Chapman,John

Chapman,John
Chapman, John. Known as Johnny Ap·ple·seed (ăpʹəl-sēd') 1775?-1845.
American pioneer and subject of many legends. He traveled widely in the Ohio River valley, planting apple seeds and pruning apple trees.

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