James B. Secord | |
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Born | 7 July 1773 New Rochelle, Westchester, New York |
Died | 22 February 1841 Chippawa, Canada West | (aged 67)
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 |
James Badeau Secord (7 July 1773 – 22 February 1841) was a British America-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.