This is various articles from the Paintsville Herald. Most can be found in the section "A look back in history" by Donald E. Webb. He is an author, historian, and genealogist. This is a colleciton of some of his writings about the Webb family and other families from the articles. There is information on some areas and cemeteries that were relocated by Paintsville Lake.

While millions of children around the world grow up in foster care, it takes one person to make a difference. Every child deserves a chance for success and a chance to change the world. In this story, young Sammy has spent his life growing up in foster care and various group homes. While he has a dream of earning a dog, he finds his way into a potential adoptive family. Sammy must learn how to communicate with others in order to navigate the big city and be successful. “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” —Winnie the Pooh “Once in a while, someone amazing comes along, and that’s you.” —Tigger

Thomas Webb was born 2 October 1712 in Northumberland County, Virginia. He married Elizabeth in about 1739. They had six children. Thomas died in 1783. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Virginia, Illinois, Tennessee, Texas and Arizona.