Name/Title
82nd Annual Bull Family Picnic - August 31, 1949Entry/Object ID
002178Tags
William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association, Bull PicnicScope and Content
This is a detailed summary of the provided documents regarding the 82nd Annual Bull Picnic, an event held by the William Bull and Sarah Wells Family Association, Inc. on August 31, 1949.
## Event Overview
Event: 82nd Annual Bull Picnic
Date: Wednesday, August 31, 1949
Location: The "Stone House," located about four miles from Goshen, New York, on the Sarah Wells Trail.
Schedule: * 12:00 PM: Basket luncheons (brought by families).
2:00 PM: Annual business meeting.
Evening: Supper for those staying late.
## Historical & Genealogical Highlights
A significant portion of the announcement focuses on preserving the family's history:
The "Second Picnic" Mystery: The association discussed a search for a photograph of the second-ever picnic (held in 1868 or 1869). While a photo was found, there is a discrepancy between the people identified (like Josephus Terbell) and the actual figures in the image.
Preservation Efforts: Members are urged to label old family photographs and daguerreotypes now, as younger generations may not recognize the subjects.
Notable Gifts: * Leon H. Woolsey donated $250.00 to the endowment in memory of his mother.
Miss Dolly W. Booth donated a flaxen apron made at the "Stone House" during Colonial days. Legend says Sarah Wells used this strong apron to carry stones for the house's construction.
## Financial Report (Fiscal Year Ending July 1, 1949)
The association maintained two primary accounts:
1. General Fund
Total Receipts: $1,813.61 (Includes a beginning balance of $1,004.11, rent of $225.00, and sale of postcards).
Total Disbursements: $864.63 (Includes taxes, picnic expenses, and $526.10 for maintenance).
Closing Balance: $948.98 (Held at Citizen's Bank, Monroe, NY).
2. Endowment Fund
Total Value: $6,746.53 (Held at Newburgh Savings Bank).
Assets: The fund also holds 3 shares of Chester National Bank stock and a $100 War Savings Bond.
Maintenance & Repairs (Detailed)
The property committee spent $526.10 on various upkeep tasks, including:
Gravel for culverts.
Repairing the roof and gutters of the barn.
Painting the garage and outbuildings.
Weather stripping, furnace cleaning, and mower repair.
Repairs to the septic tank and water system.
## Leadership & Administration
The document lists the 1949 officers and managers:
President: Cadwell Tyler (Goshen, NY)
Vice-President: Laura F. Craft
Secretary: Robert McLeod Jackson (Campbell Hall, NY)
Acting Treasurer: E. Myron Bull (New York, NY)
Family Genealogist: Miss Dolly W. Booth
Stone House Residents: Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. Brown
Three managers were up for election for three-year terms: Elise Coleman Thompson, Silas B. Patterson, and Corinna Bull Brown.
