Thomas Edison

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This timeline outlines the key events in Thomas Edison's personal life, including his marriages, family, and personal relationships.

Marriage to Mary Stilwell

December 25, 1871

Edison married Mary Stilwell, who was 16 years old and an employee at his workshop. They had three children: Marion Estelle Edison, Thomas Alva Edison Jr., and William Leslie Edison.

Death of Mary Stilwell Edison

August 9, 1884

Mary Stilwell Edison died at the age of 29, leaving Edison a widower with three young children. The cause of death was believed to be a brain tumor.

Marriage to Mina Miller

February 24, 1886

Edison married Mina Miller, the daughter of inventor Lewis Miller, in Akron, Ohio. They had three children: Madeleine Edison, Charles Edison (who later became Governor of New Jersey), and Theodore Miller Edison.

Family Life at Glenmont

Later Years

Edison and Mina enjoyed a comfortable family life at their estate, Glenmont, in West Orange, New Jersey. They were active in their community and hosted numerous guests at their home.

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