Monroe Heath | |
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28th Mayor of Chicago | |
In office July 24, 1876 – April 28, 1879 | |
Preceded by | Harvey Colvin |
Succeeded by | Carter Harrison Sr. |
Chicago Alderman from the 12th ward[1] | |
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 Asheville, North Carolina, United States | (aged 67)
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.