Strange Country Ep. 95: Theodosia Burr Alston

Strange Country

English - May 30, 2019 10:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MB - ★★★ - 170 ratings
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Dear Theodosia, what to say to you? Plenty--on today's Strange Country. Co-hosts Beth and Kelly discuss Theodosia Burr Alston, the daughter of Alexander Hamilton's dueler Aaron Burr, her squicky relationship with dad, and her disappearance in 1813. Get ready for some really amazing sound effects in this episode.

Theme music: Resting Place by A Cast of Thousands.

Cite your sources:

Cote, Richard. Theodosia Burr Alston: Corinthian Books, 2005.

"The Portrait of Theodosia Burr Alston." North Carolina Ghosts. https://northcarolinaghosts.com/coast/portrait-theodosia-burr/

"Theodosia Burr Alston." History of American Woman. http://www.womenhistoryblog.com/2012/11/theodosia-burr-alston.html