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Thomas Edison History
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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.