Laura Secord (Ingersoll; 13 September 1775--17 October 1868) was a Canadian heroine who walked 20 miles to warn the British forces of an impending American attack.
Laura Secord (Ingersoll; 13 September 1775--17 October 1868) was a Canadian heroine of the War of 1812. She is known for having walked out of American-occupied territory in 1813 to warn British forces of an impending American attack.