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	(1807-05-02)May 2, 1807 London, England
Died	August 31, 1879(1879-08-31) (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.^[1] He succeeded James B. Longacre in the position.^[2]