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Henry was the first child of William and Mary ford. He was born into a farming family.
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When Ford turned 16 he left his families farm and moved to a town near Detroit.
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After working as an aprentice Ford got a job working with steam engines at the Detroit Dock Co.
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Ford married Clara in 1888 and they later had a son.
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In 1893 Ford and his wife had their first and only son who they named Edsel
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ford created this company in 1899.
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In 1903 ford created his own company. He called his company the Ford Motor Company
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Ford built the model T in 1908. It later became the first mass produced car.
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Ford installed conveyor belts into his factories. This helped im mass produce the cars he designed.
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In 1914 Ford began paying his workers 5 dollars a day. This was to ensure his workers would regularly show up to work. This also made his workers the highest payed employes in the world.
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Ford ran for president in 1922. He was not elected and did not run again after that.
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Henry died at the age of 84 years old. He had a very fulfilling life.
