William Fargo
William Fargo | |
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| 27th Mayor of Buffalo | |
| In office 1862–1866 | |
| Preceded by | Franklin A. Alberger |
| Succeeded by | Chandler J. Wells |
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| Born | William George Fargo May 20, 1818 Pompey, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 3, 1881 (aged 63) Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Anna Hurd Williams |
| Relations | J. C. Fargo (brother) |
| Children | 8 |
| Occupation | Expressman, banker, politician |
| Known for | Co-founder of American Express Company and Wells Fargo |
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William George Fargo (May 20, 1818 – August 3, 1881) 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.