Gravesite of
Cornelius Horne his wife Lucinda Horne, and their family. Lucinda
was known as "Aunt Cindy" by the men of the Denny
Company.
Location: Chestnut Hill Baptist Church off Highway 39 near
Chappels, South Carolina
Unknown Marker erected by Mr. Bob Rude
Local SCV Camps hold Confederate Memorial Day Services at Lucinda Home, known as "Aunt Cindy", came to life Sunday, May 4! Ms. Brenda Carpenter took on the character of this heroine of the Confederacy who died almost a century ago. "Aunt Cindy" stood by her grave and chatted with her husband, Neal (Cornelius) and her son, Billy for awhile. "Aunt Cindy", as Confederate soldiers called her, went off to war in 1861 with her 20 year old son and 40 year old husband. She sewed, cooked, and tended the sick and wounded as their regiment the 14th South Carolina Volunteers - campaigned from the coast of South Carolina to Virginia under "Marse Robert" (General Robert E. Lee). A memorial ceremony was held at Chestnut Hill Baptist Church. Over 80 spectators, participants, and guests enjoyed the perfect weather of this Carolina afternoon. The event was sponsored by the Sons of Confederate Veterans. The camps participating were: Edgefield - Martin Witherspoon Gary Camp, commanded by Mr. Tommy Quarles; Saluda - Brigadier General Milledge Luke Bonham Camp, commanded by Mr. Reid Ringer; Batesburg-Leesville - Quatelbaum Rifles Camp, commanded by Mr. Claton Story. The United Daughters of the Confederacy was represented by Ms. Janice Cook, who is interested in rechartering the Lucinda Home Chapter. The fenced-in Horne gravesite is cared for by Mr. Bob Rude. Mr. Joe Crawford and his wife Mary Ann have been instrumental in preserving both the grave site and knowledge of Mrs.Lucinda Home. Music was provided by Mr. Reid Ringer on violin and bugle, Mr. Glen Dedmont on guitar, and Ms. Carolyn Vandegrift on flute. The assembled group sang General Lee's favorite hymn, "How Firm A Foundation".
Last Update: 21 June 2001