Mary Ingalls

About

Older sister of Laura Ingalls Wilder and writer of the popular book series Little House on the Prairie. She suffered from blindness starting at a young age.

Before Fame

She was a victim of scarlet fever when she was fourteen, and it was confirmed that viral meningoencephalitis caused her blindness.

Trivia

Complications from a stroke and pneumonia were the official causes of her death.

Family Life

She had other sisters named Grace and Carrie as well.

Associated With

Her sister Laura Ingalls Wilder is famous for Little House on the Prairie.