Doris wrote: 
I was told, were in Brunswick Co., which I assumed meant Va.,
and some of their offspring moved further south into SC.

Brunswick County is the southernmost county on the NC coast. Across the line is Horry County SC.

Most colonial, and civil war era and current people have a foot in both counties, and states.(If they live in one or the other)

I feel sure That same area has Bennetts.  (more on this later.) 
I was not aware there is a Bruns. Co. in NC. I can see that I need to
change the focus of, or broaden, my search for this family.

YES, for sure!!

From your post, I gather that at least some of the stones'
inscriptions are 
legible. Any chance you might post names and dates that you can make out?

I was on a whirlwind tour, but if and when I return, I will suppty all
Bennett information. (A surprise, and more on this in a moment:) 
While I am at too great a distance to help with the physical
maintenance, I 
would be glad to contribute to your efforts if I thought these Bennetts
might be connected to my line.  Perhaps others would do the same.

I have a lot to say about an idea I have for this cemetery. You and I are on the same track.....(.More ..in a moment:)

That is a good idea about posting to the list! 
Okay, briefly, here is what I wanted to say to you about that cemetery
and the area: 
I learned about a book, THE SOUTHERN FRINKS, then I learned about THE
=46RINK FAMILY IN AMERICA (by Peggy Frink Humphreys) and I learned I was traced to the Brunswick and Horry county area, and also learned I am
traced back to Connecticut in 1630. 
I contacted a distant Brunswick county Frink, and long story short, he
and his brother and sisters threw a 'mini reunion' for me on Frink land that was part of the original acres.

Suddenly, ancestors did not seem far off, especially after I stood high on a hill with many new friends and realized we were ALL viewing the
tombstones of our great, great grandparents. What a moment! 
In the other run down remote cemetery was my Great grandfather from the
civil war times, and before, Jabesh. 
Later, as I raised the tombstones and cleaned them and re-set them, and
pulled weeds, and whatever, I did notice a area that had been also recently cleared, raked, dressed up, and obviously some one, or some
families had spent at least one full day dressing up this particular set of grave sights.

I remember it well, because my new distant cousin was with me, and I kept refering to the fact that at least the Bennetts cared enough about
their people to come out and dress their graves. 
Bryan made some comment about Bennetts, as he is born and raised in
that area and he has older sisters who know Bennetts. 
I will need a little time, but I can start with Bryan to get Bennett
information, BUT maybe Doris would be so kind as to go out to the cemetery as she lives close by.

IF you are able to receive pictures, I can send you some 'before and after' pictures of this Frink-Bennett (and others) cemetery!

I suppose that is enough for now, but one other thing: 
I tried to set this "twice per year right to clean for two days each
time" to be a time for ALL families of the occupants to have a reunion.....field day.......Meeting at the old church-cemetery grounds,
for a day or two of work and re-union. 
The re-union could be somewhere else in town, and work details could go
out to the cemetery. 
I was specefic to insure the owner that I would touch NO tombstones
except frinks, and that I would TRY to contact other families should they wish to repair the broken stones lying on the ground, etc., etc.

I was met with great acceptance by Frinks. 
I proposed yet one more idea, which I will share, and suggest it move
beyond "Frink" 
I had an idea for "Frink Jubilee 2000"

Proclaiming from now until the year 2000 as "Frink Jubilee". 
Biblically, Jubilee is a time of restoration, setting things right,
working through misunderstandings, updating genealogies, restoring and documenting cemeteries, and when 2000 arrives, a gathering and
celebration of the century, thereby leaving things restored and in tact for generations to come.

I will stick my neck out now and invite all families to do the same, and to join with us in Brunswick County for Jubilee 2000.

There is room for everything, and every one..  I am hereby droping the specefic name, and suggesting it be named *Jubilee 2000* with
individual *family re-unions" planned under the umbrella of *Jubilee*. 
Un-Charted waters,.....just like our forefathers enjoyed!!!

Ken Frink 
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Jabesh Frink
Born
Nov. 1, 1834.
Died
July 19, 1896.

His words were kindness his deeds were love. 
His spirit humble he rests above. 

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Susan J. Frink 
Wife of 
Jabesh Frink. 
Born Feb. 14, 1844 
Died Dec. 8, 1890. 
Dearest wife, fondest mother, loving sister kindest friend. Thou hast
left us 
And our loss we deeply mourn. 
But it was God that hath bereft us. 
He can all our sorrows heal. 
And may we thy pure life live and die they triumphant death. 
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth. yea saith the spirit that they may rest from their labors and their works do
follow them. 
My friends, husband, and children.
Remember as you pass me by.
As you are now, once so was I
As I am now so you shall be.
Prepare for death and follow me.


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