Henry Ford II
1917 - 1987
Henry was a natural leader. As the oldest, he was often compared to his famous grandfather. But he denied the similarity, saying "I'm like my mother." Henry became president of Ford Motor Company in 1943 at the age of 25.
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Benson Ford
1919 - 1978
Benson was once called the family's "ambassador of goodwill." Friendly and relaxed, he inherited his father's love of boating and photography. Benson was named head of the Lincoln-Mercury Division, and was also chairman of Henry Ford Hospital.
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Josephine Ford
1923 - 2005
Benson once described Josephine as "a very lively character, the kind of kid who was always up to something." Known among her family as "Dody," she loved horses, dogs and art. Like her mother, Josephine became a patron of the arts.
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William Clay Ford
1925 - 2014
"Bill" was the natural athlete of the family, an excellent tennis player, swimmer and golfer. He inherited his father's talent for design. He went on to hold executive positions at Ford Motor Company, and to become prominent locally as the owner of the Detroit Lions.
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