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Eliza Kortright Monroe 1787–1840

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Eliza Monroe in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 5 Dec 1787 · Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Died 27 Jan 1840 · Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France, France; Buried Pete la Chaise
Father President James Thomas Monroe 5Th President Of United States
Mother First Lady Elizabeth Laurense Kortright
Siblings Burel Monroe, James Spence Monroe, Maria Hester Monroe

Researchers connected through Eliza Monroe 1787–1840

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Eliza Kortright Monroe began in 1787 in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA. Eliza Kortright Monroe passed away in 1840 in Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France, France; Buried Pete la Chaise.

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Life Timeline

1787
Birth of Eliza Kortright Monroe in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Birth
1840
Death of Eliza Kortright Monroe in Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France, France; Buried Pete la Chaise
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Eliza Monroe

This ancestor line traces from Eyton, Shropshire, England (1485) to Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA (1787) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Eliza Monroe (1787–1840) was born in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA and died in Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France, France; Buried Pete la Chaise. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Eliza in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Eliza Monroe's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Eliza Kortright Monroe PTP
1787–1840
Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Eliza Monroe's Descendants

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Eliza Kortright Monroe PTP 1787–1840