William Barber (engraver)
William Barber | |
|---|---|
| 5th Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint | |
| In office 1869–1879 | |
| Appointed by | Andrew Johnson |
| President | Ulysses S. Grant |
| Preceded by | James B. Longacre |
| Succeeded by | Charles E. Barber |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 2, 1807 London, England |
| Died | August 31, 1879 (aged 72) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
| Resting place | Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Philadelphia, Section 104 |
| Spouse | Anna Maria (Anna May) |
| Children | 4, including Charles |
| Occupation | Engraver |
William Barber (May 2, 1807 – August 31, 1879) was Chief Engraver of the United States Mint from 1869 until his death in 1879. He succeeded James B. Longacre in the position.