Laura

Laura Ingalls Wilder

  • Laura was born

    Laura Elizabeth Ingalls was born to Charles and Caroline in Pepin, Wisconson
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    The Ingalls move constantly

    The Ingalls moved all over the midwest- Kansas, Minnestota, Iowa, and Dakota Territory (South Dakota)
  • Almanzo and Laura get married

    They marry and settle in DeSmet, Dakota Territory.
  • Rose Wilder is born

  • They are hit with illness

    Both Laura and Almanzo were struck with diphtheria, and while Laura recovered, Almanzo relapsed, which brought on a stroke that left him crippled and cane bearing for life.
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    More tragedy takes its toll

    After just a few days of life, their baby boy dies. They then loose the house to a fire.
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    More moving

    The Wilders move to Minnesota and to Florida in search of help with Almanzo's crippled health.
  • Rocky Ridge Farm

    After years of moving around, the Wilders settle in Mansfield, Missouri. Laura dubbed the farm "Rocky Ridge Farm" , and this is where she writes the Little House Series from.
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    Laura's time as a writer

    Throughout these years, Laura writes-alot. She writes quite a bit, including being a columnist, writing for magazine articles, and writing the Little House series.She also wins 5 ALA Newberry Honor Awards and a Laura Ingalls Wilder Award.
  • Laura Ingalls Wilder Award

    The Laura Ingalls Wilder Award is established, and Laura is presencted with the first.
  • Laura dies

    Laura died in her sleep at home from heart faliure. She had just celebrated her 90th birthday 3 days earlier.