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Mary Ingalls

Mary Amelia Ingalls (January 10, 1865 – October 20, 1928) was the eldest daughter of Charles Ingalls and Caroline Quiner Ingalls. She is best known for being portrayed in the Little House on the Prairie books and television series.

• Early Life: Mary was born in Pepin, Wisconsin. As a child, she traveled with her family to Kansas, Minnesota, and Dakota Territory. She received her early education at home and in local schools.

• Blindness: At the age of 14, Mary suffered an illness that caused her to lose her sight. While the books attribute this to scarlet fever, modern analysis suggests it may have been viral meningoencephalitis, or possibly optic neuritis secondary to measles. Here is some more information about blindness.

• Education at the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School: After losing her sight, Mary attended the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School in Vinton, Iowa, from 1881 to 1889. Her education was funded by her parents and, later, by her sister Laura.

• Later Life: After graduating, Mary returned home to De Smet, South Dakota. She never married and lived with her parents and later with her sister, Carrie Ingalls Swanzey. She made fly nets for horses and did other small jobs to earn money.

• Portrayal in Media: Mary's life, particularly her blindness and her time at the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School, is a significant part of the Little House on the Prairie book series and television show. Her experiences have made her a symbol of resilience and determination. The accuracy of the television show's portrayal is debated, but it brought awareness to her life and the challenges faced by people with visual%20impairments.