William Russell Birch
Biography
Born in Warwickshire, England; father of Thomas. He worked in Bristol and London as a painter and engraver. He came to America with his family in 1794 and settled in Philadelphia. He established the firm of William Birch & Son. He died in Philadelphia.
bio: DAB; Fielding; NYHSD; Stauffer; WWWA-H
Source credit: Pete Smith, American Numismatic Biographies
Bio Snapshot
Date of Birth: 1755 - Apr - 9Place of Birth: Warwickshire, England
Date of Death: 1834 - Aug - 7