Monroe Heath (March 27, 1827October 21, 1894) was a U.S. politician. He served as

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, Illinois (1876–1879) for the

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, 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

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in 1849. In 1851, he founded the Heath & Milligan Manufacturing Company in Chicago. Illinois. He served on the

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1871–1876. He served as a

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, 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

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. He is buried in Oak Woods Cemetery.Mayor Monroe Heath, Chicago Public Library
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1827 births 1894 deaths People from Grafton, New Hampshire People of the California Gold Rush Businesspeople from Illinois Illinois Republicans Chicago City Council members Mayors of Chicago 19th-century American politicians 19th-century American businesspeople {{Chicago-stub