Name/Title
100th Annual Bull Family Picnic - August 26, 1967Entry/Object ID
002196Tags
William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association, Bull PicnicScope and Content
This collection of documents the "Bull"-E-Tins details the announcement and financial reports for the 100th Annual Bull Family Picnic, held on August 26, 1967, at the historic Bull Stone House in Hamptonburgh, New York.
The documents serve as a combination of a historical record, event program, and treasurer’s report for the William Bull and Sarah Wells Family Association.
Event Highlights: The 100th Anniversary
Historical Significance: The first picnic was held on September 18, 1868, to dedicate a monument to family ancestors William Bull (born 1689) and Sarah Wells (who arrived in Orange County in 1712).
The "100th Picnic Plan": To celebrate the centennial, attendees were encouraged to dress in 19th-century fashion. Children were asked to wear Native American costumes to honor the family's history.
Program Events: The day included a pageant re-living the first picnic, a replica of the Stone House used for donations, and music featuring a "Tribute to Sarah Wells" sung to the tune of "America."
Logistics: The event began with a basket lunch at noon, followed by an official business meeting at 2:00 PM to elect new managers.
Financial & Organizational Reports
The documents include a detailed Treasurer's Report for the period of July 1, 1966, through June 30, 1967, overseen by Treasurer Henry P. Bull.
General Fund: Had total receipts of $2,955.36, covering expenses such as school and land taxes, repairs to the Stone House, insurance, and picnic costs.
Endowment Fund: A robust fund holding $19,700.45 in assets (cost basis), including shares in major companies like AT&T, Mobil Oil, and U.S. Steel.
Genealogy Project: The association was actively seeking funds to publish a professional genealogy of the Bull family. They estimated the editing and publication costs could reach as high as $10,000.
Contributions: A dedicated page lists individual memorial donations, ranging from $5.00 to $500.00, often given in memory of specific family members.
Leadership (1966–1967)
The association was managed by several officers whose terms were expiring or ongoing:
President: Chester Roe
Vice-President: Andrew Wilson, Jr.
Secretary: Emma McWhorter
Treasurer: Henry P. Bull
Picnic Chairman: Amy Bull Crist
Historical Curiosities Mentioned
Search for Portraits: The association was seeking the original portraits of Daniel Bull and Catherine Miller Bull, believed to be painted by the noted American folk artist Ammi Phillips.
The Stone House: Built in 1722, the house remains the focal point of the family's heritage and is located near the "Sarah Wells Trail."
