Wells, Fargo & Company

Variant names

Hide Profile

Wells, Fargo & Company was founded in 1852 by Henry Wells and William G. Fargo. Wells and Fargo had also established the American Express Company with John Butterfield in 1850. In 1857 Wells Fargo, American Express, Adams Express, and United States Express formed the Overland Mail Company, which Wells Fargo took over in the early 1860s. Nat Stein served as Director of Wells Fargo from 1901-1902.

From the description of Letters and receipts relating to Wells, Fargo & Company, 1854-1892. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 647767815

Wells, Fargo & Company was founded in 1852 by Henry Wells and William George Fargo and expanded to capture the express business in the western U.S. in the wake of the Gold Rush. In 1872, Lloyd Tevis (1824-1899) became president, and his successor was John Joseph Valentine (1840-1901).

From the description of Records of Wells, Fargo & Company, 1839-1911 (bulk 1883-1906). (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122443663

The San Francisco branch of Wells Fargo was established in 1852. It operated freight and passenger express coaches from San Francisco to Sacramento and other towns where offices were established for banking.

From the description of Wells, Fargo & Company collection, 1853-1906. (California State Library). WorldCat record id: 58746711

Corporate History

Wells, Fargo & Company was founded in New York in 1852 through the amalgamation of several companies by Henry Wells (1805-1878) and William George Fargo (1818-1881). It was expanded in the wake of the Gold Rush to handle the growing express business in the West. Henry Wells is not represented in the collection, nor is William G. Fargo, but there are a few letters from or about his brothers James Congdell Fargo and Charles Fargo who were active in Wells, Fargo & Company and the American Express Company. In 1872 Lloyd Tevis (1824-1899) became president of Wells, Fargo & Company followed in 1892 by John Joseph Valentine (1840-1901).

From the guide to the Wells, Fargo & Company Records, 1839-1911, (bulk 1883-1906), (The Huntington Library)

History

The Wells Fargo and Company was founded in New York in 1852 a branch established in San Francisco the same year. It operated freight and passenger express coaches from San Francisco to Sacramento and other towns where offices were established for banking. In 1905, the express business was suspended and the banking business merged with the Nevada Bank.

From the guide to the Wells, Fargo & Company Papers, 1853-1906, (California State Library)

Corporate Body

Active 1892

Active 1961

English,

Spanish; Castilian

Information

Permalink: http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w62z53vf

Ark ID: w62z53vf

SNAC ID: 27795282