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John Ware (cowboy)
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John Ware | |
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John Ware and Family, c. 1897 | |
| Born | c.John wares biography1845 |
| Died | September 11, 1905(1905-09-11) (aged 59–60) |
| Occupation(s) | Rancher, cowboy |
| Spouse | Mildred Lewis |
John Ware (c. 1845 – 11 September 1905) was a Canadian cowboy who was influential in the early years of the burgeoning ranching industry in Southern Alberta.
Remembered for his excellent horsemanship, he was among the first ranchers in Alberta, arriving in 1882 on a cattle drive from the United States and settling to ranch until his death in 1905.[1][2][3]
Biography
John Ware was born into slavery, and there is no record of his birth.
The historian J. W. Grant MacEwan claimed he was born on a plantation near Georgetown, South Carolina. However, on his marriage certificate, Ware himself stated he was born in Tennessee. After the American Civil War, he left for Texas, where h