Cowboy Wash was born in Harnett, North Carolina, on October 14th, 1950. Before he learned about the Federation of Black cowboys, his favorite Western riders were Roy Rogers and Gene Autry. He met Dr. D while on a trail ride and soon became a member of the Federation. Since joining up, he has been influenced mostly by Dr. D and by the cooperation he continues to experience from all the cowboys. After he retired from UPS, he began working at the post office. When he is not working, his priorities are the museum and trail riding with Taco.