James J. Couzens

1872–1936 (age 64)

automobile executive and politician

Biography

James J. Couzens (1872-1936) rose from the automotive shops of Detroit to become a leading executive with Ford Motor Company before serving the nation as a United States senator, always championing the rights of workers and the importance of public service.

He was noted for his generous philanthropy, steadfast support for municipal reform, and passionate belief that government should uplift the vulnerable, a legacy remembered at Woodlawn Cemetery.

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