Secord, Laura b. September 13, 1775 d. October 17, 1868 Canadian Heroine of the War of 1812. Born in Massachusetts in 1775, she moved to Canada with her parents and siblings after the American Revolution. In 1794 she married James Secord. In June of 1813 during the War of 1812, Secord's house in Queenston, Ontario, was taken over by US troops and used as there base. One evening she over heard there commanding officer, Colonel Boestler, talking about a planned surprise attack on Colonel James Fitzgibbons and his British troops, who were stationed at...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Drummond Hill Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Soucek, Karel b. 1948 d. 1985 Daredevil. On July 2, 1984, he made history when he went over Niagara Falls in a barrel. Soucek's 2.7 meter long 1.5 diameter cylindrical shaped barrel with fibreglass mouldings at either end was insulated with liquid foam, and equipped with snorkel for breathing and 2 eye holes to look out. His trip took 3.2 seconds, but he became trapped in dangerous waters for 45 minutes. He was eventually rescued but received minor bruises, a chipped tooth, and an injury to his left arm. He was fined $500...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Drummond Hill Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
b. September 13, 1775 d. October 17, 1868