Theodosia Bartow Prevost
This celebrity goo was created by Samir Mehta.
Scott Hardie may have altered Samir's goo before publication.
This goo was worth a point in April 2026.
publication date: Sunday, April 5, 2026 (part of April 2026)
category: 
Family
clue: She wrote a letter every day, with a warm bed while her husband was away. Some said she was the finest lady and the best woman. Unlike her husband, she wouldn't wait. She died rather than become a second lady.
explanation: The first part of the clue draws heavily from Burr's solo "Wait for It" from Hamilton, that addresses Theodosia. Burr later wrote that she was "the best woman and finest lady" he had ever known, but she died before Burr would become VP. more…
intended difficulty: hard
solved by: Russ Wilhelm
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