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Laura Secord
Canadian heroine of the War of 1812
This article is about the War of 1812 contributor. For the chocolate company, see Laura Secord Chocolates.
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| Born | Laura Ingersoll (1775-09-13)13 September 1775 Great Barrington, Province of Massachusetts Bay |
| Died | 17 October 1868(1868-10-17) (aged 93) Chippawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Known for | War of 1812 heroine |
| Spouse | James Secord (m. 1797; died 1841) |
| Children | 7 |
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. Her contribution to the war was little known during her lifetime, but since her death she has been frequently honoured in Canada.
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