1902 Map of Cork County, Ireland, Showing the Area Where Henry Ford's Ancestors Lived
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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
Creators
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.O.6416
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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