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Justin Toth 2/25/2010

Born March 4, 1877 in Paris Kentucky Was the son of former slaves Was the 7 th of 11 children His formal education ended in elementary school

Moved to Cincinnati in 1895 His ability to repair machinery lead to many job offers Started his own sewing machine and repair shop in 1901 By 1907 his business employed 32 people

Started his own newspaper in Cleveland, Ohio called the “Cleveland Call” The success from his newspaper business allowed him to buy a car Was determined to make street intersections safer

Traffic signal patented – November 20, 1923 (1st ever) Traffic signal description  T-shaped pole with arms  Had no lights  Had three signs (red “stop,” green “go,” & red “stop” in all directions  Allowed pedestrian to cross the street  Controlled by an electric clock mechanism Traffic signal was used all around U.S.A. Morgan sold device to G.E. for $40,000

Developed zig-zag sewing machine equipment Developed hair dying lotions Developed de-curling hair combs Patent No. 2,763,281 in 1956 Died August 27, 1963

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