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Burr's father dies
Burr's father died when Aaron was just nineteen months old, shortly after moving the family to Princeton, New Jersey. Within the year, his mother and grandparents died as well. Orphaned along with his older sister Sarah, Burr was placed in the care of his twenty-year-old uncle, Timothy Edwards.notablebiographies.com -
Burr's attack on Qubec
Led by General Montgomery, the attack on Quebec fails. Burr unsuccessfully attempts to carry the fallen general from the field. Burr spends the remainder of the winter with Benedict Arnold on the outskirts of Quebec. An Aaron Burr Chronology -
Burr's education
Burr was admitted to the New York Bar, an association for lawyers
After establishing a successful law practice in Albany, New York, Burr returned to New York City in 1783, where he quickly gained a reputation as a superior lawyer. During his years as a New York City lawyer, Burr clashed with many other city lawyers, including Alexander Hamilton.notablebiographies.com -
Burr's military time
Burr had achieved the rank of major, and was appointed to serve under George Washington at his home in New York. He eventually transferred to the staff of General Israel Putnam, under whom he fulfilled an array of posts until he retired from his commission in 1779. -
Battle of Monmouth
Cilly was accompanied by Lt. Col. Aaron Burr, who urged his men forward across a marsh and up a hill in a mad dash. Falling from the saddle of his injured horse, Burr begged to be permitted to continue the counterattack, but Washington called it off.Battle of Monmouth -
Burr married a widow named Theodosia Prevost
In 1783, Theodosia gave birth to the couple's only child, a daughter who was named after her mother.she was their only child to survive to adulthood while the other 3 siblings died. notablebiographies.com -
Burr-Hamilton Duel
Burr blamed Hamilton for besmirching him as a candidate, and, eager to defend his honour, challenged Hamilton to a duel.Hamilton was killed and Burr was labeled as a traitor by some and a hero by others.Aaron Burr Biography.com -
Burr's plans to attack Mexico
Burr planned to do so either by invading and taking over Spanish territory near the area that would later become Florida or by separating the Mississippi Valley from the rest of America. Burr met with several political and military leaders in order to win support. He even tried to get funding from England, but failed and turned to private sources.notablebiographies.com -
Conspiracy of Aaron Burr
Burr was brought to trial on charges of conspiracy and high misdemeanor, for leading a military charge against Spanish territory and for trying to separate territories from the United States. Burr was acquitted by Chief Justice John Marshall for treason charge and eventually revoked his misdemeanor indictment, but the conspiracy scandal left Burr's political career in ruins. -
Death of Burr's daughter Theodosia
Theodosia Alston, in the company of Dr. Timothy Ruggles Greene, a friend of Burr from Boston who had travelled south to escort Theodosia, and one or two of her servants, left Georgetown, SC on the schooner Patriot for New York City. The ship and all those aboard vanished. Burr goes to the docks each day awaiting his now deceased daughter who never arrives. Burr sinks into depression.Timeline of Burr
