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       In 1974, at the age of twelve, listening to my Aunt Annie and Aunt Hassie (daughters of Lambert Webb and granddaughters of Washington Webb), they taught me the family history; our roots and where we came from. Over the next several years, I gained knowledge of the Webb-Thomas legacy. I realized that there was still a lot of information to be complied together to complete our family history. My major concern was learning all I could about my family so that I could pass this knowledge down to future generations. By the early 1980's, the passing of Aunt Annie and Aunt Hassie, I felt that a significant amount of our family history died with them.

      At the age of forty, I took it upon myself to write down all the information compiled in my memory and do extensive research on my family from as far back as 1840. I was hungry for more information. In 2002, I attended the 50th Webb-Thomas Family Reunion held in Jackson, Tennessee. There, I met my cousin Willie B. Webb who was able to give me additional information about the Webb-Thomas legacy.

      Upon my return to Dayton, Ohio, I was able to connect the family names and dates of birth as I continued to do my research. I discovered that Henry Thomas and Washington Webb had other brothers and sisters, cousins, and extended family members. During my research I finally found the missing link: I discovered there was another set of Webb-Thomas family and they had celebrated a 20th family reunion in 2003. I contacted Lula Thomas-Smith (Dayton, Oh), her sister Vanessa Thomas (New York), and their cousin Vemon Webb (New York). After our many conversations, we agreed that the missing families should unite. There are other Thomas' in Dayton, Oh as well: Jimmie Thomas of Thomas Funeral Home and his brother E.T. Thomas, whom were eager to unite and join the family.

      The information that I have compiled is the information that is referenced in The Beginning. With research, information shared from other family members, and locating some of the missing links to the other Webb-Thomas family, the concept and name Family United Reunion 2004 seemed so appropriate. I am hopeful that this will be the beginning of uniting more of our family, as well as the continuance of our Webb-Thomas Chronicles and family stories. Most of all, I am hopeful that we continue the Webb-Thomas legacy of strength, courage, and the everlasting love of Washington Webb and Henry Thomas.

By: David R. Webb
Son fo Russell Webb
Grandson of Lambert Webb

 A MIND IS A TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE!!

DEAR FAMILY AND FRIENDS,

PLEASE REMEMBER THOSE WHO ARE FURTHERING THEIR EDUCATION BY MAKING TAX-DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE

 WEBB-THOMAS FAMILY REUNION SCHOLARSHIP FUND.

YOU CAN CONTACT MS. LULA WEBB GROLICH AT 574-284-2305 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND TO MAKE YOUR MUCH NEEDED CONTRIBUTION!

The following letter comes from a family member that wishes to share with us how the fund has helped in her educational pursuits:

"Four years ago from this coming August, I received a scholarship check from the Webb-Thomas Family Reunion Scholarship Committee.  I am the great-granddaughter of Ann Hite and the late Lyle Hite, and it has been a while since I have been able to attend a family reunion.  I was looking forward to attending this year in Cleveland, but I could not take off work.  My reason for sending this memo is to inform all of you of what I have done since I received our family scholarship.  In 2004, I received an Associates of Science Degree in Business Administration from Parkland College, where I had the pleasure of leading my basketball team to the National Tournament (in which we finished 6th, myself earning National All-Tournament Team).  After Parkland I was offered several basketball scholarships to Division I and II schools, and ended up going to the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, IN.  This past May of 2006, I received my Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Management, earning the honor of Magna Cum Laude which is the second highest academic honor at any university.  In August, I will be starting my M.B.A. at the University of Southern Indiana, because I have one year of eligibility left to play basketball.  I wanted to thank all of you for helping me get started in college, because it is extremely expensive.  When I was entering Parkland, I only had a partial scholarship, and if it hadn't been for our family scholarship and a few other hometown scholarships, my Mom and I would have had to take out several loans.  By the grace of God, I have been able to receive my Associates, Bachelors, and ,in a year and a half,  Masters, with only a loan of $3500 as opposed to 10's of thousands of dollars.  I just wanted to update all of you and let you know that the scholarship went to good use.  I am so appreciative that you took the time to help me.  I love you all, and hope that I will be able to make another reunion sooner than later."

Sabrina Brandon