Thomas Edison History

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    Thomas Edison History

  • Thomas Edison is born

    Thomas Alva Edison is born in 1847.

  • Start of his fascination in technology

    Thomas started making projects at his house using technology.

  • Challenges he faced

    He contracted hearing loss coming from scarlet fever. Thomas said this is an advantage because he couldn't get distracted as easily.

  • His early career

    Thomas started selling candy, newspapers, and vegetables. He got 50 dollars a week at the young age of 13.

  • 1st child

    Thomas and his wife Mary Stilwell Had their first child named Marion Estelle Edison.

  • First Lab

    Edison created his first lab in Menlo Park. This lab lasted 10 years.

  • 2nd Child

    Edison Had his 2nd child named Thomas Alva Edison Jr.

  • 3rd Child

    They Had their third child named William Leslie Edison.

  • First Inventions

    Edison became an inventor but his Phonograph gave him the most attention.

  • Later Life

    Edison joined the Fort Myers Civitan Club

  • Thomas Edison Passes

    Thomas Edison dies in West Orange, New Jersey.