John Chapman collection
Collection — Folder: S0250
Identifier: S0250
Scope and Contents
This collection contains transcripts of documents pertaining to Chapman’s estate and the location of his grave, including probate records and research conducted on the location of Chapman’s grave nearly a century after his death.
Dates
- 1845-1936
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, was born September 26, 1774, in Leominster, Massachusetts. He became a legendary figure for traveling throughout the Midwest planting apple trees for the benefit of the settlers and for his eccentric lifestyle. Chapman died March 11, 1845, near Fort Wayne, Indiana. At the time of his death, he owned large plots of land in multiple states which he used for growing trees.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by subject.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from W. S. Roebuck in 1935 and 1944.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Item Listing
1845-3-19 Transcript of Chapman obituary from Fort Wayne Sentinel;
1828-4-29 Transcript of apple tree contract between Chapman and William B. Hedges;
1845-1857 Transcripts of probate and other court records pertaining to Chapman’s estate;
1936 Copy of research conducted by Jacob M. Stouder on the location of Chapman’s grave.
Processing Information
Collection processing and finding aid completed by Jamie Dunn during June 2013. EAD finding aid completed by Bethany Fiechter on 2018/05/11.
- Title
- John Chapman collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
