James and Elizabeth Monroe
| Child | Lifetime | Spouse | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Kortright Monroe | Dec. 5, 1786 – 1835 | George Hay | ||
| James Spence Monroe | May 1799 – Sep. 28, 1801 | no spouse | died of unknown causes | |
| Maria Hester Monroe | 1803 – 1850 | Samuel Laurence Gouverneur | ||
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