Background
Leland, Henry Martyn was born on February 16, 1843 in Danville, Vermont, United States. Son of Leander B. and Zilpha (Tifft) Leland.
Leland, Henry Martyn was born on February 16, 1843 in Danville, Vermont, United States. Son of Leander B. and Zilpha (Tifft) Leland.
Doctor of Engineering, University of Michigan, 1920, University of Vermont, 1923.
Tool maker in the United States Armory, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1862-1865. With Brown & Sharp, Providence, Rhode Island, 20 years, becoming superintendent of sewing machine department. Removed to Detroit, 1890, and engaged as manufacturer special machinery.
Organized Leland & Faulconer Manufacturing Company, of which was manager until merged into Cadillac Motor Carolina Company, of which was founder 1904, and general manager until 1909, then president and advisory manager.
Founder of Lincoln Motor Company Founder Detroit Citizens’ League (president 1911-1925).
Married Ellen R. Hull, 1867. Children: Mistress Martha Gertrude Woodbridge, Wilfred Chester, Edith Miriam Leland (deceased).
