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Laura Ingalls Wilder lived in Independence, Kansas for a short period of time before moving to Missouri.
Laura Ingalls Wilder spent most of her time at home being educated by her parents. She was able to pass a test at age 15 to become a teacher.
Laura Ingalls Wilder got married in De Smet, South Dakota.
Laura Ingalls Wilder taught around 12 students in a one-room schoolhouse during her time as a schoolteacher in De Smet, South Dakota.
Laura Ingalls Wilder lived in various places throughout her life, including Wisconsin, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, and Missouri. She is most known for her time living in the Midwest, particularly on the prairies of Minnesota and South Dakota, where she drew inspiration for her "Little House" book series.
Laura and Almanzo called their farm in Mansfield, Missouri Rocky Ridge Farm.
Laura Ingalls' brother-in-law was Almanzo Wilder, who was married to Laura's sister, Caroline “Carrie” Ingalls. Almanzo played a significant role in Laura's life, particularly during her time living in De Smet, South Dakota.
Laura named it "Rocky Ridge Farm", and it was always known as that from that time on.
Laura Ingalls Wilder did not write about her personal feelings on slavery in her books. However, she did provide a historical account of the time period in which she lived, which included slavery in some regions of the United States.
Correct: In 1925, Rose (Laura's daughter) gave her parents a 1923 Buick named Isabelle. Laura and Almanzo owned other automobiles after this as well. This answer is incorrect: She didn't have a car. It was invented after her time. She lived in the 1800's.
No, Thornton Wilder and Laura Ingalls Wilder are not related. They were both influential American writers of their time, but they did not share a familial connection. Thornton Wilder is best known for his play "Our Town," while Laura Ingalls Wilder is best known for her "Little House" book series.
Laura Ingalls Wilder's only surviving descendant is a great-nephew named Roger MacBride. He is the son of Rose Wilder Lane, Laura's daughter. Rose had one biological child, Roger, who is the only living relative of Laura Ingalls Wilder.