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Caroline Lake Ingalls (/ ˈ ɪ ŋ ɡ əl z /; née Quiner (later Holbrook); December 12, 1839 – April 20, 1924) was an American schoolteacher who was the mother of Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the Little House books.
Caroline Lake Ingalls (née Quiner,) or "Ma" was the wife of Charles Ingalls and the biological mother of Laura, Mary, Carrie, Charles Jr. and Grace Ingalls. She is also the adoptive mother of three children: Albert Quinn and James and Cassandra Cooper.
Dec 12, 2015 · Caroline Lake Quiner Ingalls is known to Laura fans around the world simply as Ma. Her comforting presence was spread far beyond her own family circle by her featured place in the Little House books and the “Little House on the Prairie” TV show.
May 19, 2018 · Caroline Ingalls. There’s a moment in Little House on Prairie when Pa is a day late returning from a trip to town, 40 miles away. Laura wakes in the night to find Ma sitting in her rocking chair with Pa’s pistol in her lap, keeping vigil for his return.
- Charles Phillip Ingalls or “Pa” (1836-1902) Charles had a wandering foot in all his various incarnations. In real life, his family had long been farmers, moving several times while he was growing up in search of a better chance.
- Caroline Lake Quiner Ingalls or “Ma” (1839-1924) Caroline was raised in a blended family after her father went down in a shipwreck on the Great Lakes, and her mother later remarried.
- Mary Amelia Ingalls (1865-1928) Mary was the fair-haired child of the Ingalls family. As the oldest sister, she was studious and enjoyed music and crafts.
- Laura Elizabeth Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957) Laura was both a pioneer and an author. She helped her family create a homestead, worked as a seamstress, and taught school before marrying Almanzo James Wilder.
Caroline Ingalls, as portrayed by Karen Grassle, is a beloved character in “Little House on the Prairie.” Her loving and supportive nature, combined with her strength and resilience, create a compelling and heartwarming presence on the show.
Little House on the Prairie: Created by Blanche Hanalis. With Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush. The life and adventures of the Ingalls family in the nineteenth century American Midwest.
