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Born in Greenfield Township, Michigan
Henry was born in Greenfield Township, Michigan, which is now known as Dearborn, Michigan. -
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Henry Ford's Lifetime
Henry Ford lived from 1863 to 1947. He lived 83 years. -
Moves to Detroit
Henry Ford left his family farm at 16 to pursue his fascinations. He became an apprentice at the Michigan Car Company, which was a manufacturer of railroad cars. Over the next two years, he had several similar jobs, sometimes moving when he thought he could learn more elsewhere. -
Marriage
Henry Ford married Clara Bryant. They lived in Detroit, Michigan -
Edsel Bryant Ford
Clara Bryant gives birth to their only child, Edsel Bryant Ford. -
The Quadricycle
Ford completes his first automobile - the Quadricycle, and drives it through the streets of Detroit. -
Thomas Edison
Henry Ford meets Thomas Edison, who encourages Henry's automotive tinkering. -
Ford Motor Company
Production of automobiles begins in Detroit at a rented building. -
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Model T
The first Model T is assembled at the Piquette Avenue Plant in Detroit. Before production is ceased, 15 million were sold. -
Assembly Line Experiments
Ford experiments with the assemby line at Highland Park Plant. -
Ford Airport
An airport is dedicted, and named after Ford in Michigan -
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Model A Production
By 1931 Ford had sold over 5 million Model A's, despite the Great Depression. The car was the first to sport the blue oval logo. -
Death
Henry Ford dies of a cerebral hemorrhage in his home at Fair Lane, his Dearborn home.
