zak, I don't think it could be called a myth. It seems to me on reading the accounts that it actually happened although some of the details may have been romanticised over time.

Yep. I second that, Starship. cnd, you are awesome.

I think that it's highly likely that the people of Kincardine, Ontario will know the song because it is part of their local history.

I second what Starship said. Please let us know if you find out anything.