I visited Inman Bend Cemetery 6 May 2008 and met the property owner and found him to be friendly and gracious; he didn't mind at all our visiting the cemetery. It seems some of his cattle got through the fence and into the cemetery which upset an Inman family member who thought the owner was permitting the cattle to graze in the cemetery. This wasn't the case; the owner didn't know the fence was down. I left feeling sorry for him and believe his reputation as uncooperative is undeserved - at least I found that to be the case. I also photographed all the grave markers in the cemetery and would be glad to share with anybody who wants them. I especially appreciate the local Inman family(ies) who care for this cemetery as it is quite an undertaking. The fence could use some repair. Is there any interest in organizing a work party to clean the cemetery? With so many Inman descendants we should be able to take some of the workload off the locals. Perhaps we should consider setting up a fence fund to build a more permanent fence. A fence wouldn't need to be very high; I suggest a 4' chain link fence. While I appreciate the fact that the cemetery is fenced and that the owner tries to keep his cattle out of the cemetery, is it truly his responsibility? I think it is ours; the Inman descendants. I cannot organize this effort but I would certainly participate.

Do I understand correctly that this cemetery is on land owned by Shadrach Inman, brother to Meshach and Abednego and father of Jeremiah and John? There is a Shadrach Inman will which leaves property to his two grandsons, Charles and Shadrach, sons of John; "the tract of land whereon the said John Inman now lives in Cocke County on the south side of the Nollichuckey river".