Women of the War of 1812 By sophia.rohrs May 20, 1768 Dolley Madison is born Sep 13, 1775 Laura Secord is born Feb 12, 1776 Mary Pickersgill is born 1812 Dolley set traditions for the First Lady during the war 1812 British troops began looting the White House Nov 21, 1812 Betsy Doyle carried hot cannonballs for the US to help go against the British 1813 Laura Secord walked 20 miles out of American-occupied territory to warn British forces of an surprise American attack 1813 Laura Secord caused American's to surrender their surprise attack 1813 Mary Pickersgill makes 2 new flags that later become the Star Spangled Banner Aug 24, 1814 Dolley Madison saves the Washington portrait from the burning down White House
