Johnny Appleseed is one of the most distinguished and respected folktale legends of his time. The only thing different is that his story is not just a folktale but a true story. This article will explore his travels, contributions and achievements along his journey. His travels have taken him far and wide and spanned over 50 years. Appleseed's eccentric lifestyle and travels make him a celebrated hero today. Many books, films and plays convey his story. Many communities in the Midwest have streets, buildings, parks and schools named after Appleseed. John Chapman was born on September 26, 1774, and given the nickname Johnny Appleseed, in Leominster, Massachusetts. The irony is that the apple trees surrounded the house and the apples were the color of autumn leaves (Kellogg). Chapman's mother died two years later during childbirth while his father, Nathaniel Chapman, served with the minutemen at the Battle of Concord. His father also served under General George Washington in the Continental Army. After returning home, Johnny's father resumed farming and soon after married Lucy Cooley. Little information is known about Chapman's early life. He and his brother probably first traveled west to Ohio, meeting the rest of his family in 1805. It is almost certain that his father, Nathaniel Chapman, encouraged him to become a fruit grower, setting him up with an apprenticeship in the area. By 1812 John was working self-sufficiently as an orchardist and nurseryman. He traveled extensively, especially in Pennsylvania and Ohio, in the pursuit of his profession. He planted his seeds haphazardly, but he knew that substantially strong Terrell2 economic growth could follow. He was......middle of paper......in 1897 using the fruit of Appleseed trees. Smucker later made apple butter and sold it door to door from the back of the horse-drawn wagon. Each jar was hand-stamped as his personal guarantee of quality. Soon after, J.M. Smucker's name became well known as residents of the area, and the nation finally came to associate the brand with healthy, high-quality fruit products. Over the years the Smucker's brand has acquired many well-known companies such as Crisco, Martha White, Pet Milk, Millstone, Folgers and many more. Their core beliefs are deeply rooted in the values ​​and traditions of the company's founder. One hundred and fifteen years later, the J.M. Smucker Company, similar to Johnny Appleseed trees, has strong roots that allow it to continue growing. Their products are in stores, homes and restaurants around the world (www.jm Smuckers.com).