Eliza Monroe Hay

Eliza Monroe Hay
portrait of Eliza Hay in the James Monroe Museum
Born
Elizabeth Kortright Monroe

December 1786
DiedJanuary 27, 1840 (aged 53)
Paris, France
Burial placePère Lachaise Cemetery, Paris
NationalityAmerican
Known forActing as First Lady
Spouse
(m. 1808; died 1830)
Children1
Parent(s)James Monroe
Elizabeth Monroe
RelativesMaria Hester Monroe Gouverneur (sister)

Elizabeth "Eliza" Kortright Monroe Hay (December 1786 – January 27, 1840) was an American socialite who acted as unofficial First Lady during her father James Monroe's presidency, as her mother's health kept her away from many White House duties. She was married to prominent attorney George Hay.


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