The Life of Thomas Edison by Luke Meseberg By lauradelaborda Feb 11, 1847 Thomas Edison was born in Milan Ohio. Period: Feb 11, 1847 to Oct 18, 1931 The Life of Thomas Edison Jan 1, 1854 He moved to Port Huron, Michigan. Feb 2, 1859 His first job was at age 12 and worked for the Grand Trunk Railway. Feb 1, 1871 He married Marry Stiliwell. Feb 1, 1879 He invents working on electric light bulb. Feb 1, 1888 He develops the Kinetograph and Kinetoscope. Feb 1, 1928 He recevies a special medal from the U.S. Congress. Oct 18, 1931 He died.