Who's Who by State

Notable Families & Figures of Michigan

The notable families, dynasties, companies, and figures of Michigan — profiled from public sources.

The Ford FamilyThe Michigan family whose Model T and moving assembly line put the world on wheels.Read profile →The Dodge FamilyJohn and Horace Dodge, the brothers whose cars and fortune shaped Detroit.Read profile →The Kellogg FamilyW.K. Kellogg of Battle Creek, cereal magnate and great philanthropist.Read profile →The Post FamilyC.W. Post, the Battle Creek cereal pioneer and rival of Kellogg.Read profile →The Fisher FamilyThe Fisher brothers of 'Body by Fisher' and Detroit's Fisher Building.Read profile →Berry GordyThe Detroit founder of Motown Records, who changed American music.Read profile →The Dow FamilyHerbert Dow of Midland, founder of the Dow Chemical Company.Read profile →The Van Andel & DeVos FamiliesThe Grand Rapids co-founders of Amway and Michigan philanthropy.Read profile →The Upjohn FamilyThe Kalamazoo family behind the Upjohn drug company.Read profile →
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