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64th Annual Bull Family Picnic, August 26, 1931Entry/Object ID
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William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House AssociationScope and Content
This document outlines the details and reports for the 64th Annual Bull Picnic, organized by The William Bull and Sarah Wells Family Association, Inc., held on August 26, 1931.Event DetailsLocation: The "Stone House" in Hamptonburgh, Orange County, New York.Logistics: Attendees arriving by train at Campbell Hall could request a free meeting. A basket luncheon was scheduled for 1:00 PM, followed by dancing on the barn floor.Business Meeting: Held at 2:00 PM to elect managers to succeed Ernest M. Bull, Harry Bull, and Lillian Bull Wait.Historical & Association NotesFamily History: The report notes that William Bull died in 1755 (age 66) and Sarah Wells died in 1796 (age 102). They had 12 children; the youngest son, Richard, emigrated to Nova Scotia as a Loyalist.Land Ownership: Several hundred acres of land originally granted by the Crown were still owned by descendants in 1931.Forestation Project: The Association planted thousands of trees (European Larch, Red Pine, Norway Spruce, and White Pine) in 1930 and 1931 on five acres adjoining the graveyard and on "Little Mountain."Financial Summary (Treasurer's Report)The report covers the fiscal year ending July 1, 1931, and a ten-year summary (1921–1931).Fiscal Year 1930–1931CategoryAmountCash on Hand (July 1, 1931)$1,721.18Total Receipts$481.50Total Disbursements (Taxes & Repairs)$610.35Ten-Year Summary (1921–1931)Total Receipts: $19,828.60 (Primarily from subscriptions and the "Annual Payment Plan").Total Disbursements: $18,650.36Major Expense: Mortgage principal paid in full ($13,000.00).Other Expenses: Interest, taxes, and miscellaneous repairs/forestation.Key LeadershipPresident: Hamlet S. RoeTreasurer: Ernest M. BullSecretary: Robert McLeod Jackson
