Best known for catching wolves Alive with his bare hands, John R.
But it was the accidental discovery of a bold means of catching wolves Alive that made Abernathy famous and drew the attention of President Theodore Ro. marshal, sheriff, Secret Service agent, and wildcat oil driller.
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Raised in the burgeoning railroad town of Sweetwater, Abernathy considered himself a true son of the Wild West.
Abernathy (1876-1941) was born to Scottish ancestors in Texas.
Best known for catching wolves Alive with his bare hands, John R