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Cherokee Cowboy
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Will was born in Indian Territory in November 4, 1879.
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He was about a quarter Cherokee.
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He came from a prosperous family and prominent Cherokee family.
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While naturally curious and intelligent, he wasn't a good student; he attended six different schools from age 7 to 18.
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He learned his love of cowboying from the ranch hands on his father's ranch, including roping from Cherokee freedman Dan Walker.
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