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Laura Secord
Secord
Historical Figure
Nationality: Canada (United States before 1795)
Year of Birth: 1775
Year of Death: 1868
Cause of Death: Natural causes
Religion: Anglican
Occupation: Farmer
Parents: Thomas Ingersoll;
Elizabeth Dewey
Spouse: James Secord
Children: Seven
Fictional Appearances:
Southern Victory
POD: September 10, 1862
Appearance(s): Walk in Hell
Type of Appearance: Posthumous reference
Date of Death: Unrevealed
Relatives: Laura Secord Moss (great-great-great-great-niece)

Laura Secord, neé Ingersoll (September 13, 1775 – October 17, 1868) was a Canadian heroine of the War of 1812. She has often been called Canada's Paul Revere.

In May of 1813 the U.S. Army invaded again and the Secord home was forced to billet American officers. Laura became aware of plans for a surprise attack on British forces, she walked approximately 32 km to warn them. The British were ready and defeated the Americans. The story became a legend in Canada.

Laura Secord in Southern Victory[]

Laura Secord Moss proudly claimed descent from Laura Secord, who was her namesake.[1]

References[]

  1. Walk in Hell, pgs. 174-175.
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