One of my favorite antebellum houses in Georgia, this was built by Hendley Foxworth Horne (1814-1899). Mr. Horne was one of the most prominent citizens of then-Liberty County and was married three times. He was a deacon and trustee of nearby Jones Creek Baptist Church for many years and is buried there alongside his wives. He enslaved at least twenty men, women, and children on his plantation. Horne served as the Justice of the Peace of the 16th Militia District and was also a Judge of the Liberty County Inferior Court. During the Civil War he served with the Liberty Guards, in which he was a second lieutenant.
Cherie, I would love to see the old photos! I descend from Hendley Foxworth Horne’s sister, Rachel and her husband Jeremiah Shaw.
Steve. I am so sorry that I didn’t see your note until now. We have recently moved to Florida and some things are in disarray. If you will send me an email to cherieabryant@yahoo.com I will try to find the photo and email you a copy. There are 2 people in the photo. If you hav id’s I would love to know who they are. Thanks Cherie
Do you know if he saw action during the civil war? And if so where. I am a direct descendant of his. Have visited the house before it was torn down. My grandmother Marion Horne left me some degueretypes of a woman and a young girl in nice clothes and gold jewelry and I don’t know who they are. They had to be either Sallette or Horne’s. My bet is on the Hornes as they were more well to do at the time. Any suggestions on how I might be able to track down who they were?
Any idea of the names of some of the slaves he owned?
I don’t, Tiffany, unfortunately. Perhaps someone here will see this and comment at some point. I do believe that these enslaved people were all buried at the Jones Creek Cemetery, but of course, most of the graves are not marked. Some are, though.
Greatings,
My research on the African American Hendley family led me to the family of Richard Hendley 1848 and his wife, Thena 1855. Both were born in Georgia as were their parents.
The family location I was looking at is here in Philadelphia.
John Hendley, Sr married the sister of my great grandmother’s husband. Her name was Elmira Jeffries.
The 1880 census for Richard Hendley is available.
Hope this helps.
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The Horne House has been in my family my whole life. The owner, now deceased, was Marcus Smith (my step grandfather). I remember spending nights in Mr. Horne’s room in the original bed. Marcus lived in a house on the property, but allowed hunters to stay in the Horne House. I always loved that place and exploring the property surrounding it. When Marcus passed, the house stayed in the family…however, i believe is has recently sold :o(
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that would be great Brian, my husband’s family maintains the plantation of our ancestor Jacob Howard 1801-1877. The farmhouse built in 1849 still remains as are many out buildings…have been doing research for the past 25 years and Long County is full of great history…
The name on the house should be spelled Horne
Going by the local spelling, but thanks for pointing it out. Is it a census spelling issue, or a preference?
It’s a beauty. Thanks for the picture.
I don’t think anyone lives here anymore, Terry, but the family maintains it and apparently uses it for special occasions. It’s very well kept…
Wow. Is it still a farmhouse?
Yes, it still sits in all it’s glory. A beautiful house owned by our family’s ancestors Hendley Foxworth Horne. read about him on line, wonderful history….
No place like South Georgia
You cannot imagine how long I’ve attempted to learn more of the history of this house. I will update the listing with a link to the Liberty County History website. They do such a great job! I’d like to talk more with you about it at some point, if you wouldn’t mind. This is such a treasure of modern-day Long County!