John T. Monroe

John T. Monroe
Portrait of John T. Monroe in Gallier Hall, New Orleans
Portrait of Monroe in Gallier Hall, New Orleans
21st Mayor of New Orleans
In office
June 18, 1860 – May 16, 1862
Preceded byGerald Stith
Succeeded byGeorge Foster Shepley (acting)
Acting
October 2, 1862 – January 30, 1863
Preceded byGodfrey Weitzel (acting)
Succeeded byJames F. Miller (acting)
In office
May 12, 1866 – March 28, 1867
Preceded byGeorge Clark (acting)
Succeeded byEdward Heath
Personal details
Born
John Thompkins Monroe

(1822-05-06)May 6, 1822
Howard County, Missouri, U.S.
DiedFebruary 24, 1871(1871-02-24) (aged 48)
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Resting placeCypress Grove Cemetery, New Orleans
SpouseRebecca Isadora Shepard
Children9

John Thompkins Monroe (May 6, 1822 – February 24, 1871) was an American politician who served as the 21st mayor of New Orleans from 1860 to 1862 and from 1866 to 1867, and as acting military mayor during the American Civil War from 1862 to 1863.