Background
Meadowcroft, William Henry was born on May 29, 1853 in Manchester, England. Son of Henry and Elizabeth Hannah (Roberts) Meadowcroft.
Meadowcroft, William Henry was born on May 29, 1853 in Manchester, England. Son of Henry and Elizabeth Hannah (Roberts) Meadowcroft.
Education common and high schools, Manchester, England.
Came to the United States, 1875. In employ law firm of Carter & Eaton, New York City, 1875-1881. Admitted to New York bar, 1881.
Connected with Thomas A. Edison enterprises, since 1881. Assistant and confidential secretary to Mr. Edison, 1910, until Mr.
Edison’s decease in 1931, and continues at Edison Laboratory in historical and other work. First exploiter of miniature electric lamp. Originator of application of electricity to display signs.
Early experimenter with X-ray and with liquid air. Founder. member, and historian, Edison Pioneers (president 1927). Honorary vice president Thomas Alva Edison Foundation, Inc.
Member Dutch Reformed Church.
Married Phoebe Canfield, December 11, 1878 (died 1918). Children: William Miron, Charles Harry.