Charles Ingalls

Charles Phillip Ingalls was an American pioneer, farmer, government official, musician, and carpenter who was the father of Laura Ingalls Wilder, known for her Little House series of books. He is depicted as the character "Pa" in the books and the television series. After many moves and attempts, with his family's help, Charles proved up his homestead, but due to health issues, he retired from farming almost immediately afterward. Together Charles and Caroline built up one final home in De Smet, South Dakota.Dec 6, 2018. Charles and Caroline Ingalls had four daughters, Laura Ingalls, Mary Ingalls, Carrie Ingalls and Grace Ingalls. They adopted a son Albert Quinn Ingalls. Cassandra Cooper Ingalls for a total of seven.