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James Monroe had only two daughters, Eliza and Maria Hester. Eliza was educated in private French schools and married a prominent Virginia attorney who became a federal judge. She often served as the White House hostess for her father since Mrs. Monroe was in poor health . She was not popular in the Washington social set. Her husband died, she moved to France became a Catholic and entered a convent.

Maria Hester married a man from New York who was eventually appointed postmaster of NY. After he left office and his wife died, James Monroe moved to New York and lived with Maria Hester.

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