Henry Ford was an American industrialist, entrepreneur, and founder of Ford Motor Company who had an estimated net worth equivalent to $200 billion at the time of his death, after adjusting for inflation. Henry Ford Net Worth $200 Billion Date of Birth July 30, 1863 Place of Birth Springwells Township, MichiganEarly LifeHenry Ford was born on July 30, 1863, on a farm in Springwells Township, Michigan. Malcomson eventually brought in additional investors, and Ford & Malcomson was reorganized as the Ford Motor Company. The Ford Motor Company was officially established on June 16, 1903, with approximately $28,000 in capital. The Ford Motor Company eventually recognized the United Auto Workers union in the 1940s.