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Merger of Express Companies
- When
- 1850
- Where
- Buffalo, New York
Three competing express companies merged in 1850 to form American Express, with Wells as President and Fargo as Secretary.
The consolidation involved Wells & Company, Livingston, Fargo & Company, and Wells, Butterfield & Company. This merger created a joint-stock corporation in Buffalo, New York, establishing the leadership structure with Wells as President and Fargo as Secretary.
Sources
- William Fargo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
- American Express Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
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