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John Ware (c. 1845-1905) was a black cowboy, one of Alberta's first ranchers.
John Ware 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.
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