Laura Secord
Leadership Assignment- Jonathan Ichikawa
Biography
Laura Secord was born on September 13, 1775 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts and passed away on October 17, 1868. She definitely didn't go forgotten. Laura's parents were Thomas Ingersoll and Elizabeth Ingersoll, sadly her mother passed away when Laura was 8 leaving her father to tend to 4 children. Laura grew up to live in Upper Canada where she met her husband James Secord, James came from a wealthy family which was originated in France. They grew up having 7 children.
What was the person involved in that made them a leader?
What actions did the individual take to show leadership?
Courage is not the absence of fear - it’s inspiring other to move beyond it.
Lead from the front but don’t leave your base behind
Know your enemy - and learn about his favourite sport
Bibliography
Works Cited
“Biography of Laura Secord.” The War of 1812 Website. Web. 25 Apr. 2015. <http://www.warof1812.ca/laurasecord.htm>
"Laura Secord." Laura Secord. Web. 25 Apr. 2015. <http://www.laurasecord.ca/en/pages/history>
“Laura Secord, Heroine of Beaver Dams.” The War of 1812. Web. 25 Apr. 2015. <http://1812.gc.ca/eng/1340203397823/1340203498903>