialogue as presented at The Hermitage September 18, 2004 N - After the Battle of Monmouth on June 28, 1778, the Continental army marched north toward the Hudson Highlands. In post-American Revolution New York City, Theodosia Burr, a scholar with the skills of a socialite, is all about . There's more to this 19th-century crime than the dark side of fairy lore. Burr agonized intensely and daily about money matters, particularly as to how he would hold on to the Richmond Hill estate. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Shrewsbury (Allentown) John Sledge - June 24, 2019. . Her husband had just been elected governor of South Carolina in December 1812 and could not accompany her. Hysteric fits, various colors and flashes of light before her yes, figures passing around her bed, strange noises, low spirits and worse. She missed her father intensely. They were further blessed nine months later when their son Aaron Burr Alston, nicknamed Gampy by his doting grandfather, was born. The ship departed Georgetown into the open sea never to be seen again. Theodosia passed away on January 3 1813, at age 29 in at sea. During his trial in Richmond, Virginia, Alston was with him, providing comfort and support. A system error has occurred. 1. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Try again later. While most Roma Gypsies originated in the northern regions of the Indian . When Burr killed Hamilton in the duel and faced public outcry and criminal charges, Theodosia stood by her father's side. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Following the baby's birth, Alston's health became fragile. [2] It has been conjectured that there was more than romance involved in this union. Mother of John Bartow Prevost and Theodosia Alston Theodosia of Constantinople, 7th-8th century saint, Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic 2. It is thought that his daughter's tie to a member of the Southern gentry might relieve him of some of his financial burdens. About the same time European settlers were starting to make themselves at home and explore the area we now call the Outer Banks, Bald Head was given its name. He had the full support of his daughter and son-in-law, who supplied much-needed funds. Created by: Bill McKern New Jersey, USA The two men made plans which were later joined by General James Wilkinson; however, what exactly those plans were is not definitively known due to lack of supporting evidence for any of the popular allegations. William Benjamin Barnes Sr. is listed as the informant of. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. She was lost at sea at age 29. Winner will be selected at random on 04/01/2023. St. John's was later developed as a park, and most remains were not moved, so the exact location of Theodosia Burr's interment is not known. There was an error deleting this problem. Theodosia was then presumed dead at just 29 years old. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Her story was a favorite of poets, including Robert Frost, whose poem Kitty Hawk includes the line: Did I recollect how the wreckers wrecked Theodosia Burr off this very shore? But there are problems with the authenticity of Burdicks account as well. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. This is a carousel with slides. 0 cemeteries found in Murrells Inlet, Georgetown County, South Carolina, USA. She was the daughter of Reverend Theodosius Bartow (1712 1746) and Alice Anne Stillwell (later de Visme) (1714 1782). Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Year should not be greater than current year. I do remember her beautiful eyes, Joseph Alstons youngest sister wrote, and the eyes in the picture are really beautiful.. 1 The Pearl Sister Cece S Story Getting the books The Pearl Sister Cece S Story now is not type of inspiring means. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Those who believe in the paintings authenticity think it proves that Theodosia died off the coast of the North Carolina shore, one way or another. Theodosia Burr Alston (June 21, 1783 - January 2 or 3, 1813) was an American socialite and the daughter of the third U.S. Vice President, Aaron Burr, and Theodosia Bartow Prevost. 2023 Atlas Obscura. Please try again later. Make sure that the file is a photo. The world is blank. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. She married William Benjamin Barnes. Thanks for your help! When he and his daughter, Anna, gingerly entered the dark, cobweb-covered home, they were drawn to a picture on the wall, Anna remembered, of a beautiful young woman about twenty-five years of age. After extensively questioning Polly about the painting, Dr. To its service he devoted himself from early years. [4]:265 The Patriot was a famously fast ship, which had originally been built as a pilot boat, and had served as a privateer during the war, when it was commissioned by the U.S. government to prey on English shipping. cemeteries found in New York, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Pool in 1869. Then, Thomas Jefferson was elected to the presidency, bringing Aaron Burr on with him as vice president until 1805. She was thought to be her fathers only surviving child and, as such, was groomed like a son to carry on the family legacy. They also claimed that the Patriot had left from Charleston when it actually departed from Georgetown. Grandma was just making a sweater. Her ghost is said to haunt her plantation The Oaks, the Outer Banks, Richmond Hill and Bald Head Island, where it is said her spirit is chased by three headless pirates. The disconsolate Mother perished a few months after at sea. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Please reset your password. No purchase necessary. Every weekday we compile our most wondrous stories and deliver them straight to you. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. husband Theodosia Alston daughter Alice Anne [Bartow] Visme mother Theodosius Bartow father James Mackay-Prevost, lieut.-gen. stepson Her mother was married and had five children before marrying Burr, and Theodosia quickly became her father's pride and joy. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Theodosius Bartow, Ann Sands Stillwell, Bartow Prevost, Sally Prevost, Anna Louisa Prevost, Mary Louisa Prevost, Theodosia Bartow Alston (born Burr), Sally Burr, and. Theodosia Burr Alston Marker. The two men were on opposite ends of the political spectrum and, moreover, genuinely disliked each other. Theodosia was the daughter of Aaron Burr, former vice president to Thomas . An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. In 1813, America was introduced to a scandal of unprecedented proportions when an ex-Vice President's daughter was lost at sea. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. They had one child: Aaron Burr Alston. Theodosia Bartow was still married to her first husband, James Marcus Prevost, when she . Burial: His ghost haunts the Battery Park sea wall, as this was where he was to originally pick up his beloved daughter. cemeteries found in Murrells Inlet, Georgetown County, South Carolina, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. And with a bible in her hand, she announced that she was ready. Wikimedia CommonsTheodosia Burr Alston around age 20. Nevertheless, Burr and Hamiltons 15-year rivalry came to a head in 1804 when Burr caught wind of some scathing insults Hamilton had made about him at a political dinner. Theodosia Burr Alston was the only child of U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr and his wife, Theodosia. Joseph died in 1816, a shell of the man he once was. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Unable to join him, she had to wait until December before she could make the journey.Several months after the War of 1812 broke out, Alston's husband was sworn in as governor of South Carolina on December 10. Burr raised her like the young men of the time. Theodosia passed away at the age of 75 years, 6 months, and 15 days old due to chronic nephritis and Brights Disease. There is no more joy for me, she wrote. In 1813, America was introduced to a scandal of unprecedented proportions when an ex-Vice Presidents daughter was lost at sea. Theodosia was born in Albany, New York on June 21st, 1783. Alston wrote letters to Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin and to Dolley Madison in an effort to secure a smooth return for her father.Alston's son succumbed to malaria and died on June 30, 1812, at age ten. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. She disappeared in 1813 while on a voyage from South Carolina to New York. Green possessed some medical knowledge.On December 31, 1812, Alston sailed aboard the schooner Patriot from Georgetown, South Carolina. Joseph and Theodosia. Her father now gone, Theodosias healthshe was probably in the final stages of uterine cancer deteriorated further. "If the ship managed to escape this battering, which continued until midnight," Michie said, "it then faced near hurricane-force winds in the early hours of Sunday. She was born June 21, 1783, in Albany, New York. Theodosia Burr Wife of Vice President Aaron Burr In 1763 Theodosia Bartow married James Marcus Prevost, a British Army officer with whom she had five children. Theodosia Burr was born on June 21, 1783 in Albany, New York, the daughter of Theodosia Prevost Burr and the controversial U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr. Daughter of Theodosius Bartow and Alice Anne de Vismes Theodosia and Philip are drawn to each other and, in what unrolls like a Jane Austen novel of manners, we find ourselves entangled in the world of Hamilton and Burr once again as these heirs of famous enemies are driven together despite every reason not to be. The couple were married on February 2, 1801, in Albany. It is a simple inscription, but utterly baffling, because it is a mystery who these people were, and why they were buried together at this lonely spot. ). This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Time spent outdoors is important to our wellbeing. Worried for her safety, Burr organized for Dr. Timothy Green to accompany his daughter to New York. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member for as little as $5 a month. . Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Several months after the War of 1812 broke out, Alston's husband was sworn in as governor of South Carolina on December 10. There was an error deleting this problem. Theodosia was the daughter of the third American vice president, Aaron Burr. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. While in office, he butted heads severely with his political rival Alexander Hamilton. Immediately following the Patriot's disappearance, rumors arose. My Theodosia (1941) "Miss Theodosia laughed as she and Evangeline went, hand in hand. We depend on ad revenue to craft and curate stories about the worlds hidden wonders. Other stories claimed that she had become the wife of an American Indian in Texas, been taken as a pirates mistress to Bermuda, or that she had killed herself after resisting the advances of the pirate Octave Chauvet. [S37] Volume 3, page 3214. Their correspondence numbered thousands of letters.[1]. Their correspondence numbered thousands of letters. With the loss of her only child, Theodosias world grew darker. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Theodosia Burr Alston I found on Findagrave.com. Theodosia lived with her husband, Joseph Alston, a South Carolina state congressman, and when Aaron Burr fled New York to stay with them, her son, named for his grandfather, was a precocious two-year-old who brought great joy to the beleaguered Vice President. By then Burr had been elected . [2] It has been conjectured that there was more than romance involved in this union. This is a carousel with slides. In June 1808, Burr fled to Europe, and over the next four years, Alston campaigned to have her father allowed back into the United States. Drag images here or select from your computer for Theodosia Bartow Burr memorial. Once, when Burr was away in 1797, his daughter presided over a dinner for Joseph Brant, Chief of the Six Nations. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. A painting of Theodosia created by an unknown artist (1850-1900). At first, Aaron Burr and Joseph Alston held out hope that Theodosia Burr Alston would turn up safely. Parents: Amazingly, Aaron was acquitted, and with the help of Theodosia he soon smuggled himself out of the country and headed for Europe. He took it back home to Elizabeth City. Trinity Churchyard To ensure his daughters safety, Aaron sent down his friend Dr. Timothy Green to secure a boat and make sure that Theodosia made it home to him. She was lost at sea at age 29.Theodosia Burr Alston was born to Aaron Burr and Theodosia Bartow (Prevost) Burr in Albany, New York in 1783, a year after they married. The Mysterious Disappearance of Theodosia Burr. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Myrtle Ellen Francis (born Shepherd) was born in 1869, at birth place, Iowa, to William Edgar Shepherd and Theodosia Burr Shepherd (born Hall). Theodosia Burr Alston was the only child of U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr and his wife, Theodosia. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Theodosia wrote to her half-brother excitedly about the new settlement which I am about to establish.. You may well observe that you feel severed from the human race. The only daughter of former US vice-president Aaron Burr, Theodosia Burr spent most of her childhood under the close supervision of her father, who was intent on giving her a superior education. It is said this veiled lady appeared in the city in 1816, with a man claiming to be her husband. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. When Burr learned that murder charges had been laid against him, he fled to South Carolina to be with his daughter. Over the years, he and his cohorts would attempt to get authentication of the portrait from the Burr and Alston families, whose opinions as to whether the likeness was Theodosia varied greatly. From the disappearance of Sir Walter Raleigh's Lost Colony to the mystery of Blackbeard's buried treasure, tales with a basis in historical fact abound. It was the last time Theodosia was seen alive. 3. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Were she alive, all the prisons in the world could not keep her from her father.. See. On his death bed at a poor-house in Michigan, he is said to have confessed to a ministers wife that he had been on the pirate ship that overtook the Patriot. Theodosia Burr Alston was the daughter of Vice President Aaron Burr and one of the most prominent socialites of her time. But, unfortunately, the family members could not agree if it was Alston or not. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Pool believed his initial hunch was correct. Burr agonized intensely and daily about money matters, particularly as to how he would hold on to the Richmond Hill estate. Over the years, numerous death-bed confessions from various aged or imprisoned pirates were reported in papers all over the country. This last died in June 1812 at the age of 10 years and his remains are interred here. Death: May 18, 1794 Wikimedia CommonsThe portrait found in Nags Head of the woman thought by some to be Theodosia Burr Alston. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/208130031/theodosia-alston. Thanks for your help! https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/243403998/theodosia-burr. After this event, her father closely supervised his daughter's social education, including training in an appreciation of the arts. . Daughter of Aaron Burr and one of the most learned women of her era; wife of Governor Joseph Alston, who is buried west of here, with Aaron Burr Alston, their ten-year-old son; sailed from Georgetown on Dec. 30, 1812 on the schooner Patriot to join her father in New York and disappeared off the N.C . Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Three years later, Joseph Alston died. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Weve updated the security on the site. Rumors swirled as to the cause of the duel. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Today we are talking about two gals named Theodosia Burr. Perhaps one of the most fascinating and ironic tales involves the daughter of one of America's founding fathers. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. A no longer extant Trinity Church Cemetery was the Old Saint John's Burying Ground for St. John's Chapel. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? She married, firstly, Lt.-Col. Jacques Marc Prevost, son of Augustin Prevost and Louise Martine.1 She married, secondly, Vice-President Aaron Burr in 1782.1 Her married name became Prevost.1 From 1782, her married name became Burr.1, A colorful account of her measures taken during the Revolution are found in a chapter of: The Revolutionary War in Bergen County: The Times that Tried Men's Souls, --------------------------------Mrs. Burr died of cancer in 1794 Aaron Burr- Among the last words he ever spoke was this testimony to the wife of his youth: " The mother of my Theo was the best women and finest lady I have ever Known.". unexplained disappearances of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon, Bobby Dunbar, who disappeared and came back as a new boy. Their connection to a Aaron Burr certainly gives a complexity to their lives but as you'll find out, they were pretty complex themselves. Who Wrote The Declaration Of Independence? She never made it. My boy and-my wife- gone both! She applied herself to English in the form of letters to her father, which were responded to promptly, with the inclusion of detailed criticism. own buried secrets threaten to tear the two men and their newly formed friendship apart.A rich tapestry of fine prose and intricately detailed characters, The Pale Blue Eye transports readers into a labyrinth of the unknown that will leave them guessing until the very end. Unable to join him, she had to wait until December before she could make the journey. The Hamilton-Burr duel ended officially on the morning of July 11, 1804, when the two men met in the New Jersey woods for a shootout. of His Century: The Courage of Governor LeRoy Page 149 Vestibulum ullamcorper Neque quam. Some thought Hamilton may have been referring to Aaron and Theodosias morbid affection for each other, which had led to whispers of incest. On a cold stormy night in 1812, Theodosia Burr Alston vanished along with the schooner Patriot somewhere off the Outer Banks. Her body was never recovered. Wikimedia CommonsTheodosia Burrs father, third Vice President Aaron Burr. "[4]:272274. Aaron Burr refused to credit any of the rumors of his daughter's possible capture, believing that she had died in a shipwreck. his pulse. Theodosia was an only child and her mother died at a young age. John Bartow Prevost (1766 - 1825)* fans. The Burrs had one child who survived to adulthood, Theodosia Bartow Burr Alston (1783-1813). Her mother was married and had five children before marrying. world of Hamilton and Burr once again as these heirs of famous enemies are driven together despite every reason not to be. I hope yet by her [Theodosia] to convince the world what neither sex seems to believe, he wrote, that women have soul! (Some historians now believe Burr had also fathered a second, unacknowledged daughter by the time he penned this letter: Louisa Charlotte, born circa 1788, to Mary Emmons, a woman of color from Kolkata, India, who had worked for a time as a servant in the Burr household. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Unfortunately, Burr Alstons tragic end is largely forgotten today, but in its day the mystery was subjected to a number of strange theories, deathbed confessions, and it even instigated a trial to send two criminals to their execution. Her mother, also called Theodosia, was a brilliant, cultured woman. Sorry! The first to gain traction was the case of Jean DeFarges and Robert Johnson, who were executed in 1819 for other crimes. The so-called Nags Head Portrait, possibly of Theodosia Burr Alston. Both gals received well-rounded education (uncommon for gals at the time) but also both grew up in single-parent homes. Lewis Walpole Library, Yale University / Wikimedia Commons, believe Burr had also fathered a second, unacknowledged daughter, buried in the St. Pauls Episcopal Graveyard. New York County (Manhattan) Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. But the most mysterious account is the story behind the Nags Portrait. Theodosia Stilwell Burr (born Bartow Prevost) in WikiTree view all 17 Immediate Family Lieutenant-Colonel Jacques Marcu. 0 cemeteries found in New York, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA. Burr was acquitted of the charges against him but left for Europe, where he remained for four years. Albany, Albany, New York, United States The Life Summary of Theodosia Bartow When Theodosia Bartow Burr was born on 21 June 1783, in Albany, Albany, New York, United States, her father, Aaron Burr Jr., was 27 and her mother, Theodosia Stillwell Bartow, was 37. Whatever the case, Aaron was soon on the run, although he was never tried for the murder. She was buried at St. John's Burying Ground, one of the cemeteries associated with Trinity Church. In the spring of 1807, Burr was arrested for treason. [21] On December 7, 1907, William Edgar Shepherd married Theodosia's widowed sister Ella Hall Enderlein. Like us on Facebook to get the latest on the world's hidden wonders. The couple's son, Aaron Burr Alston, was born in 1802.[3]. Theodosia Burr Alston was born to Aaron Burr and Theodosia Bartow Prevost in Albany, New York in 1783, a year after they married. Aaron had been incensed by a comment Hamilton had made about still more despicable acts. husband John Bartow Prevost son Aaron Burr, Jr., 3rd Vice Presid. By. . Inscription. Accompany her pain this caused old due to too many failed sign in attempts also called Theodosia, father! June 24, 2019. to join him, she had five children like the young men of cemeteries! 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