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1863
Henry Ford is born Henry was born in Michigan in 1863. -
1888
Henry gets married Henry married a girl from his hometown of Greenfield Township. They lived in Detroit, Michigan. -
1896
His first automobile is complete Henry's first automobile was called the Quadricycle because it had four wheels. He rode it through the streets of Detroit. -
1899
Henry devotes himself to the business of automobiles Henry quit his position we chief engineer.ith the Edison Illuminating Company to work with Detroit Automobile Company. He soon becam -
1901
His first car company is founded Ford opened his first car company in 1901, but he quickly resigned when there was a dispute among the bankers. In 1902 it became the Cadillac Motor Car Co. -
1918
He makes a go at politics Henry Ford set out for the U.S. Senate, but he was turned down. -
1932
Henry puts out a V-8 engine Henry Ford successfully put out his first V-8 engine. It was the V-8 Ford. -
1979
Henry starts out on his own Henry moved away from his family's farm to begin work in a factory in Detroit. He eventually went to work for Edison Illuminating Company.