William Fargo

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American businessman and former mayor (1818-1881)

United States FoundersLived 1818 to 1881 · aged 63

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William George Fargo was an American businessman and politician who founded Wells Fargo and Company, originally shipping, mail delivery, a stagecoach line, and banking, now Wells Fargo banking corporation, and American Express company.

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Share of the American Express Company, issued 13. October 1865; signed by William G. Fargo as Secretary and Henry Wells as President

William G. Fargo in 1865

William G. Fargo Mansion in Buffalo, New York

William G. Fargo Mansion as it appeared in 1900 before it was demolished

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