Elizabeth Monroe

First Lady of the United States from 1817 to 1825
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Elizabeth Kortright Monroe (June 30, 1768 – September 23, 1830) was the wife of James Monroe. James Monroe was the fifth President of the United States.

Elizabeth Monroe
Monroe depicted in an early 19th century portrait
First Lady of the United States
In role
March 4, 1817 – March 4, 1825
PresidentJames Monroe
Preceded byDolley Madison
Succeeded byLouisa Adams
First Lady of Virginia
In role
December 28, 1799 – December 1, 1802
GovernorJames Monroe
Preceded byJean Moncure Wood
Succeeded byMargaret Lowther Page
In role
January 16, 1811 – April 2, 1811
GovernorJames Monroe
Preceded byAgnes Sarah Bell Cabell (1808)
Succeeded byJane Reade Smith
Personal details
Born
Elizabeth Kortright

(1768-06-30)June 30, 1768
New York City, New York, British America
DiedSeptember 23, 1830(1830-09-23) (aged 62)
Oak Hill in Aldie, Virginia, U.S.
Resting placeHollywood Cemetery in Richmond, U.S.
Spouse(s)
(m. 1786)
Children3, including Eliza and Maria
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Elizabeth Monroe was born in an old family of New York. When she was a girl of 17 years, she married James Monroe. At that time, Monroe was a lawyer. He was aged 27 years. Once, the government sent Monroe as an envoy to Versailles. She also went along with her husband.

During her last years, Elizabeth Monroe became very sick. She could not take part in social functions. She became more distant from people. Some people thought her to be a snob. But, her husband always understood her problems. After a long illness, she died on September 23, 1830 at her home in Oak Hill at age 62.