Garrett Morgan

Birth

Mar 4, 1877

Garrett Morgan is born in Claysville, a community outside of Paris, Kentucky.

Moving

Jan 1, 1895

Garrett Morgan moves to Cleveland, Ohio, where he begins repairing sowing machines for a cloths manufacturer. Doing this job helped slowly built his reputation in Cleveland for repairing things.

Opening Shop

Jan 1, 1907

Garrett Morgan opens his own sewing machine and shoe repair shop.

Clevland Accociation of Colored Men

Jan 1, 1908

Garrett Morgan creates the Cleveland Association of Colored Men. This association helped black business and professional men improve their economic and social conditions for their race.

A New Buisness

Feb 3, 1909

Garrett Morgan and his wife Marry Anne opens another shop called Morgan's Cut Rate Ladies Clothing Store.

First Invention: Smoke Hood

Jan 1, 1912

Garrett Morgan invents the Smoke Hood, causing the launch of Natural Safety Device Company in 1914.

G.A. Morgan Hair Refining Company

Jan 1, 1913

Garrett Morgan launches G.A. Morgan Hair Refining Company, which sold hair care products, straightening cream, hair dye, and a straightening comb invented my Garrett.

Traffic Signal

Jan 1, 1923

Garrett Morgan invents the three-position traffic signal.

Three-position Traffic Signal

Jan 1, 1923

Garrett Morgan invents the three-position traffic signal.

Blind

Jan 1, 1943

Garret Morgan develops glaucoma and becomes blind.

Death

Jul 27, 1963

Garrett Morgan dies at 86, buried in Lake View Cemetery.

Death

Jul 27, 1963

Garrett Morgan dies at 86, buried in Lake View Cemetery.