Henry Ford By soccerhead68 Jul 30, 1863 Born in Dearborn, Michigan Period: Jul 30, 1863 to Apr 7, 1947 Henry Ford Oct 19, 1879 Leaves to family to work in Detroit Aug 12, 1891 Become engineer for Edison Illuminating Company May 8, 1896 Completes first automobile, The Quadricycle Apr 28, 1899 Splits from Edison Illuinating Cmpany Nov 22, 1903 Ford releases his first Model A on the Market Jul 15, 1908 Ford starts manufacturing on the Model T Dec 26, 1913 Ford introduces the first automotive assembly line Oct 7, 1915 Ford's "Peace Ship" sets sail to end WWi but failed Nov 15, 1918 Losses bid for U.S. Senate, blames and sues Jews Jun 23, 1926 Ford developes the Tri-Motor airplane Oct 10, 1927 Model T production ends Dec 13, 1932 Builds first V-8 Ford car Apr 7, 1947 Dies at 83