American Express Co. signed by J. C. Fargo and W. C. Fargo - - Unique - 1893 or 1894 dated Autographed Stock Certificate

James C. Fargo signs as President and William C. Fargo signs as Secretary of the American Express Co. Both sign at front of this great stock with slight cancellation affecting the W. C. Fargo signature. Great vignette of the mascot dog. Extremely Rare with both signing! UNIQUE! Further research needed on William C.

James Congdell Strong Fargo (May 5, 1829 – February 8, 1915) was a key figure in the history of the American Express Company, serving as its president for 30 years. He was the brother of William Fargo, co-founder of both American Express and Wells Fargo. James Fargo began his career at age 15 when he moved to Buffalo, New York, to work for his brother William, who managed express lines between Buffalo, Detroit, and Albany. Starting as a clerk, he quickly rose through the ranks, handling the delivery of money packages and, by 1847, controlling operations in Detroit.

In 1851, when the company was organized as Wells Fargo & Company, James Fargo was appointed Superintendent of Virginia operations. By 1855, he had become the Chicago agent for the American Express Company, the successor to Wells, Fargo & Co., and was later promoted to General Superintendent of the Northwest Division. In 1867, he relocated to New York City to serve as General Manager of American Express.

Following his brother William's death in 1881, James Fargo became the third president of American Express, with Theodore M. Pomeroy continuing as vice president. He held this position until 1914, when he was succeeded by George Chadbourne Taylor. James Fargo played a crucial role in the growth and development of American Express, solidifying its position as a leading financial services company.