Theodosia Burr Alston: A Daughter’s Disappearance at Sea

The unsolved disappearance of Theodosia Burr Alston in 1812, daughter of the former Vice President Aaron Burr, as she sailed from South Carolina to New York. It details her background and the significant events in her life, including her father's controversial political career and her personal hardships. The source also examines various theories surrounding her vanishing, such as piracy, shipwreck, capture, and mutiny, none of which have been definitively proven. Finally, the text discusses the intriguing discovery of a portrait in North Carolina decades later, which some speculate could be Theodosia, adding another layer to this enduring historical mystery.