Ford family, Dearborn, $2 billion — Henry Ford’s last surviving grandchild, William Clay Ford Sr., died this year. His great-grandson William Clay Ford Jr. is the executive chairman of Ford Motor Co.
What happened to Henry Ford’s wealth?
Upon his death, the Henry Ford net worth stood at what would equate to approximately $199 billion nowadays. Ford left the company to his family and 40% of Ford Motor Company still remains in the control of his great grandchildren.
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