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Birthplace of Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison was born in this modest home in Milan, Ohio. -
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The Life of Thomas Alva Edison
From the light bulb to concrete, the modern world would not be possible without this great inventor. -
Henry Ford is born
In the Dearborn Township outside of Detroit, Michigan Henry Ford was born. Ford was born into a immigrant family that expected him to follow his father as a farmer. -
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The Life of Henry Ford
The man who put America in the drivers seat, Henry Ford has been labeled as the "inventor of the modern age." -
Edison is Wedded to Mary Stilwell
After a two-month courtship, Edison was wedded to Mary Stilwell. They would have three children together: Marion, Thomas and William. Edison loved Telegraphy so much he nicknamed his first two children Dot and Dash! -
At the age of 29 Mary Edison passes away.
Marion Edison woke up on the morning of August 9, 1884 to find her father in tears. Mary was gone. Many believe that she passed away from a brain tumor. -
Edison remarries at the age of 39.
Edison is married to 20-year old socialite Mina Miller. The marriage produces three children and lasted until Edison passed away in 1931. -
Thomas Edison Passes Away
In his home at West Orange, NJ the great inventor slipped away. Just three days before the 52nd Anniversary of the first practical incandescent light bulb. -
Henry Ford passes away
As the Rouge river floods, power to Ford's home in Fairlane, Michigan is knocked out. At 11:40 p.m. Henry Ford Died.
