Charles Ingalls

Charles Ingalls
Ingalls and his wife, Caroline
Born	(1836-01-10)January 10, 1836 Cuba, New York, U.S.
Died	June 8, 1902(1902-06-08) (aged 66) De Smet, South Dakota, U.S.
Resting place	De Smet Cemetery, De Smet, Kingsbury County, South Dakota, U.S.
Spouse	Caroline Lake Quiner ​ ​ (m. 1860)​
Children	Mary Amelia Ingalls Laura Elizabeth Ingalls Wilder Caroline Celestia "Carrie" Ingalls Swansey Charles Frederick "Freddie" Ingalls Grace Pearl Ingalls Dow
Parents	Lansford Whiting Ingalls Laura Louise Colby Ingalls

Charles Phillip Ingalls (/ˈɪŋɡəlz/; January 10, 1836 – June 8, 1902) 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.