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Born in a farm to his parents William and Mary Ford in Springwells township, Michican
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Henry leaves his family farm to persue his interest in machinary in Detriot.
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Marries Clara Bryant
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His first son is born. Edsel Bryant Ford
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He completes his first automobile the "Quadricycle" and drives it throught the streets of Detroit.
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Ford enters his very first car in the 10-mile car race and wins. This sparks interest to many people about him and his company.
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His company manufactures nine diffrent cars. Model ( A, B, AC, C, F, K, N, R, S )
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Ford announces the five dolllar work day which at the time was double what people made. He also introduced the eight hour work day instead of the usuall nine hours.
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Henry Ford dies in Dearborn, Michican at the age of 83