Elizabeth Monroe

Elizabeth Monroe
Monroe depicted in an early 19th century portrait
First Lady of the United States
In role March 4, 1817 – March 4, 1825
President	James Monroe
Preceded by	Dolley Madison
Succeeded by	Louisa Adams
First Lady of Virginia
In role December 28, 1799 – December 1, 1802
Governor	James Monroe
Preceded by	Jean Moncure Wood
Succeeded by	Margaret Lowther Page
In role January 16, 1811 – April 2, 1811
Governor	James Monroe
Preceded by	Agnes Sarah Bell Cabell (1808)
Succeeded by	Jane Reade Smith
Personal details
Born	Elizabeth Kortright (1768-06-30)June 30, 1768 New York City, New York, British America
Died	September 23, 1830(1830-09-23) (aged 62) Oak Hill in Aldie, Virginia, U.S.
Resting place	Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, U.S.
Spouse	James Monroe ​ (m. 1786)​
Children	3, including Eliza and Maria
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Elizabeth Monroe (née Kortright; June 30, 1768 – September 23, 1830) was the first lady of the United States from 1817 to 1825, as the wife of James Monroe, fifth president of the United States. Due to the fragile condition of Monroe's health, many of her duties as the official White House hostess were assumed by her eldest daughter, Eliza Monroe Hay.