1902 Map of Cork County, Ireland, Showing the Area Where Henry Ford's Ancestors Lived

Summary

Henry Ford's ancestors had roots in County Cork, Ireland. His grandfather, John Ford, was born near the town of Ballinascarthy. John and his sons -- including Henry's father, William -- farmed a section of land he had leased in 1819. They tended this land until they immigrated to America in 1847. This map shows the area of County Cork where many of Ford's ancestors resided.

Henry Ford's ancestors had roots in County Cork, Ireland. His grandfather, John Ford, was born near the town of Ballinascarthy. John and his sons -- including Henry's father, William -- farmed a section of land he had leased in 1819. They tended this land until they immigrated to America in 1847. This map shows the area of County Cork where many of Ford's ancestors resided.

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

1902

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

P.O.6413

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8 in

Width: 10 in

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