Lyman Heath (misnamed in some accounts as Leonard Heath) (24 August 1804 – 30 July 1870) was an American vocalist and composer.
Heath was born in New Hampshire - the exact location is uncertain, as one source places this event in Bow, New Hampshire,[1] while another names Lyman, New Hampshire.[2] He married a daughter of Alexander Albee, and moved to Littleton in 1834, residing there until 1840. He worked as a shoemaker for part of each year, organizing and teaching a singing-school during the winter months.[2] He taught at Littleton and Lyman, as well as Franconia, Sugar Hill, and Lisbon.[2] Pupils paid one dollar each for twelve lessons. With rare exceptions, only sacred music was taught, most frequently compositions such as those by Lowell Mason and Henry K. Oliver.[2]
Heath composed the widely anthologized poem, "The Grave of Bonaparte" with Henry Washburne. Heath was an early advocate of the Hutchinson Family singing group.[3] He also composed the melody for "The Burial of Mrs Judson."[4]