The legendary "Johnny Appleseed" of early American folklore was actually born this day in 1775 in Leominster, Massachusetts. His real name was John Chapman. He helped build many small orchards in the early frontier from Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. Apples were not native to the Midwest region and were popularly used for cider and applejack. John became a legend due to his kind and generous ways. Was an early conservation leader and promoted the importance of apples. He is reported to have passed away in 1845 from testicular cancer.
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