James Secord (merchant)
James Secord (1773–1841) | |
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James Secord's home in Queenston, Ontario was painted by John Wesley Cotton in 1913 Courtesy of Toronto Public Library | |
| Born | July 7, 1773 Westchester County, Province of New York |
| Died | 22 February 1841 (aged 67) Chippawa, Welland, Upper Canada |
| Allegiance | Great Britain |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Provincial Artillery Drivers |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Queenston Heights (War of 1812) |
| Spouse(s) | Laura Ingersoll |
| Children | 7 |
| Relations | Secord family |
James Secord (July 7, 1773 – February 22, 1841) was a merchant, soldier, and civil servant in Upper Canada. He served in the militia during the War of 1812, but was severely wounded at the Battle of Queenston Heights. James married Laura Ingersoll, who is considered a Canadian heroine after she warned the British of a planned American attack in 1813.