William Fargo, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Fargo

American mayor

Date of Birth: 20-May-1818

Place of Birth: Pompey, New York, United States

Date of Death: 03-Aug-1881

Profession: politician, entrepreneur

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

William George Fargo (May 20, 1818 – August 3, 1881) was a pioneer American expressman 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.