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  1. William George Fargo (May 20, 1818 – August 3, 1881) was an American businessman and politician who helped found the modern-day financial firms of American Express Company and Wells Fargo with his business partner, Henry Wells. He was also the 27th Mayor of Buffalo, serving from 1862 until 1866 during the U.S. Civil War. [1] Early life.

  2. May 15, 2024 · William George Fargo (born May 20, 1818, Pompey, New York, U.S.—died August 3, 1881, Buffalo) was an American businessman who was one of the pioneering founders of Wells, Fargo & Company. Fargo was born into the farming family of William C. and Tracy Strong Fargo and would ultimately employ most of his 11 siblings.

  3. William George Fargo was an American businessman and politician who helped found the modern-day financial firms of American Express Company and Wells Fargo with his business partner, Henry Wells. He was also the 27th Mayor of Buffalo, serving from 1862 until 1866 during the U.S. Civil War.

  4. May 18, 2018 · William George Fargo (1818-1881), American entre preneur, was a founder of Wells, Fargo and Company and the American Express Company. William Fargo was born on May 20, 1818, in Pompey, N.Y., the eldest of 12 children.

  5. William George Fargo. (1818–81). Pioneer American businessman William George Fargo was one of the founders, along with Henry Wells, of Wells, Fargo & Company. The financial services company was founded in 1852 to handle the banking and express business prompted by the California gold rush.

  6. On March 18, 1852, our founders—Henry Wells and William G. Fargo—built an innovative start-up to help customers build businesses and manage money in a rapidly changing world. Their dedication to finding creative solutions and advocating for more inclusive communities continues to inspire generations of change-makers to build the history of ...

  7. William George Fargo was a pioneer expressman, who helped found the modern day financial firms of American Express Company and Wells Fargo. He was also the 27th Mayor of Buffalo, serving from 1862 until 1866 during the U. S. Civil War.