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Henry Wells (December 12, 1805 – December 10, 1878) was an American businessman important in the history of both the American Express Company and Wells Fargo & Company. Wells worked as a freight agent before joining the express business.
Apr 15, 2024 · Henry Wells (born December 12, 1805, Thetford, Vermont, U.S.—died December 10, 1878, Glasgow, Scotland) was a pioneering American businessman who was one of the founders of the American Express Company and of Wells Fargo & Company.
May 18, 2018 · Henry Wells was a nineteenth century man of vision. A shipper by trade, he believed the eastern portion of the United States was a wide open market, just waiting for someone to come along and claim it.
On March 18, 1852, our founders—Henry Wells and William G. Fargo—built an innovative start-up to help customers build businesses and manage money in a rapidly changing world.
In March 1852, Henry Wells and William G. Fargo founded Wells, Fargo & Co. Just like the company in its early years and today, the men who founded it were known for creating innovative solutions to help their customers succeed.
Nov 24, 2009 · On March 18, 1852, in New York City, Henry Wells and William G. Fargo join with several other investors to launch their namesake business, today one of the world's largest banks. The discovery of...
Henry Wells (December 12, 1805 – December 10, 1878) was an American businessman important in the history of both the American Express Company and Wells Fargo & Company. Wells worked as a freight agent before joining the express business.
Oct 27, 2014 · Wells (1805-78) believed passionately in America. Where others saw pitfalls in the expanding country, he saw limitless opportunity. Wells, who played a critical role in launching American...
Henry Wells. (1805–78). Pioneer American expressman Henry Wells was one of the founders of the American Express Company and of Wells Fargo & Company. He also founded Wells Seminary (later Wells College), for women, at Aurora, New York, in 1868.
Henry Wells (December 12, 1805 – December 10, 1878) was an American businessman important in the history of both the American Express Company and Wells Fargo & Company. Wells worked as a freight agent before joining the express business.
