William Kneass
Kneass was born in 1781 in Lancaster, PA. During his early adulthood he would run an engraving business in Philadelphia. In 1824 he was appointed as chief engraver of the U.S. Mint. He would die in office in 1840.
Kneass was born in 1781 in Lancaster, PA. During his early adulthood he would run an engraving business in Philadelphia. In 1824 he was appointed as chief engraver of the U.S. Mint. He would die in office in 1840.