Diagram of the Henry Ford Family Tree, circa 1945
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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
Photographic print
Date Made
28 April 1960
Subject Date
circa 1945
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On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.B.25679
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.25 in
Width: 10 in
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