When is John Chapman's birthday?
Where was John Chapman born?
John Chapman was born September 26, 1774 in Massachusetts.
Found in: The Story of Johnny Appleseed
or in: Ohio's Famous Pioneer
About how many appleseeds did Johnny take to Ohio?
He arrived with two canoe loads, or 16 bushels, from western Pennsylvania cider presses.
Found in: Ohio's Famous Pioneer
After his first seeds were gone, how did Johnny Appleseed get more?
He planted apple tree nurseries on his own land, selling the young trees, but seldom collecting money for them. He also had nurseries on land belonging to others.
Found in: Ohio's Famous Pioneer
What did Johnny Appleseed wear on his feet?
Nothing. He went barefoot.
Found in: Ohio's Famous Pioneer
or in: The Johnny Appleseed Homepage
What did Johnny Appleseed bring to people besides appleseeds?
Besides appleseeds, Johnny planted many medicinal herbs.
Found in: Facts About Johnny Appleseed
He also carried religious books which he loaned, sometimes ripped apart into chapters.
Found in: Facts About Johnny Appleseed
He preached and wrote about his activities to a church in Sweden and was considered a missionary.
Found in: The Johnny Appleseed Homepage
and in: Ohio's Famous Pioneer
What were Johnny Appleseed's clothes made from when he moved to Ohio?
His clothing was made from coffee sacks, all his life.
Found in: Ohio's Famous Pioneer
or in: Facts About Johnny Appleseed
How often was Johnny sick?
Johnny was never sick a day, until he caught pneumonia and died in 1845.
Found in: The Story of Johnny Appleseed
What happened to all of the trees planted by Johnny Appleseed?
After 200 years, some of the trees he planted still bear apples!
Found in: The Story of Johnny Appleseed
How old was Johnny when he died?
He was 70 years old.
Found in: The Story of Johnny Appleseed
or in: The Johnny Appleseed Homepage