Capt. Farley - Laurens 4-27-02

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The Brigadier General Samuel McGowan Camp # 40, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Laurens, SC invited us to participate in the re-interment of Captain William Downs Farley, Scout for General J.E.B. Stuart. Captain Farley was mortally wounded at the Battle of Brandy Station and was buried in Culpepper, Va. His final wish was to be brought home and buried with his family. 

The memorial service was held in the Laurens Square on the South side of the old Courthouse. Following the memorial service, the burial was at the Laurens City Cemetery.

Many OCR members and Black Roses were present.
Also see Captain Farley website.
This group of photos was shared by Julia Ashley of the Honea Path chapter.

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This group of photos was furnished by SCLA.

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One of the older traditions in a full-honor funeral is the caparisoned horse. This military tradition allowed for a funeral of a soldier or Marine in the rank of colonel or higher. The horse is led behind the caisson wearing an empty saddle with rider's boots reversed in the stirrups, indicating the warrior will never ride again.

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