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Why is Laura Secord important to Canadian history?

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The story of her trek has become legendary, and Secord herself mythologized in Canadian history. Laura Ingersoll was the daughter of Thomas Ingersoll, an American who had sided with the Patriots during the American Revolution (1775–83). read more

Fun fact, one of my friends is related to Laura Secord! During the War of 1812, Secord lived in the Niagara frontier on the Canadian side. She had American troops staying at her house and overheard some Americans officers talking and realized she heard plans for a surprise attack. read more

Best Answer:"For bravery above and beyond the call of duty during the War of 1812, Laura Secord earned the honour and distinction of being named the Heroine of Beaver Dams. Canadians take great pride in the name and the fame of the courageous woman, who at great risk to life and limb, she walked a considerable distance through field, forest and glen to warn the British military of an impending American attack. read more

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). During the War of 1812, Laura Secord walked 30 km from Queenston to Beaver Dams, near Thorold, to warn James Fitzgibbon that the Americans were planning to attack his outpost. read more

Laura Secord (née Ingersoll; 13 September 1775 – 17 October 1868) was a Canadian heroine of 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. read more

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