Almanzo Wilder

Almanzo James Wilder (February 13, 1857 - October 23, 1949) was the husband of Laura Ingalls Wilder and father of Rose Wilder Lane, both noted authors. He was born the fifth child of successful farmers James and Angeline Day Wilder on their farm near Malone, New York on February 13, 1857. As part of her "Little House" series of autobiographical novels, Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote a book titled Farmer Boy about Almanzo's childhood in upstate New York.

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February 13 - 1857 - October 23 - 1949 - Laura Ingalls Wilder - Rose Wilder Lane - Malone, New York

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Almanzo is a well-known character in the "Little House" books, and Laura writes about him, their relationship, and subsequent marriage in Little Town on the Prairie, The Long Winter, These Happy Golden Years, and The First Four Years. Almanzo was characterized as a quietly courageous, hardworking man who loved horses and farming. He was also an accomplished carpenter and woodworker. His stoic personality was in contrast to that of his wife, who had insisted that the word "obey" be omitted from their marriage ceremony.

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