Lakhasly

It was a cold day in February, 1 847, and the little town of Milan, Ohio, was noisy with the rumble of farm wagons carrying wheat to the Canal for shipment to Lake Erie ; the wharf was crowded with farmers, shippers, labourers, and idlers, all gathered together to assist or retard the weighing and loading of the grain ; everywhere appeared bustle and movement save, perhaps, in the Edison homestead, where the advent of a new life was awaited.have assembled--having preferred to remain indoors until the birth of his child was safely accomplished..

It was a cold day in February, 1 847, and the little town of Milan, Ohio, was noisy with the rumble of farm wagons carrying wheat to the Canal
for shipment to Lake Erie ; the wharf was crowded with farmers, shippers, labourers, and idlers, all gathered together to assist or retard the weighing and loading of the grain ; everywhere appeared bustle and movement save, perhaps, in the Edison homestead, where the advent of a new life was
awaited.
The Edison home was built on elevated ground,
and from the windows an excellent view Of the
and the Huron River could be Obtained —
Mr Samuel Edison was not down on the wharf where every male member of the community appeared to
Canal
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have assembled—having preferred to remain indoors until the birth of his child was safely accomplished. He was a tall man, over six feet in height, somewhat
thin though indicating giant strength. His bearded face was full of resolution tempered with good
nature, while the eyes were kindly.
looking on the busy scene below be little thought that the event he was awaiting was one which would have a direct bearing on future generations.