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Sunday, June 11, 2023

COMMISSIONER CHARLES GAUSE CHAPTER USD 1812 June 3, 2023 Meeting

 



COMMISSIONER CHARLES GAUSE CHAPTER USD 1812 held their June 3, 2023 meeting at the Indian Trail Meeting Room in Southport, NC. Dr. Liz Fuller, President of the Southport Historial Society  gave a most informative PowerPoint presentation "The Remarkable Life and Haunting Disappearance of Theodosia Burr." Theodosia Burr was born in 1783 and disappeared in January 1812 on board the schooner "Patriot". She was the first fully educated woman in America.











                                                                Theodosia as a child


                                       Theodosia's fiance
Pat Gooding, past President of the Commissioner Charles Gause Chapter; Ruth Rice, Honorary Vice President National and Carol Jutte, President of Commissioner Charles Gause Chapter of Daughters of 1812.