Elizabeth Kortright Monroe ( 1768 - September 23 , 1830 ) was the wife of James Monroe . James Monroe was the fifth President of the United States . Elizabeth Kortright Monroe ( June 30 , 1768 -- September 23 , 1830 ) was First Lady of the United States from 1817 to 1825 , as the wife of James Monroe , fifth President of the United States , who held the office for two terms .