Multiple choice general knowledge

One of Thomas Edison's sons took over the company upon his father's death and was later elected Governor of New Jersey. Which one of Edison's sons took over the company?

  1. Thomas Alva Edison, Jr.

  2. William Leslie Edison

  3. Charles Edison

  4. Theodore Miller Edison

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Charles Edison, the son who took over Edison's companies after his father's death in 1931, later served as Governor of New Jersey from 1941-1944 and as U.S. Secretary of the Navy. His brothers Thomas Jr. (known for problematic business ventures) and William (who became an engineer) did not take over the companies.