b. 1836-07-28
d. 1873-08-12
Joseph Shepherd Wyon was born on 28 July 1836, the son of Benjamin Wyon, chief engraver
of the seals from 1831 to 1858. Upon the death of his father, Joseph was appointed
chief engraver of the seals, on 2 December 1858, a post he held until his death at
Winchester on 12 August 1873.
Dictionary of National Biography (London and New York: Oxford University Press, 1900-) 21, p. 1183.