Name/Title
94th Annual Bull Family Picnic - August 26, 1961Entry/Object ID
002190Tags
William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association, Bull PicnicScope and Content
These documents the "Bull"-E-Tins comprise the announcement and financial report for the 94th Annual Bull Picnic, held on August 26, 1961, by the William Bull and Sarah Wells Family Association. The event was designated as "Robert McLeod Jackson Day" to honor his 41 years of service as the association's Secretary.
The materials provide a detailed look at the association's heritage preservation efforts, community status, and financial health during the early 1960s.
Historical & Event Details
The Bull Stone House (1722): Located in Hamptonburgh, NY, the house underwent significant structural repairs in 1960–61, including leveling sagging floors and exposing original ceiling beams in the dining room.
A Notable History: The report includes a reprint of a 1911 article about John Green, a former slave from Georgia who sought refuge in New York after 1861 and worked for the Bull family for decades until his death at age 80.
Meeting Logistics: The picnic featured a basket luncheon at noon and a business meeting at 2:00 p.m. to elect three managers.
Financial Overview (July 1, 1960 – June 30, 1961)
The Association maintained several funds to manage the property and its legacy:
Fund Purpose/Status Balance (July 1961)
General Fund Daily operations, taxes, and repairs. $1,533.01
Endowment Fund Long-term stability; funded by dividends and memorials. $4,230.14
Genealogy Fund Researching the first five generations of the family. $850.39
Key Expenses:
Major Repairs: $630.48 paid to a carpenter (Howard Armbruster) and various amounts for heating, plumbing, and masonry.
Fixed Costs: School, state, town, and county taxes totaled $409.12.
Investment Portfolio
The association held a diverse portfolio of stocks valued at $11,633.15 (cost basis), including:
Standard Oil of New Jersey (45 shares)
AT&T (25 shares)
Wellington Fund, Inc. (52 shares)
W.T. Grant Co. (20 shares)
Leadership (1961)
President Emeritus: Rev. Charles Beattie Thompson
President: Earl Dickerson
Treasurer: Henry P. Bull
Secretary: Robert McLeod Jackson
The documents also include a hand-drawn map showing the Stone House's location at the intersection of Sarah Wells Trail and Craigville Road, near the family cemetery.
