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Thomas Edison was born February 11, 1847 in Milan, Ohio. He was the seventh and last child of Samuel Edison, Jr. and Nancy Elliot Edison. His parents had no special mechanical background. His mother was a former schoolteacher; his father was a jack-of-all-trades - from running a grocery store to real-estate. When Thomas was seven years old, his family moved to Port Huron, Michigan. He was a very curious child who asked a lot of questions.
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How old was Thomas Edison when he burnt down his family barn?
Thomas Edison was seven years old when he accidentally started a fire that burned down his family barn.
Was Thomas Edison the youn gest or oldest?
Thomas Edison was the seventh and last child.
Where did Thomas Edison grow up?
Thomas Edison was born in Milan, Ohio and lived there until he was seven. His family moved to Port Huron, Michigan and when he turned 16 he went out to live on his own.
What is Thomas Edison's father name is?
Thomas Edison's parents were Samuel Ogden Edison, Jr. and Nancy Matthews Elliot. He was the youngest of seven children.
Did Thomas Edison have a big family?
yes. He was the youngest of seven children himself, and had six children out of two marriages.
Where did Thomas Alva Edison grow up?
Thomas Edison was born in Milan, Ohio and lived there until he was seven. His family moved to Port Huron, Michigan and when he turned 16 he went out to live on his own.
How many brothers and sisters did Thomas Edison have?
Thomas Edison had seven siblings, including four sisters and three brothers. His siblings were Marion, William Pitt, Harriet, Carlile, Samuel, Eliza, and Nancy. Edison was the youngest of the siblings.
When did Thomas Edison get diagnosed with scarlet fever?
Thomas Edison was diagnosed with scarlet fever at the age of seven, in 1854. This illness left him partially deaf, which significantly impacted his life and work. Despite this challenge, Edison went on to become one of the most prolific inventors in history.
Did Thomas Edison have any brothers or sisters if so what were their names?
Oh, what a lovely question! Thomas Edison was one of seven siblings. He had a sister named Marion Wallace Edison, and five brothers: William Pitt Ford Edison, Harriet Ann "Tannie" Edison, Carlile Snow Edison, Samuel Ogden Edison Jr., and Eliza Smith Edison. Each of them brought their own unique light to the world, just like you do!
When did Thomas Edison first go to school?
Thomas Edison started attending school at the age of seven in 1855. However, he was considered a poor student and his mother ended up homeschooling him after he was expelled for causing a classroom explosion.
Did Thoma's Edison have a family?
yes. He was the youngest of seven children himself, and had six children out of two marriages.
Did Thomas Edison invent light?
No, light has been around since about 337 000 (three hundred thirty seven thousand) years after the Big Bang, billions of years before Edison was born.
