Diagram of Henry Ford's Family Tree

Diagram of Henry Ford's Family Tree, circa 1945

Blueline print

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.

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Ford Family Tree, "Chart of the Ford Family," 1947-1950

Chart (Graphic document)

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 genealogy chart. Other siblings were not included.

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