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Born
Johnny Appleseed was born John Chapman in Massachusetts. He became one of the great American pioneers of the time. image from http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2wxFRKAilHM/SRIKaxRpjpI/AAAAAAAACO4/h1UjFlCC7Zg/s400/appleseed-baby.jpg -
Mother Death
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Embarked on his journey Westward
In the year 1792 Johnny and his brother went West to plant apple trees. They travelled through undeveloped, wild land. image from http://epplkidsstorytimeblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/johnny_appleseed1.png -
Planted appleseeds
In 1797 Johnny planted appleseeds near a waterway in the Allegheny Mountains, PA. Follow this link in order to have step by step instructions on how to plant your own apple tree from seeds! Plant Apple Seeds image from http://bobpoole.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/johnny-appleseed.jpg -
Reached Ohio
In 1801 Johnny reached Ohio. He brought appleseeds down the Ohio River planting as he went along. He planted near a place called Licking Creek. He was very careful about where he planted his seeds, making sure to plant in rich, fertile land in an open area. He would plant the trees in a line together and built fences around the young trees to keep them safe. image from http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/images/9/99/Johnny_Appleseed.jpg -
Told people his plan
In 1801 Johnny told people of his plan. He his plan was to continue to travel West and plant apple trees for future settlers. image from http://gallery.craftech.com/d/8666-3/Johnny+Appleseed.JPG -
Met some of his family in Ohio
In 1805 Johnny met some of his family who were also travelling West. image from http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2sYXHRFeJNk/SXfUoOG7b6I/AAAAAAAAFTg/vvkFlJmREMs/s400/Appleseed+1.jpg -
Worked as an orchardist and nursery man by himself
In 1812 he worked as an orchardist and nursery man by himself. Johnny did not work with other people. He considered the animals that surrounded him his friends. image from http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kap7rKKmXpM/UGMovegkiKI/AAAAAAAAH2Y/dVADSbN5_7Y/s1600/johnny_appleseed_in_color-184195226_std.jpg -
Got land in Indiana
In 1830 Johnny Appleseed got land in Indiana. He produced thousands of apple trees here. image from http://www.xtimeline.com/__UserPic_Large/82873/evt101107070600003.jpg -
Death
Johnny died in 1845. Some people say it was in the summer of 1847. There is discrepency around the date of his death. Johnny Appleseed was a gentle man who lived a simple yet meaningful life and was remembered for helping others. image from http://wp.patheos.com.s3.amazonaws.com/blogs/panmankey/files/2012/09/johnny-appleseed.jpeg
