Edison, Thomas Alva
Born
2/11/1847
Birthplace
Milan, Ohio
Titles and Honors
1928- received Gold Medal of Congress
Education
Thomas A. Edison was educated primarily by his mother, a former school teacher.
1862 - studied telegraphy
1862 - studied telegraphy
Occupation
1879 invented incandescent lamp.
First electric light bulb.
First electric light bulb.
Father
Samuel Edison
Mother
Nancy Elliott Edison
Spouse
1. Mary Stillwell, m. 12/25/1871, 2. Mina Miller, m. 2/24/1886
Children
1) with Mary
Thomas Alva,
William. Leslie,
Marion Estelle
2) with Mina
Madeleine
Charles
Theodore
Thomas Alva,
William. Leslie,
Marion Estelle
2) with Mina
Madeleine
Charles
Theodore
Nationality
American
Related Records
Booklet
1948.132.074Archive
Your Guide to the Celebration in Honor of Thomas Alva Edison, October 21, 1929
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1950.164.011Photo
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1950.164.255Photo
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2012.045.530Photo
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2012.045.531Photo
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2012.045.533Photo
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2012.045.534Photo
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2012.045.535Photo
Postcard
2012.045.908Archive
Upper Floor Edison's Menlo Park Laboratory Re-erected in Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Michigan
Postcard
2012.045.909Archive
Edison's Menlo Park Laboratory - Re-erected in Greenfield Village - Dearborn, Michigan
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2013.040.899Photo
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2013.041.436Photo