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The Search for Duke Tisdale
After taking a DNA test on Ancestry.com, I saw my Marlin ancestors were linked to Kingstree in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. This led to my search for Duke Tisdale. The search started with my great-great-grandfather, Anthony Tisdale Shaw, who was born enslaved on the William Tisdale plantation in Williamsburg County. This was the last place he lived before running away to fight in the Civil War. Anthony ran to Georgetown, South Carolina and enlisted on May 8, 1865. He was assigned to Company G, 104th Regiment of the U.S. Colored Infantry.
Capital Highlights: The latest from Austin
Early voting in runoffs ends Friday Early voting in both the Democratic and Republican runoff races ends Friday, May 22, with the election on Tuesday, May 26.
Wanted: Pollinators and Gardeners, Part 2
Gardening: Cultivating the bond between people, plants and the environment
Voting Resources For Military, Overseas Texans
During Military Appreciation Month, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds military members and their families of options for voting, even when they are stationed away from home.