William Fargo

William Fargo
27th Mayor of Buffalo
In office
1862–1866
Preceded byFranklin A. Alberger
Succeeded byChandler J. Wells
Personal details
Born
William George Fargo

May 20, 1818
Pompey, New York, U.S.
DiedAugust 3, 1881(1881-08-03) (aged 63)
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Resting placeForest Lawn Cemetery,
Buffalo, New York
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAnna Hurd Williams
RelationsJ. C. Fargo (brother)
Children8
OccupationExpressman, banker, politician
Known forCo-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.


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