Name/Title
83rd Annual Bull Family Picnic - August 30, 1950Entry/Object ID
002179Tags
William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association, Bull PicnicScope and Content
This document is a formal circular for the 83rd Annual Bull Family Picnic, held on August 30, 1950, at the historic William Bull and Sarah Wells "Stone House" (built 1722) in Hamptonburgh, New York.
Event & Heritage
The Gathering: A traditional "last Wednesday of August" event involving basket luncheons, a formal business meeting at 2:00 PM, and an evening supper with children's entertainment.
The Legacy: The text highlights the 200-year history of the house, noting that descendants travel from as far as Texas and Wisconsin to visit the ancestral home.
Membership: Open to any descendant upon proof of lineage; notably, there are no membership dues.
Association Governance
Leadership: Led by President Cadwell Tyler and Secretary Robert McLeod Jackson.
Operations: The Family Association owns the house and over 100 acres of land. At the time, Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. Brown were the residents of the Stone House.
Infrastructure: A major focus for 1950 was the installation of a new hot water heating system, estimated to cost $3,600, funded by voluntary contributions.
Financial Report
Endowment Fund: Stood at $7,038.14, supported by dividends, interest, and memorial gifts (bequests from the estates of family members like Ernest M. Bull and Edna B. H. Jenkins).
General Fund: Held a balance of $1,302.95 after disbursements for taxes, maintenance, and previous picnic expenses.
Other Assets: Included bank stock and a $100 War Savings Bond due in 1954.
Genealogy
The circular lists Miss Dolly W. Booth as the official Family Genealogist and encourages family members to correspond to help locate "new" groups of descendants to maintain the family connection.
