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Inventions of Thomas Edison: Successes and Failures
Edison Family ProjectThomas Edison's Successful Inventions
In the Beginning
Thomas Edison had many inventions. However, in 1868, at the age of 22, Thomas Edison invented an "electrical vote recorder". This was Edison's first patent. This recorder was a very simple…

The History of Thomas Edison’s Life
Edison Family ProjectOur team at Falconer Electronics works with many entrepreneurs creating brand new electrical products that make our lives better. Perfecting a new product on the first try is extremely challenging if not impossible. It takes a great deal of…

The History of Consumer Electronics & When Were They First Invented?
Edison Family ProjectThe History of Consumer Electronics
Once scientists and researchers began discovering the powers of electricity hundreds of years ago, it was only a matter of time until devices for household use would emerge onto the scene. In today’s society,…

Mina Miller Edison and Her Family Life
Edison Family ProjectThe Thomas & Mina Miller Edison Family
Continuing our blog series on Mina Miller Edison, we take a deep look into her family life. In particular, the six children that she raised with her husband, Thomas Edison.
The family of Mina…

Interview with Ted Arnn, Great-Nephew of Thomas and Mina Edison
Edison Family ProjectWow! Our team at Falconer Electronics was recently blessed with an amazing opportunity. Ted Arnn, a great-nephew of Thomas Edison and his wife Mina Miller Edison, provided us with an outstanding interview.
We were absolutely thrilled with…

Studying Entrepreneurial Success: The Edison Papers at Rutgers University
Edison Family ProjectAre you deeply passionate about electronics? Do you love history as well? If so, you need to check out the Thomas A. Edison Papers at Rutgers University (click here).The Edison Papers at Rutgers University serves as an extremely ambitious…

Interview with Professor Thomas Jeffrey of Rutgers University on Thomas & Mina Edison
Edison Family ProjectSeveral months ago we decided to blog about the greatest inventor and entrepreneur in electronics, Thomas Edison. At that time, little did we know where this path would lead us. As a result, we were blessed to interview Professor Thomas Jeffrey, Senior…

Dr. Thomas Jeffrey, Senior Editor Emeritus of the Edison Papers at Rutgers
Edison Family ProjectDr. Thomas Jeffrey, Professor at Rutgers University, recently granted Falconer Electronics an incredible opportunity with a one-on-one interview. Professor Thomas Jeffrey also serves as Senior Editor Emeritus of the Thomas A. Edison Papers…

Thomas Edison Quotes: Falconer Electronics Inc. Favorites
Edison Family ProjectWhy Thomas Edison Quotes
The Thomas Edison Legacy stands as not only one of the greatest inventors in history but also a brilliant entrepreneur. As such there are so many Thomas Edison quotes that still apply to today's society. Being an…

Mina Miller Edison: Much More Than Just Thomas Edison’s Wife
Edison Family ProjectMina Miller Edison
A Force is Born
On July 6, 1865, Mina Miller was born into a family of eight. As the Miller family continued to grow, Mina was the seventh of eleven children born to inventor Lewis Miller and Mary Alexander. Her parents…

Happy 153rd Birthday Mina Miller Edison: July 6, 1865
Edison Family ProjectOn this day, 153 years ago, July 6, 1865, an amazing woman was born: Mina Miller Edison. Mina was a positive force which she demonstrated with her many incredible achievements. Especially as the wife of Thomas Edison, a wonderful mother and…

Chautauqua Institution: “The Most American Thing in America”
Edison Family ProjectFalconer Electronics is located in the southwestern corner of New York State. We call Chautauqua County home which is also the birthplace of the National Historic Landmark, Chautauqua Institution. Chautauqua Institution is a 750 acre community…

Facts You May Not Know About the Thomas Edison Family
Edison Family ProjectThe Thomas Edison Family name is well known. Everyone that has ever learned about electricity knows of Thomas Edison. However, how much does anyone really know about the entire Edison family? The facts below can bring the entire Edison family…