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Laura Secord - Wikipedia Laura Secord (née Ingersoll; 13 September 1775 – 17 October 1868) was a Canadian woman involved in the War of 1812 She is known for having walked 20 miles (32 km) out of American-occupied territory in 1813 to warn British forces of an impending American attack
Laura Secord Long before her name became synonymous with chocolate, Laura Secord (1775-1868) played a critical part in our nation's success during the War of 1812 Upon hearing American officers discussing their intention to ambush a British outpost and capture its commanding officer, Secord made a 30-kilometre trek by foot to successfully alert 400 First
Laura Secord - The Canadian Encyclopedia Laura Secord, née Ingersoll, Loyalist, mythologized historic figure (born 13 September 1775 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts; died 17 October 1868 in Chippawa [Niagara Falls], ON)
Laura Secord A Biography - War of 1812 Laura Secord typified pioneer women in her courage, endurance, and resolution in the face of adversity FitzGibbon remembered her as a person of “slender frame and delicate appearance,” but underneath was a strong and persistent will
Laura Secord - Canada. ca Laura Secord’s famous walk The next summer, the Americans invaded Upper Canada again, taking able-bodied men prisoner and occupying homes in Queenston On June 21, 1813, Laura overheard plans to attack an outpost commanded by Lieutenant FitzGibbon The next morning, she stole away, walking 32 km to warn Lieutenant FitzGibbon
Summer 1813: A dangerous journey to warn the British In the heat of June, 1813, Laura Secord trekked 20 miles through countryside and swamp to warn the British of an American attack With her advance notice, native warriors and British officers captured the entire force, marking the downturn of the American invasion of Upper Canada