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No, she didn't. She contracted scarlet fever at the age of 14, which resulted in lifelong blindness. Throughout the 1880's she attended the Iowa College for the Blind at Vinton in Iowa, during which time she took a year out before graduating with honours in 1889 at the age of 24. Contrary to popular belief, she never went on to herself become a teacher of the blind, nor did she ever marry-she passed away on 20th October 1928, at the age of just 63. The strain of scarlet fever that she contracted no longer exists now- it was a scourge of Victorian times and attacked the region of the brain that controls eyesight. However, modern strains of scarlet fever do not do this, so today's sufferers are no longer at risk of such terrible consequences.
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Was Grace Ingalls born before Mary Ingalls lost her eye sight?
Yes. Grace was 2 when Mary lost her eyesight at age 14.
In what book does Mary Ingalls go blind?
We learn about Mary's loss in On The Shores of Silver Lake but she had lost her eyesight a little before that, when Caroline, Carrie, Grace and Mary all caught the measles or as they called it, scarlet fever.
What is Mary Ingalls's birthday?
Mary Ingalls was born on January 10, 1865.
What is the real name for Mary Amelia Ingalls?
In the books, that was the name of the real Mary. In real life, Mary Amelia Ingalls IS the real name of Laura Ingalls Wilder's sister.
When did Mary Ingalls Kendall die?
Mary Ingalls Kendall was a fictionalized portrayal of Laura's real life sister Mary. In actuality, Mary Ingalls never married, likely due to her disability, and died in 1928.
How old was Mary Ingalls at death?
Mary Ingalls died at the age of 63 on October 20, 1928.
Did Mary ingalls have a baby boy?
There is no record of Mary Ingalls, a character from the "Little House on the Prairie" book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder, having a baby boy. In the book series, Mary Ingalls never married or had children.
Was Mary Ingalls good in school?
Mary Ingalls was an exceptional student; in both regular school and in her college for the blind.
What is the birth order of Laura ingalls wilder's siblings?
1st- Mary Ingalls, 2nd- Laura Ingalls, 3rd- Caroline "Carrie" Ingalls, 4th- Charles Frederick "Freddie" Ingalls (died at 9 months of age) 5th Grace Ingalls
How many years were between Laura and Mary Ingalls?
Laura Ingalls was three years younger than Mary Ingalls.
What were the full names of Laura ingall wilders siblings?
Mary Amelia Ingalls, Caroline Celestia Ingalls (Carrie), Charles Fredrick Ingalls (Died young) & Grace Pearl Ingalls.
How did Mary ingalls kendall die?
Laura's sister Mary was born, lived and died as Mary Ingalls. She never married.
