Henry Ford (Michigan legislator)
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Preceded byJames M. Shepard
Succeeded byCharles Jay Monroe
BornFebruary 11, 1825
DiedJune 20, 1894 (aged 69)
Henry Ford | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 12th district | |
| In office January 1, 1881 – December 31, 1882 | |
| Preceded by | James M. Shepard |
| Succeeded by | Charles Jay Monroe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 11, 1825 |
| Died | June 20, 1894 (aged 69) |
| Party | Republican |
Henry Ford (February 11, 1825 – June 20, 1894) was a Michigan politician.
Ford was born on February 11, 1825, in Monroe, New York.[1][2]
Career
Ford moved to Michigan in 1867 to oversee the erection of the Lawton Iron Works. From 1868 to 1869, Ford served as village president of Lawton, Michigan. He served as village president again in 1879.[3] On November 2, 1880, Ford was elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 12th district from January 1, 1881, to December 31, 1882.[1][2] Ford had also served as justice of the peace.[4]
