Johnny Appleseed

Johnny Appleseed (born Johnathan Chapman; September 26, 1774 – March 18, 1845) was an American pioneer nurseryman who introduced apple trees to large parts of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Ontario, as well as the northern counties of West Virginia. He became an American legend while still alive, due to his kind, generous ways, his leadership in conservation, and the symbolic importance that he attributed to apples. He was also a missionary for The New Church (Swedenborgian) and the inspiration for many museums and historical sites such as the Johnny Appleseed Museum in Urbana, Ohio.

This article is about the historical figure. For the film, see Johnny Appleseed (film).

John Chapman
Image from Howe's Historical Collection
Born
John Chapman

(1774-09-26)September 26, 1774
Leominster, Province of Massachusetts Bay, British America
DiedMarch 18, 1845(1845-03-18) (aged 70)
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Other namesAppleseed, First environmentalist
Occupation(s)Missionary, conservationist, nurseryman, orchardist, and gardener
Known forProliferation of orchards throughout the American frontier
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