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Laura Secord

by Maria from Calgary

Laura Secord Web (I made it on Inspiration (I made it))
Laura Secord Web (I made it on Inspiration (I made it))

"I shall commence at the battle of Queenston where I was at the time cannon balls were flying about me in every direction. I left the place during the engagement. After the battle I returned to Queenston and then found my husband had been wounded, my house plundered and my property destroyed."

I chose Laura Secord because her story was very interesting. Without her we may not have Canada. I think she did a very brave thing. I would have been so scared to do what she did. I definitely would have hesitated.  She is now one of my favorite hero's.  Lets take a look at her life.

Laura Secord Picture (I made it (I created it))
Laura Secord Picture (I made it (I created it))

Laura Secord was born in the year of 1775. Before the war started Laura Secord was engaged to a man named James DeSecors. She had five children and ran a successful business selling house goods along with clothing. When the war started James was already a sergeant with the first Lincoln militia. Laura Secord needed to escape with her kids when the war was going on. The date was October 13th 1812.

Laura Secord in the woods (I made it (I created it))
Laura Secord in the woods (I made it (I created it))

Laura Secord's heroic story started in the war of 1812. She was at her house when the Americans had invaded her house and used it as a planning center. They didn't think that Laura Secord was still living at her house. One day she was helping the wounded and overheard the Americans planning to attack Canada and take over. She risked everything to get the word to the Canadians. She ran through swamps, forests and rivers even when she tired she didn't stop. She kept going. Finally her message was heard by the Canadians. They got prepared and won. That was Laura Secord's famous story.  SHe had an interesting life. Hope you are as interested as I am. 

Laura Secord was a great heroine. She was a huge help in protecting Canada. She did a very brave thing. Laura Secord didn't have super powers like some other super hero's but she had lots and lots of bravery.  I learned so much about her.  Canada would have had a hard time without Laura Secord's help. 

Sources of information The war of 1812.ca Today In Canadian History By Bob Johnstone Galafilm.com

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Last edited 11/23/2012 12:00:00 AM

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Related Links

Upper Canada History - Laura Secord Quotes
The War of 1812 - Info about Laura Secord
www.LauraSecord.ca - Laura Secord Shop website
Wikipedia - Information Online
Site about the war of 1812 - The war of1812