African-Canadian Cowboys

  John Ware (1845– 1905) was an African-American and later African-Canadian cowboy, best remembered for his ability to ride and train horses and for bringing the first cattle to southern Alberta in 1882, helping to create that province's important ranching industry. Ware was born into slavery in South Carolina. After the American Civil War he left the Carolinas for … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread- African-American Cowboys