American cattlemen

thumb|upright=1.5|Cowboys portrayed in Western art. The Herd Quitter by Charles Marion Russell|C. M. Russell A cowboy is an animal herder who tends cattle on ranches in North America, traditionally on horseback, and often performs a multitude of other ranch-related tasks. The historic American cowboy of the late 19th century arose from the vaquero traditions of northern Mexico and became a figure of special significance and legend. A subtype, called a wrangler, specifically tends the horses used to work cattle. In addition to ranch work, some cowboys work for or participate in rodeos. Cowgirls

American silent film actor, stuntman, ranch hand (1890–1931)

American politician (1857-1933)

American writer of western fiction (1859–1935)

American businessman, rancher (1824–1884)

Texas cattle rancher and gunfighter (1840-1887)

American politician (1864-1951)

American murderer (1874–1962)

American army scout, cowboy and actor (1846–1880)

American politician (1805-1879)

American attorney, civil servant, and religious leader (1871–1961)

French ranchman in the Dakota Territory, railroad pioneer in Vietnam, and politician

thumb|An authentic chuckwagon at the Frontier Town grounds in Cheyenne, Wyoming

American cattle rancher (1836-1929)

American politician (1903–1978)

1851-1922 American cowboy and archaeologist

American cowboy, rancher, lawyer, and statesman (1877-1941)

American rodeo performer (1870–1932)

United States Marshal

American politician (1903-1990)

Confederate Army soldier, lawman, and gambler