This is such a great question, and such interesting answers, too! As for me, I'd invite Calvin WARD to dinner. I'd like to hear about his hard journey as a young man, pushing through the wilderness from Connecticut to Portage County in 1802, and about all the difficulties and adventures he had trying to establish a settlement there. I'd like to hear his tales of how Portage County became "civilized" over the next 72 years that he lived there. I can only imagine all the changes that must have taken place during his long lifetime. Considering the challenging life he had, I will be sure to be even more thankful this holiday for having such an easy life. My problems pale in comparison to the challenges these pioneers overcame! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Kathy in Austin