Danford N. Barney
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Danford Newton Barney (March 4, 1808 – March 8, 1874) was an American expressman who served as president of Wells Fargo & Company from 1853 to 1866.
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Danford N. Barney | |
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President of Wells Fargo & Company | |
In office 1853–1866 | |
Preceded by | Edwin Barber Morgan |
Succeeded by | Louis McLane |
Personal details | |
Born | Danford Newton Barney (1808-03-04)March 4, 1808 Henderson, New York |
Died | March 8, 1874(1874-03-08) (aged 66) Windsor Hotel, New York City |
Spouses | Cynthia Maria Cushman
(m. 1833; died 1843)Azubah Latham
(m. 1847) |
Relations | Ashbel H. Barney (brother) Charles T. Barney (nephew) |
Children | 6 |
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