Thomas Alva Edison by Daniel By nikbarn Feb 11, 1847 Thomas Edison was born. Thomas Edison was born. Jan 1, 1852 He was home schooled because The teacher didn't give him freedom and he got very sick every winter. He also asked a lot of questions. He was home schooled because The teacher didn't give him freedom and he got ver Jan 1, 1856 He learned how to run a buisness when he was 9. He liked to do expiriments. Jan 1, 1859 When he was 12 he started to work. He sold newspapers and stuff on a train. Jan 1, 1860 He opened 2 stores when he was thirteen. 1 sold fruits and vegetables and one sold newspapers. He was also alive when the Cival War started. Oct 18, 1931 He died when he was 84.