On February 15, 1794, George Blessing, who would become famous as "The Hero of The Highlands" on July 9, 1864, when he and his sons held off an attacking Confederate force at their farm near Myersville, was born. He died December 18, 1873. If anyone can add information to these History Moments, or would like to suggest an item for another calendar day, please contact me privately. John W. Ashbury [email protected]