John Horsburgh

 b.1819

Historical Engraver

John Horsburgh, historical engraver, was born in 1819

He was the son of the engraver and painter, John Horsburgh b.1791.

Father and Son

The trade directories John Horsburgh as:

      - 1819-56:   Engraver

      - 1857-69:   Historical Engraver

It seems likely that the first of these entries refers to John Horsburgh b.1789 and the second to John Horsburgh b.1819.

In the obituary of John Horsburgh b.1791,  it was reported that he "may be said to have retired from professional labour fifteen or twenty years before his death."

    

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