Felix
Tracy
* 03.03.1788 Lisbon, New London County, Connecticut
+ 20.03.1861 Oramel, Allegany County, NY
[WEITER BEI BRADHURST] 		Henrietta Magdalena
Wilmerding
* 07.11.1788 New York City
+ 25.12.1873 Beechwood, Reigate, England

Felix
Tracy
Wells Fargo Epress Agent, Mitgründer von Berkeley Univ.

* 19.03.1829 Moscow NY
+ 12.06.1902 Sacramento


Kinder mit Martha Desire Garter (oo 07.12.1858) :
Mary Fisher
Tracy
* ?
+ 1953 Sacramento (CA)
Lehrerin
Felix Garter
Tracy
* 17.11.1859
+ 20.01.1875
Henry Wilmerding
Tracy
* 01.07.1862 Shasta (CA)
+ 10.07.1955 Sacramento (CA)

Quellen:
- Seine Seite bei Pumyea/Venedam.
- A. Munsell Bradhurst: "My forefathers, their history from records & traditions": "... The two elder brothers, Edward and Felix, when only about twenty years of age, accompanied by their cousin, the late J. Clute Wilmerding, a lad of sixteen, chartered a schooner— the Samuel M. Fox — and sailed from New York to Cali- fornia, via Cape Horn, reaching the "Golden Gate" 21st September, 1849. Felix Tracy, the younger, finally settled at Sacramento, California. He was held in high esteem by all with whom his business brought him in contact ; and he was one of three prominent citizens to whose perseverance the University of Berkely, California, owes its existence."
Wellsfargo-Blog: "The Life and Times of Felix Tracy
In Wells Fargo's Sacramento history, the one name that stands out is Felix Tracy. Tracy was widely known for his reliability as an express agent, but that position was only one he held during a life full of accomplishments. He served in public office, was appointed to expand education, worked for civil rights, and was active in community groups. Tracy's life was productive — for himself, his Company and his community.
Felix TracyTracy was born in Moscow, New York and emigrated to California when he was 20 years old. Working first as a merchandiser in San Francisco, he then moved to the gold fields to take his chances Click here to learn about third-party website links. Soon after, he gave up prospecting and began his career as express agent.
Tracy began with Adams and Company Express Click here to learn about third-party website links in 1855, opening an office in Salt Lake City. But later that year, Adams and Company went out of business; Felix Tracy was unemployed. Two years later, Tracy started as Wells Fargo's agent in Shasta, California Click here to learn about third-party website links. He was elected Shasta County Treasurer in 1861 and held that position for four years.
One year after his tenure as Treasurer, Tracy was selected to serve on the board that established a location for the University of California. After looking at several places, the board decided on Alameda County. By 1873, classes were being held at the University of California, Berkeley Click here to learn about third-party website links, because of Tracy's efforts.
Wellsfargo-Blog, Teil 2: The short bio on Felix Tracy that I began the other day told of his background and how he became Agent for Wells Fargo in Sacramento. Of the Wells Fargo Agents who served in the Sacramento express office, Tracy had the longest career of them all — 32 years.
Wells Fargo & Co. office, Sacramento - c. 1889 (Click for larger image in a new window)When Tracy came to Sacramento in 1868, he was already one of the most experienced express men in California and proceeded to take over operations at one of the most prestigious positions in the Company—the Sacramento office opened only three weeks after the first office in San Francisco when Wells Fargo began in 1852.
Tracy ran the Sacramento office from 1868 until his retirement in 1900. By 1883, Tracy had added another title, becoming the Assistant Superintendent of Sacramento County for Wells Fargo.
Wells Fargo & Co. office, Sacramento - c. 1893 (Click for larger image in a new window)But Tracy's story is one of service, not only to Wells Fargo but also to the community as well. During his 32 years of service to Sacramento, Tracy was involved in a number of public activities: He was a member of the Sacramento school board in the 1870s and 1880s, fighting against separate facilities for African Americans students, and he was also active in the Sacramento Pioneer Foundation Click here to learn about third-party website links, the Westminster Presbyterian Church Click here to learn about third-party website links of Sacramento, and the Fourteenth Street Presbyterian Church.
Felix Tracy died in 1902 at the age of 73. In 2007, Wells Fargo celebrated his memory by opening The Felix Tracy Learning Center. The Tracy Center works to support business customer service operations and educates Wells Fargo team members in the Company's 155-year history. The Center helps recognize Felix Tracy's long career with Wells Fargo, but it also recognizes his work toward growth and positive change in Sacramento."
Posting an Tracy-L, 2.8.2004: "Sacramento Evening Bee Thursday, June 12, 1902
FELIX TRACY, PIONEER EXPRESS AGENT, PASSES AWAY Felix Tracy passed away at his home in this city to-day after a period of failing health of many months duration. Mr. Tracy was one of Sacramento's most highly respected citizens.
Deceased was one of the oldest express agents in California, his service dating back to the 50s, when he was Wells, Fargo & Co.'s representative in Shasta. He was placed in several important positions by Wells, Fargo & Co, and finally sent to Sacramento, when this was the most important office in the State, it being the distributing point for all the best mining counties.
In those days, Wells, Fargo & Co. carried all the gold dust from the mines and returned the gold coin from the Mint to the miner. In this way they caught a percentage going and coming, and the Company grew to be a wealthy corporation. It always, however, took good care of its faithful servants. Several years ago, Felix Tracy was tendered retirement on a handsome pension, and could have done so had he listened to the importunities of his employers. However he had quite a snug fortune of his own, and he remained "in the harness" until his physical condition compelled his retirement.
He was strictly temperate in his habits, and an active advocate of temperance in others. More than one young man was reclaimed through his influence. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a faithful attendant to its services. He was born in New York State seventy-three years ago. The funeral will take place from the Fourteenth-Street Presbyterian Church Saturday next at 10 a.m."


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