| William Ford | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 10, 1826 Cork City, County Cork, Ireland |
| Died | March 8, 1905 (aged 78) Sacramento, California, US |
| Nationality | Irish-American |
| Other names | William "Bill" Ford Billy Ford Bill Ford |
| Occupation | Business |
| Spouse | Mary Litogot Ford |
| Children | Henry Ford Margaret Ford Jane Ford William Ford, Jr. Robert Ford |
William Ford (December 10, 1826 – March 8, 1905) was an Irish-born American businessman. He was the father of Ford Motor Company founder Henry Ford.
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William was born in Ballinascarthy near Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland; the son of Thomasine (née Smith), and Jonathan "John" Ford.[1] William had six siblings. The family was originally from western England, who were among migrants to Ireland as the English created plantations. William attended St. Joseph's High School. He immigrated to the United States in 1846.[2]
On April 21, 1861, William married Mary Litogot in Wayne County, Michigan, daughter of Belgian immigrants. He and Mary had five children. They moved to Detroit, Michigan.
William retired in 1879 and lived out the rest of his years in Sacramento, California. He died of natural causes on March 8, 1905 in his home, and was buried at Sacramento City Cemetery.
William married Belgian-American Mary Litogot, together they had five children:
| Name | Birth/Death | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford | 1863–1947 | Henry was the first child of William and Mary Ford. He is the founder of the Ford Motor Company |
| Margaret Ford | 1867–1960 | Margaret was the second child of William and Mary Ford. |
| Jane Ford | 1868–1945 | Jane was the third child of William and Mary Ford. |
| William Ford, Jr. | 1871–1917 | William, Jr. was the fourth child of William and Mary Ford |
| Robert Ford | 1873–1934 | Robert was the fifth and last child of William and Mary Ford |
William had six siblings, 4 sisters, and 2 brothers:
| Name | Birth/Death |
|---|---|
| Rebecca Ford | 1824–1895 |
| Jane Ford | 1829–1851 |
| Mary Ford | ca. 1832–1882 |
| Nancy Ford | 1834–1920 |
| Henry Ford | ca. 1835–1901 |
| Samuel Ford | 1837–1889 |