Elizabeth Kortright Monroe Hay (1786-1840)[1], the eldest of the Monroe children, was born in King George, Virginia. She married George Hay (1765-1830)[2], a prominent Virginia attorney and jurist, in October 1808[3].  They had one daughter, Hortensia (1809-1834)[4].  Eliza was known to be a formidable presence and assisted her mother as hostess during Monroe’s second term … Continue reading Eliza Monroe Hay