The Life of Thomas Edison by victor By lauradelaborda Feb 11, 1847 Thomas Edison was born In Ohio Period: Feb 11, 1847 to Oct 18, 1931 The life of Thomas Edison Jan 1, 1854 Moved to Port Huron,Michigan Jan 1, 1859 His first job was to give newspapers and candy on the train. Jan 1, 1871 He married Mary Stilwell Jan 1, 1879 Invented the light bulb Jan 1, 1888 Develops the kinetograph an kinetoscope Jan 1, 1923 Reciives a special medal from U.S congrees Jan 1, 1931 Dies on october 18