Monroe Heath (March 27, 1827October 21, 1894) was a

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politician. He served as Mayor of Chicago,

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(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

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, 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.

Mayoralty

After winning the 1876 election, Heath was sworn in as Mayor of Chicago on July 24, 1876. He was subsequently reelected the following year, defeating Perry H. Smith. He was sworn-in for his second term on April 30, 1877. His tenure as mayor ended on April 28, 1879.

Post-mayoralty

He died in Asheville, North Carolina. He is buried in

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.Mayor Monroe Heath, Chicago Public Library
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