Jun 23, 2015 laura secord 17751868 was a wartime heroine whose story became mythologized and engrained in canadian history, yet to this day many of the details are still quite murky. Later in the 19th century, a first generation of women historians championed secord s courageous deed with the goal of uncovering and popularizing womens contributions to the history of canada. Travel back in time to the lovingly restored laura secord homestead and be enchanted by stories of her adventures and surroundings as interpreted by authentically costumed guides. Biography ingersoll, laura secord volume ix 18611870. Laura secord historical records and family trees myheritage. Laura secord, a legendary figure while most canadians know that laura secord was a wartime hero, few know her story of bravery and courage. But many canadians are unaware that the famous chocolateer is named for a heroine of the war of 1812.
To access the details of the store location, opening hours, laura secord online and current flyers click on the location or the store name. Ingersoll moved his family to the niagara peninsula in 1795 and ran a tavern at queenston. Penfield, i smell burnt toast, was originally scripted as dr. Jun 21, 2018 laura secord, her husband, and their children make an appearance in the opening chapter of the second book of the jake and eli series, a hanging offence.
Many of the details of laura secords life are a mystery, and even today, there is considerable debate regarding the particulars of her courageous journey. Laura secord would have been 93 years old at the time of death or 239 years old today. Founded in 19, laura secord candy company was purchased by nestle canada 1999. Related ontario plaques united empire loyalists the burning of st.
The cold truth is that laura was not much more important than many other empire loyalists who worked on resistance operations when the americans occupied the forts in the niagara peninsula of upper canada. James was born on july 7 1773, in somers, westchester co. In business since 19, the company sells premium chocolates, ice cream and other types of candies and products at 148 companyowned stores across the country. Laura secord city of niagara falls history museums.
Laura secord had fallen into the hands of the americans. Laura secord was born on september th, 1775 in great barrington, massachusetts. By subscribing to our delicious newsletter, get 10% off. The first laura secord store was opened in toronto in 19 and the leclercs plan to mark the centerary by organizing celebrations. Laura secords 239th birthday the americans are coming. The laura secord canadian cook book, book by canadian home. In 2010, though, chocolatiers jean and jacques leclerc, who own quebec citybased. The group was also instrumental in the minting of a new coin and stamp honoring her. She lived here from 1803 till 1835, right through the years of the war of 1812. We are passionate about our customers, our personnel, and our brand. In 1797, laura married james secord, a queenston merchant.
It was known as laura secord candy store and fanny farmer candy stores in the us. Early canada historical narratives laura secord, homespun. Laura secord secondary school opened its doors in september, 1966. Laura secord is the namesake of a number of schools, including laura secord public school also known as laura secord memorial school, 19142010 in queenston, ecole laura secord school in winnipeg, manitoba built 1912, laura secord secondary school in st. Oconnor, the founder of a small candy business in toronto selling handmade chocolates, chose laura secord as the name for his company because she was an icon of courage, devotion and loyalty. The laura secord canadian cook book by sally henry 19840503 jan 1, 1884.
Born on september, 1775, in great barrington, massachusetts. Laura secord was born in the province of massachusetts bay on september, 1775. A brief overview of the historical significance of laura secord during the war of 1812. Timeline world history documentaries 2,206,604 views. Laura secord a biography war of 1812 history articles. The next major transaction came in 2010, when jean and jacques leclerc acquired the brand. Light refreshments, ice cream, laura secord chocolates and a selection of quality souvenirs are available. The most famous line in heritage minute history, dr. Moved to york modern toronto region ran an inn 1805. Mar 02, 2011 the laura secord cookbook reprinted takes us back to a few previous decades when recipes were presented with little or no pictures or illustrations. Laura secord was considered to be an average woman. Quebec chocolatiers bring laura secord, maker of the.
For two years, from the summer of 1812 to the winter of 1814. Unsung in her lifetime, she has become an icon of canadian patriotism since. Later in the 19th century, a first generation of women historians championed secords courageous deed with the goal of uncovering and popularizing womens contributions to the history of canada. With more than 400 products, laura secord still follows the timehonoured recipes and dedication to quality and excellent customer service as. When laura secords husband is injured in the war of 1812 fighting against the americans his war service ends. Nov 16, 2017 lauras husband james secord, a militia man, was one of those who carried the famed generals body away from the violence. Karen kiaer has written a detailed account of the ingersoll family in her book ancestors through my eyes. Laura secord, beaverdams, and how we remember history don. Jan 22, 2017 the cold truth is that laura was not much more important than many other empire loyalists who worked on resistance operations when the americans occupied the forts in the niagara peninsula of upper canada. Laura secord biography on canadian history for kids. During the war of 1812, a brave woman set out on a perilous journey in the service of her country and stepped forever into the history and folklore of niagara. Her fathers name was thomas ingersoll son of richard ingersoll and her mothers name was elizabeth deweydaughter of israel dewey.
In 1969 it was sold by the oconnor family to john labatt limited and remained in canadian hands until 1983. Laura secord is now famous for her singular feat of bravery during the war of 1812, but did she warn the british and help defeat the american invaders as her legend says. Mar 24, 2015 laura ingersoll was the daughter of thomas ingersoll, an american who had sided with the patriots during the american revolution 177583. After dragging her injured husband off the battlefield during the war of 1812, laura secord 17751868 was forced to house american soldiers for financial support while she. Laura secord is canadas largest and best known chocolatier, selling premium chocolates, ice cream and other types of candies. Inspired by our national history and identity, it was destined to become an instant classic. After overhearing secrets of the american army, laura races through the countryside in the excessive heat to warn the britishcanadian forces of a surprise attack. About laura secord and the war of 1812 the canadian. Light refreshments, ice cream, laura secord chocolates and a selection of quality souvenirs available. A lot of the names mentioned in the book such a bakers,hersheys, cadburys, etc. Laura secords bonnet as it appears at the niagara falls history museum although laura secord is one of canadas favourite heroines, her story is neither simple nor straightforward. Caroline is a proud direct descendant of great barringtonborn laura ingersoll secord. See more ideas about laura secord, war of 1812 and chocolate quotes. Catharines, ontario and laura secord elementary school in vancouver, british columbia.
Laura secord will make your desserts even more delicious. Fanny farmer is also known,but not nearly as well as laura secord. The american political leaders were sure they would win the war. Laura secord is canadas largest and best known chocolatier. In writing the third book, blood oath, i used the laura secord legend and combined it with what historians like carl benn and james elliott have uncovered on what really happened those long. Oconnor with first store on yonge street in toronto, ontario. By 1950, the laura secord brand of chocolates had become a wellestablished family tradition, totalling 96 stores in ontario and quebec.
It was named after the canadian heroine laura secord. Here you can find all the laura secord stores in barrie. Laura secord 17751868 ncanadian heroine of the war of 1812 laura secord warning the british lieutenant james fitzgibbon at beaver dams canada about the intended american surprise attack june 18 d. Laura ann clarke born secord was born on month day 1820, at birth place, to james badeau secord, ue and laura secord born ingersoll. Given its namesakes ties to the war of 1812, the book. Until september 29th, buy 250 g of chocolate chip, and get 250 g at half price. Laura secord operates 174 retail shops, distributes its products in more than 2,000 thirdparty retail outlets in canada, and has 1600 employees in stores across. A war between great britain and the united states was raging. Laura secord chocolates, the canadian business journal. Secord passed away in the village of chippewa, canada on october.
Stores will also be revamped ahead of the anniversary. After her perilous journey to warn of an american attack during the war of 1812, the kahnawake mohawks repel the invasion 18. Guided tours are provided by qualified costumed interpreters, providing information about this historic house and the history of the area. For weeks there was a laura secord biography sitting on my desk. The generations of the ingersolls have been part of england for over 200 years and were known for very clever men. Laura secord, her husband, and their children make an appearance in the opening chapter of the second book of the jake and eli series, a hanging offence. Those were not the words of paul revere but of canadian heroine laura secord, who. In canada, the name laura secord is linked to chocolates and ice cream.
In 18, laura secord, pioneer wife and mother of five children, made a dangerous 19mile 30km journey on foot to warn lieutenant james fitzgibbon of a planned american attack. But laura was brave, and janet lunn tells her compelling story. The americans took many homes, including the laura secord homestead. Her primary claim to fame was the extraordinary walk she made to warn british forces of an impending american attack which led directly to the canadian british victory at beaver dams. Laura secord, original name laura ingersoll, born sept. Secord, laura 17751868canadian hero who walked 20 miles to warn british and canadian troops of an impending american attack, thus paving the way for an end to the war of 1812. Premium laura secord chocolate ice cream a classic.
She is known for warning british forces of an impending american attack that led to the british victory at the battle of beaver dams. It all began during the war of 1812 in the region of queenston, now known as the niagara peninsula. The laura secord cookbook reprinted takes us back to a few previous decades when recipes were presented with little or no pictures or illustrations. Laura ingersoll was the daughter of thomas ingersoll, an american who had sided with the patriots during the american revolution 177583. The site of his farm is today the town of ingersoll. Another plaque at this location laura ingersoll secord 17751868. Chocolatier le plus important et le plus connu du canada. Laura secord a biography war of 1812 history articles, book. Apr 25, 2017 about laura secord, canadian heroine of the war of 1812 laura ingersoll secord was a canadian heroine of the war of 1812. Laura secord was born on september, 1775 and died on october 17, 1868. Laura secord, beaverdams, and how we remember history.
Laura secord lecture, last of the gbhssjp series, on nov. The laura secord canadian cook book classic canadian. Laura secord, canadian loyalist in the war of 1812. With its vast array of chocolate delights, laura secord has just the treat to suit your mood and put a smile on your face.
Laura ingersoll secord, september, 1775 october 17 1868 was both an actual person and a heroine of mythic proportions in the war of 1812. The late 1960s was a time of transition whereby laura secord chocolates changed ownership on several occasions. Lauras husband james secord, a militia man, was one of those who carried the famed generals body away from the violence. In the long run though it is all about the recipes which are easy to follow. The plucky spirit of 19thcentury canadian heroine laura secord permeates this collection, which was sponsored by the laura secord candy shops and created by the canadian home economics association to commemorate the canadian centennial in 1967. I had another book about the war of 1812 to read so i ignored the laura secord. History community careers sitemap environment customer service. To delight our customers with highquality chocolate and ice cream products.
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