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(s)	James Monroe ​ (m. 1786)​
Children	3, including Eliza and Maria
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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 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.