Ancient history

Who was thomas Edisons parents and where did he live?

Thomas Edison's parents:

* Father: Samuel Ogden Edison, Jr. (1804–1896) was a cabinetmaker and inventor.

* Mother: Nancy Matthews Elliott (1810–1871) was a schoolteacher.

Thomas Edison's birthplace and childhood homes:

* Thomas Alva Edison was born on February 11, 1847, in Milan, Ohio.

* The Edison family moved to Port Huron, Michigan, when Thomas was seven years old.

* In 1860, the Edison family moved to Detroit, Michigan.

Thomas Edison lived in various other locations throughout his life, including New York City, Menlo Park, New Jersey, and Fort Myers, Florida.