Monroe Heath
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(1894-10-21) (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) for the Republican Party, after winning the 1876 election. He was subsequently reelected the following year, defeating Perry H. Smith.

Early life and career

Born in Grafton, New Hampshire, he took part in the California Gold Rush in 1849. In 1851, he founded the Heath & Milligan Manufacturing Company in Chicago. Illinois. He served on the Chicago City Council 1871–1876.

He served as a Chicago alderman, representing Chicago's 12th ward.^[1]

Mayoralty

After winning the 1876 election, Heath was sworn in as Mayor of Chicago on July 24, 1876.^[2]

He was subsequently reelected the following year, defeating Perry H. Smith.

He was sworn in for his second term on April 30, 1877.^[3]

His tenure as mayor ended on April 28, 1879.^[4]

Post-mayoralty

He died in Asheville, North Carolina. He is buried in Oak Woods Cemetery.^[5]