Famous Black Mechanical Engineers

Birthdate: April 23, 1856

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio, United States

Died: January 30, 1910

Granville Woods was 10 when he began working at a machine shop, while continuing his studies at a night school. He grew up to become a steam locomotive engineer and earned the nickname the Black Edison for his countless inventions, most of which were related to electrical systems for railways.