Name/Title
95th Annual Bull Family Picnic - August 25, 1962Entry/Object ID
002191Tags
William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association, Bull PicnicScope and Content
This collection of documents the "Bull"-E-Tins details the 95th Annual Bull Picnic and the official business of The William Bull and Sarah Wells Family Association, Inc. for the year 1962.
Below is a summary of the key information found across the pages:
Event Details
Event: 95th Annual Bull Picnic.
Date: Saturday, August 25, 1962.
Location: The Bull Stone House (built 1722) in Hamptonburgh, Orange County, New York.
Schedule: A basket luncheon at 12:00 p.m., followed by the Official Annual Meeting at 2:00 p.m. A supper was also offered for those unable to attend during the day.
Association Governance & Leadership
The Association was actively seeking a new Secretary because Robert McLeod Jackson’s failing eyesight prevented him from continuing his duties. Due to the high workload of maintaining over 2,000 family records, the Board was considering offering a paid salary for the position for the first time.
Key Officers (1962):
President: Earl Dickerson
Treasurer: Henry P. Bull
Secretary: Robert McLeod Jackson
President Emeritus: The late Rev. Charles Beattie Thompson (died Jan 6, 1962)
Financial Status (July 1, 1961 – June 30, 1962)
The Association maintained several funds for the upkeep of the historic property and genealogical work:
General Fund: Ended the period with a balance of $1,357.94. Notable expenses included a riding mower ($379.00) and repairs to house beams.
Genealogy Fund: Balance of $1,280.38.
Endowment Fund: Total cost value of $13,390.14, including stocks in companies like AT&T, Standard Oil, and Central Hudson Gas & Electric.
Property Maintenance & Genealogy
Restoration: Major repairs were underway for the front porch, replacing it with a period-appropriate stone floor. The barn (older than the house) also required new siding.
Genealogy: Miss Dolly W. Booth reported that the family genealogy was nearly complete through five generations. The Association was preparing to edit and print the book, estimated to cost about $10.00 per copy.
In Memoriam & Gifts
The documents note the passing of several prominent members, including Rev. Charles Beattie Thompson and Caroline Bull Knight, who bequeathed $1,000 to the Association. The reports include a lengthy list of smaller contributions made by family members in memory of ancestors.
