Henry Wells

Henry Wells was an American businessman best known for co-founding two major companies: Wells Fargo and the American Express shipping business. He played a key role in developing reliable, secure transportation and financial services in the 19th century, especially during the California Gold Rush era. His companies helped facilitate safe transportation of valuable goods and funds across the country, establishing important standards for security and efficiency in commerce and banking. Wells’s innovations contributed significantly to the growth of the American economy and the development of modern financial and freight industries.