Cindy Wilson

This 45-minute talk begins with why I undertook the research, and background on Irish and his family. We’ll then focus on overlaps between Irish’s story and the Ingalls family, via the contractors on the railroad, shared time at the Silver Lake railroad camp, and similar connections. Using Irish’s diaries and letters as well as the writings and history of Laura Ingalls Wilder, this talk will include enough context so that those unfamiliar with the Little House books will also enjoy.