Laura Secord
The War of 1812
Laura Secord is most famous for her 20 mile (32 Kilometer) trek. That's the same as walking across a football field 290 times!
Interesting Fact
Laura Secord wasn't acknowledged for her act of heroism until 1860 (that's 48 years later). She was then awarded by the future king, Edward IIV. She was awarded £100, which is around $11100.00 today.
The Legend of Laura Secord
This is the story as to how Laura Ingersoll Secord saved Canada. Laura Ingersoll Secord was a wife to James Secord who was injured in an earlier battle that she saved him from and took him home to take care of. In June 1813 Laura and James had to billet some of the American officers in their own home. One day Laura Secord over heard the Americans planning an attack against the British and knew that she had to worn James FitzGibbon because her husband was in no shape to do it himself. Laura went on a very long journey to get to FitzGibbon (32 kilometers).Laura took the difficult, indirect path to get to FitzGibbon so that she wouldn't run into any American Settlers.Laura reached FitzGibbon in his headquarters on June 23rd. On June 24th the Americans Attacked but thanks to Laura Ingersoll Secord FitzGibbon was prepared.
Just a Few of Laura Secord's Items
Laura Secord Coin
This coin was made because of her tremendous amount of bravery. Her coin is among Major-General Sir Isaac Brock, Tecumseh, and Charles-Micheal De Salaberry. Her coin was the last one to be added to The War of 1812 collection in 2013.
The First Laura Secord School
Mrs. Issac Cockburn (Laura Secord's Granddaughter) in December 1913 opened a school, in honor of Laura Secord's courage and bravery. It was still used as a school up until 1976. This school is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Laura Secord Chocolates
This chocolates company doesn't have anything to do with Laura Secord. The owners of the company created this company because she was"was an icon of courage, devotion and loyalty" This company was founded in 1913.
Laura Secord's Family
Thosmas Ingersoll
Father
Unknown
First Mother
James Secord
Husband