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Across the Fence:  The Ingalls connection....any others?  |
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owwlady
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Jan
Tomahawk
WI
USA
899 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 18 2011 : 3:30:22 PM
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For quite awhile I have known that my great, great grandmother's (on my Mother's side)maiden name was Ingalls and that she lived in South Dakota. I didn't give it much thought at first knowing that Charles Ingalls never had any sons that lived so there couldn't be a connection to Laura. I recently started the search for ancestors on my mother's side and found to my surprise that Philena, my great, great grandmother was Charles Ingalls cousin. I was so excited!! Charles and Philena's grandfather was Samuel Worthen Ingalls Sr. One of Philena's son's middle name was Worthen. That pretty much clinched it!! I had the right Ingalls. I have loved Laura's books for a long time and have read them over and over. I worked as an interpreter of life in the 1800's at Old World Wisconsin and every time I put on my petticoat and work dress, or hoops, or a bustle, I would feel like an Ingalls myself. Little did I realize then the connection there really was. Now, I have a question. Do any of you out there have a connection to the Ingalls also? I would love any info or copies of pictures of the lesser known family members. Pictures of Samuel sr and jr would be wonderful. Thanks
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HeirloomMomma
Farmgirl in Training
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Linda
PA
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2011 : 4:38:15 PM
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Oh my goodness!!
I have no connection what-so-ever to the Ingalls, except my pure obsession with the "Little House on the Praire" shows, books, etc... :)
I have the entire book series, and have read them since I was about 10 years old, and I am now 50.
My cousin and I used to pretend that we were Mary and Laura...does that give you a clue as to how much we loved them??
How wonderful for you that you found the history and the ancestory. Good luck finding other family members!
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LouisvilleMom
True Blue Farmgirl
246 Posts
Kathryn
Louisville
KY
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2011 : 4:56:47 PM
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I always wondered if the Ingalls women had infertility issues. Laura had two and one died and the other two girls who married never had children plus her daughter Rose had a son who died so three generations who lost their only son.
SAHM mom to four great boys.
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mndreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
191 Posts
Vicky
Popple Creek
MN
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2011 : 5:11:26 PM
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Oh Jan...how exciting! I took a quick peek on Ancestry.com and there is alot of info. There are alot of family trees connected to her so I doubt you will have any trouble finding the information you are looking for. Good Luck!
~Vicky~
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God. ~~Ronald Reagan
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mndreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
191 Posts
Vicky
Popple Creek
MN
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2011 : 5:15:01 PM
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I just noticed you are in Tomahawk. Part of my family came from Norway and settled in Marinette, which isn't that far from you.
~Vicky~
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God. ~~Ronald Reagan
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owwlady
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Jan
Tomahawk
WI
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2011 : 6:34:46 PM
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Thanks Vicky, I found most of my info on the Latter Day Saints site but I'll have to get the 14 day trial on Ancestry and work like crazy for 2 weeks to find what I can on there.
"He treads the soil, with earth-love in his heart;" Ardon Antony |
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ChickieMama
True Blue Farmgirl
303 Posts
Angela
Banks
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2011 : 7:32:58 PM
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How cool! I have been to her adult home in Mansfield, MO., Rocky Ridge Farm, where she wrote the books. I love everything about the Ingalls.
Farmgirl Sister#2808
"Happy Hens make Happy Eggs"
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Jul 19 2011 : 03:29:29 AM
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How exciting for you! I love all her books as well, and I am 54 lol. Still read them once in a while. Also have the books about Rose, her daughter.
I have recently started my own search of MY ancestors and boy...am I having fun with that! Found out SO many things...enjoy YOUR search :)
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Melina
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Melina
USA
435 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2011 : 07:37:51 AM
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I wish I could claim that ancestry. Good, strong people. My nearest claim to fame is I'm distantly related to Davey Crockett's wife.
The morning breeze has secrets to tell you. Do not go back to sleep.
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owwlady
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Jan
Tomahawk
WI
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2011 : 07:51:30 AM
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Correction...I didn't put in the full name of my great, great grandmother....it's actually Ellen Philena Ingalls.
"He treads the soil, with earth-love in his heart;" Ardon Antony |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
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Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
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mndreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
191 Posts
Vicky
Popple Creek
MN
USA
191 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2011 : 9:39:54 PM
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Jan,
Have you ever seen a picture of her?
~Vicky~
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God. ~~Ronald Reagan
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owwlady
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Jan
Tomahawk
WI
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2011 : 10:45:28 AM
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Vicky, no I don't know if anyone has one. The South Dakota relatives are more interested in the other side of the family, Ellen's husband. I need to see if my mother or aunt has any contact info so I can call or write to someone there. I personally don't know any of them. The search continues....
"He treads the soil, with earth-love in his heart;" Ardon Antony |
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mndreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
191 Posts
Vicky
Popple Creek
MN
USA
191 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2011 : 7:54:42 PM
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Jan,
Emailing you.
~Vicky~
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God. ~~Ronald Reagan
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owwlady
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Jan
Tomahawk
WI
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2011 : 11:08:03 AM
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Got it and replied....thank you
"He treads the soil, with earth-love in his heart;" Ardon Antony |
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The Ingalls connection....any others?
