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Yes, a member of the Ingalls family, specifically Mary Ingalls, contracted typhus. During the family's time in the late 19th century, she became ill with the disease, which was common in areas with poor sanitation. This illness significantly impacted her life, leading to complications that ultimately resulted in her blindness.

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