Garrett Augustus Morgan
by Zane Ayers
Garrett Morgan child hood
Garrett Morgan was the 7th of 11 children born in his family his family was freed of slavery in 1863 he only had a elementary education.
Adulthood and Business
Childhood
He was a very smart kid even though he only went to elementary school!
Middle Age and Accoplishments
He accomplished many things such as the traffic light or the gas mask! But he also invented many small things like car parts!
Death
He lived (1877-1963) and was a very well known African American who did great things.
character traits
perseverance: he continued to invent stuff even when he was shot down
intelligence: he is very smart so he can learn and continue inventing
Garrett Morgan started his career as an owner of a sewing company and he slowly escalated his business as him and his wife grew closer. Garrett Morgan only had a elementary education but he invented the traffic light and the gas mask in WWI
Garrett Augustus Morgan