Ashbel H. Barney
American banker (1816–1886) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ashbel Holmes Barney (September 2, 1816 – December 27, 1886) was an American banker and expressman who served as president of Wells Fargo & Company in 1869–1870.
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Ashbel H. Barney | |
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President of Wells Fargo & Company | |
In office 1869–1870 | |
Preceded by | Louis McLane |
Succeeded by | William Fargo |
Personal details | |
Born | Ashbel Holmes Barney (1816-09-02)September 2, 1816 Adams, New York |
Died | December 27, 1886(1886-12-27) (aged 70) Manhattan, New York |
Spouse |
Susan H. Tracy
(m. 1846; died 1882) |
Relations | Danford N. Barney (brother) |
Children | 3, including Charles |
Education | Belleville Academy |
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