John Chapman, Also Known As Johnny Appleseed (c. 1840s)
Indeed, there was a man behind the legend! Johnny Appleseed of Leonminster, MA, formerly known as John Chapman (1774 – 1845), was truly committed to spreading apple seeds across the Midwest. Rather than keeping the doctor away, Appleseed was committed to fermenting apples for alcoholic cider production!As mentioned by History, no American meal was complete without apple cider, with the majority of households featuring tiny orchards. Well regarded for his entrepreneurship, Chapman would often sell seeds to frontiersmen throughout his journeys. He was something of a charitable figure too, having bestowed his seeds to the poor.
John Chapman Also Known As Johnny Appleseed
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