Wells, Henry, 1805-1878

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Birth 1805-12-12
Death 1878-12-10

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Born in Vermont; settled with his family in Seneca County, N.Y. as a young boy. An expressman, he founded Wells & Co., which became part of the American Express Co. in 1850. With William G. Fargo, he also founded Wells, Fargo Express Co.

From the description of The American Express in its relation to Buffalo : a paper prepared at the request of the Buffalo Historical Society, 1863 / by Henry Wells. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 185027096

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