Diagram of Henry Ford's Family Tree, circa 1945

Summary

Automobile magnate Henry Ford could trace his paternal ancestors back to William Ford (1775-1818). Henry's great-grandfather lived in County Cork, Ireland, and was married to Rebecca Jennings. Three of their sons immigrated to Dearborn, Michigan, in the 1830s and 1840s. These sons form the branches on this family tree. Other siblings were not included.

Automobile magnate Henry Ford could trace his paternal ancestors back to William Ford (1775-1818). Henry's great-grandfather lived in County Cork, Ireland, and was married to Rebecca Jennings. Three of their sons immigrated to Dearborn, Michigan, in the 1830s and 1840s. These sons form the branches on this family tree. Other siblings were not included.

Artifact

Blueline print

Date Made

circa 1945

Subject Date

1775-1947

Collection Title

Fair Lane Papers Subgroup 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

64.167.1.497

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

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