Monroe Heath
Monroe Heath | |
|---|---|
| 28th Mayor of Chicago | |
| In office July 24, 1876 – April 28, 1879 | |
| Preceded by | Harvey Colvin |
| Succeeded by | Carter Harrison III |
| Chicago Alderman from the 12th ward | |
| In office 1871–1875 Serving with Arba N. Waterman | |
| Preceded by | Samuel McCotter |
| Succeeded by | S.H. McCrea |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 27, 1827 Grafton, New Hampshire |
| Died | October 21, 1894 (aged 67) Asheville, North Carolina, United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Chicago, Illinois |
Monroe Heath (March 27, 1827 – October 21, 1894) was a U.S. politician. He served as Mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1876–1879) elected as a member of the Republican Party, after winning the 1876 election. He was re-elected the following year, defeating Perry H. Smith.