James B. Secord
American Loyalist soldier (1773-1841) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Badeau Secord (7 July 1773 - 22 February 1841) was an American-born merchant, soldier, and later public servant in Upper Canada. He served in the 1st Lincoln Militia in the war of 1812, where he was wounded at the Battle of Queenston Heights. He was married to Laura Secord from 1797 until he died in 1841.
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Born | 7 July 1773 (1773-07-07) New Rochelle, Westchester, New York |
Died | 22 February 1841(1841-02-22) (aged 67) Chippawa, Canada West |
Allegiance | Great Britain |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | 1st Lincoln Militia |
Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
Spouse(s) | Laura Secord (m. 1797–1841) |
Children | 7 |
Relations | Secord family |
Other work | Merchant, Public servant |
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