John J. Valentine Sr.
John J. Valentine | |
|---|---|
| President of Wells, Fargo and Co. | |
| In office 1892–1901 | |
| Preceded by | Lloyd Tevis |
| Succeeded by | Dudley Evans |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Joseph Valentine November 12, 1840 Bowling Green, Kentucky |
| Died | December 21, 1901 (aged 61) Oakland, California |
| Resting place | Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouses | Mary F. George
(m. 1871; died 1885)Alice Maud Blanchard
(m. 1888) |
| Children | 9 |
| Parent(s) | William Crenshaw Valentine Eliza Cunningham Valentine |
John Joseph Valentine Sr. (November 12, 1840 – December 21, 1901) was an American expressman. He was the first president of Wells Fargo & Company who had not been a banker and served from 1892 until his death in 1901.