John Ware (1845-1905) An ex-slave from Texas, Ware followed the cattle ranching industry westward until in 1882, he found his way to Canada while driving 3000 head for the North-West Cattle Company. There his strength and remarkable horsemanship won him a reputation as a cowman with a talent for ranching. He built up a sizable cattle herd of his own, eventually becoming one of the most famous cowboys in Canadian history. In 1905 John Ware was killed when his horse stumbled and fell on him.