Calgary Herald Sept 12, 1905. News from Brooks, North West Territories
John Ware was born into slavery on a South Carolina cotton plantation about 1845. After the Civil War ended, John left his father, mother and ten brothers and sisters to make his way out West. In Fort Worth, Texas, John found a job with Murphy Blandon and his son on their horse ranch, where he learned the art of being a rancher and cowboy. In 1879, John left to pursue his dream of riding on a cattle drive, which was going to Montana, the 'far North' at that time, eventually making his way to the great grass plains of the 'Territories', now Alberta.
John Ware was known for his superb horsemanship, astounding strength, generosity, sense of honour, and good nature. He was respected and well-liked by all who knew him. His funeral in 1905 was the biggest that Calgary had seen.
John Ware has several namesakes in his honour, including John Ware Ridge, Mount Ware, Ware Creek, John Ware High School, and the John Ware building at S.A.I.T.
Source: Grant MacEwan's "John Ware's Cow Country"
Calgary Herald Sept 12, 1905. News from Brooks, North West Territories
John Ware was born into slavery on a South Carolina cotton plantation about 1845. After the Civil War ended, John left his father, mother and ten brothers and sisters to make his way out West. In Fort Worth, Texas, John found a job with Murphy Blandon and his son on their horse ranch, where he learned the art of being a rancher and cowboy. In 1879, John left to pursue his dream of riding on a cattle drive, which was going to Montana, the 'far North' at that time, eventually making his way to the great grass plains of the 'Territories', now Alberta.
John Ware was known for his superb horsemanship, astounding strength, generosity, sense of honour, and good nature. He was respected and well-liked by all who knew him. His funeral in 1905 was the biggest that Calgary had seen.
John Ware has several namesakes in his honour, including John Ware Ridge, Mount Ware, Ware Creek, John Ware High School, and the John Ware building at S.A.I.T.
Source: Grant MacEwan's "John Ware's Cow Country"
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