Meadows, Christian (c. 1814-before 1880)
- Name:
- Meadows, Christian (c. 1814-before 1880)
- Other Names:
- Meadows, C.
- Born:
- 1814 circa
- Birthplace:
- England
- Died:
- Before 1880
- Residence:
- Windsor, VT, 1850-59 (or later)
Boston, MA, 1830s-49 - Nationality:
- British
- Occupation:
- Engraver - Meadows was considered one of the most accomplished engravers of his time in New England; unfortunately he used his skills to create counterfeit bank notes. As a result he spent June 22, 1850- July 4, 1853 in jail in Windsor, VT. While in jail, he engraved an image of Dartmouth College, causing Daniel Webster to ask the state to pardon Meadows. His engravings include portraits as well as other school campuses. In 1846 he was an apprentice with W. W. Wilson in Boston, as a bank note engraver.
- Notes:
- Mansfield Numismatic Society. Counterfeiting New England Bank Notes - Early Engravers Temptation. Russell Easterbrooks. 2002.
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