Gerald Rudolff Ford [SEP] place of death
Gerald Rudolff Ford
Gerald Rudolff Ford (December 9, 1890 – January 26, 1962) was an American businessman, creator of Ford Industries, and Republican politician who was the stepfather of U.S. President Gerald Ford and for whom Ford legally changed his name.
Early life.
Ford was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he raised the future President. His parents were George R. and Frances (Pixley) Ford.
The senior Ford's father George Ford died in a train accident in 1903 forcing him to
's divorce from Leslie King was final. In 1916, Dorothy married Gerald Rudolff Ford. They renamed Leslie, Jr. after him, as Gerald Rudolff Ford, Jr. The future president was never formally adopted, however, and he did not legally change his name until 1935; he also used a more conventional spelling of his middle name (Rudolph).
External links.
- Gerald R. Ford Conservation Center official site
- Omaha Parks Official Website
- Photos of 3202 Woolworth Avenue, first home of Gerald R. Ford