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Pauline Shaw and Angela Shaw Ross in Kingstree in 2025. Pauline’s DNA also linked families in Marlin and South Carolina. Photos courtesy of Sharon Johnson Styles
Cousin Tammy presents King Moore Jr an award at the 2018 Shaw Reunion in Marlin. His DNA connected families in Marlin and South Carolina.
Sharon Styles and Geneva Shaw in Kingstree in 2017. Geneva’s DNA linked families in Marlin to South Carolina.

More Than A Family Tree: What DNA Reveals

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 3:37pm

The use of DNA testing in genealogy has exploded in the last decade or so. We use DNA testing on a regular basis and it’s been a game changer. What could take years to find with traditional genealogy methods is uncovered, seemingly overnight. We were able to make connections between several Shaw Families in Falls County with the DNA results of the late Bishop King Moore Jr., grandson of Priscilla Shaw Moore. In 2017 while in Kingstree, South Carolina we DNA tested Geneva Shaw who matched all of our Shaw elders in Marlin. Last May, we also tested Pauline Shaw while in Kingstree. She too matched the Shaws in Marlin. This was concrete proof of our South Carolina connection.

A NOTE FROM FCYF PRESIDENT

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 5:07pm

This past year, we celebrated the 58th Annual Falls County Youth Fair on September 10-12, 2025. Through the years, the fair exhibitors have always shown pride in their projects. The quality of animals and exhibitors does not go unnoticed. As always, we had a large entry in all areas of the fair to include Home Economics, Ag Mechanics, and Animal projects. These youth of Falls County are exceptional in many ways. They should all be recognized and applauded for their work. Of course, we all know that this could not be possible without the support of the parents, volunteers, and leaders. And last but absolutely not least, we would like to thank all of our donors and buyers.

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