Background
Ford, Benson was born on July 20, 1919 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Edsel Bryant and Eleanor (Clay) Ford.
Ford, Benson was born on July 20, 1919 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Edsel Bryant and Eleanor (Clay) Ford.
Student Princeton University, 1938-1940.
August 1980); children—Benson, Lynn McNaughton. Assistant purchasing agent Ford Motor Company, 1940-1941, assistant superintendent, 1941-1942, director parent company and subsidiary’son Became vice president Ford Motor Company, general manager Lincoln-Mercury division, now vice president, chairman dealer policy board Ford Motor Company.
Member, trustee Edison Institute.
Director Seaboard Properties Company.
Member, trustee Ford Foundation, 1947-1976. Member, trustee, chairman, chief Executive officer Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit. Served as captain United States Army Air Force, World World War World World War World War II
Clubs: Country of Detroit, Detroit, Detroit Athletic, Economic, Grosse Pointe, University, Cap and Gown.
Married Edith McNaughton, July 9, 1941 (deceased. Children: Benson, Lynn McNaughton.