Did you know Wells Fargo Security started here in Buffalo New York? As I did research for this article most of the recorded history stated that William George Fargo an American pioneer express man from Pompey New York and Henry Wells American pioneer express man from therefor Vt. Joined forces in 1852 to form this company. New York City is sited as the point of origin. My research finds things a little different. Wells Fargo Security actually got its start in Buffalo New York.
Henry Wells as a child moved to central New York State. He was an entrepreneur at heart and in 1843 he established an express service between New York City and Buffalo. He competed with the U.S. Post Office and was carrying mail at less cost than the government.
In 1844 Henry Wells and William Fargo and another partner had organized Wells Fargo and company. A successful express company it merged with American Express in 1850 with William Fargo as secretary. Wells Fargo Security took the need that the gold rush had provided and handled an express company between and New York City and San Francisco. This lead to the establishment of the banking businesses on the Pacific coast with American Express Company acting as eastern representative. Wells Fargo Security was always part of the action keeping the express company assets and banking business safe. William George Fargo severed as President of the American Express Company in 1868. He also was Mayor of the city where it all began, Buffalo New York from 1862 - 1866.
We can't forget Henry Wells when talking about his company. He and Mayor Fargo worked together to establish the express service to California and the West. Mr. Wells made his home in Aurora New York and founded Wells Seminary, now Wells College.
Now I have a little something to add to the Tales of Wells Fargo. From 1852 forward, this Security company left Buffalo New York and concentrated on the business out west. As we previously stated they let the American Express Company here for the Eastern Seaboard. That is true, but guess what? The company came back for a brief period from 1980 to 1998 and everyone missed the event. Wells Fargo Security purchased the William J Burns electronic security division in 1980 and that was the first time they had been home doing business since 1852.
In May of 1998 TYCO purchased Wells Fargo Security and merged the company with ADT alarms. Once again this security company disappeared from their original home.
B.J.Lyons lives in Buffalo, NY. Take a look at some great ideas that you will want to keep safe at his site
Did you know Wells Fargo Security started here in Buffalo New York? As I did research for this article most of the recorded history stated that William George Fargo an American pioneer express man from Pompey New York and Henry Wells American pioneer express man from therefor Vt. Joined forces in 1852 to form this company. New York City is sited as the point of origin. My research finds things a little different. Wells Fargo Security actually got its start in Buffalo New York.
Henry Wells as a child moved to central New York State. He was an entrepreneur at heart and in 1843 he established an express service between New York City and Buffalo. He competed with the U.S. Post Office and was carrying mail at less cost than the government.
In 1844 Henry Wells and William Fargo and another partner had organized Wells Fargo and company. A successful express company it merged with American Express in 1850 with William Fargo as secretary. Wells Fargo Security took the need that the gold rush had provided and handled an express company between and New York City and San Francisco. This lead to the establishment of the banking businesses on the Pacific coast with American Express Company acting as eastern representative. Wells Fargo Security was always part of the action keeping the express company assets and banking business safe. William George Fargo severed as President of the American Express Company in 1868. He also was Mayor of the city where it all began, Buffalo New York from 1862 - 1866.
We can't forget Henry Wells when talking about his company. He and Mayor Fargo worked together to establish the express service to California and the West. Mr. Wells made his home in Aurora New York and founded Wells Seminary, now Wells College.
Now I have a little something to add to the Tales of Wells Fargo. From 1852 forward, this Security company left Buffalo New York and concentrated on the business out west. As we previously stated they let the American Express Company here for the Eastern Seaboard. That is true, but guess what? The company came back for a brief period from 1980 to 1998 and everyone missed the event. Wells Fargo Security purchased the William J Burns electronic security division in 1980 and that was the first time they had been home doing business since 1852.
In May of 1998 TYCO purchased Wells Fargo Security and merged the company with ADT alarms. Once again this security company disappeared from their original home.
Thanks for reading and if you are interested in more about the choices that are out there take a look at my blog and go to the link" The Ultimate Guide to Home Security "
Bud Lyons
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