Thomas Edison, the famous inventor, proposed marriage to his second wife, Mina Miller, in a unique way. According to historical records, Edison proposed to Mina by sending her a letter with a phonograph recording of his own voice, asking for her hand in marriage. The recording was one of the first instances of recorded sound being used in a romantic context.
Mina Miller was the daughter of Lewis Miller, a friend and business associate of Thomas Edison. She was also a schoolteacher and secretary. They met in 1885 and married in 1886, when Mina was 24 years old and Edison was 40. They had three children together and remained married until Edison's death in 1931.
It is said that Mina was a great support to Edison throughout his life, particularly during his work on the phonograph and other inventions, and that their marriage was a happy one. It is also said that Mina helped him to improve his social skills and to become more involved in the community.
