Name/Title
102nd Annual Bull Family Picnic - August 23, 1969Entry/Object ID
002199Tags
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 102nd Annual Bull Family Picnic, held on August 23, 1969, at the historic Bull Stone House (built 1722) in Hamptonburgh, New York.
The documents highlight the family's deep-rooted connection to the property and their efforts to maintain it as a "living home" rather than a museum.
Key Highlights
The Event: A "basket lunch" picnic followed by an annual meeting to elect managers. The invitation was sent to over 3,000 members of the descendants of William Bull and Sarah Wells.
Property Status: The Stone House was then occupied and maintained by the Michael Brown family (descendants). The report notes the home requires ongoing repairs, specifically to the old pump, interior painting, and the oil burner.
Thomas Bull Memorial Park: The "General Comments" section mentions that the home of Robert McLeod Jackson (a Bull descendant) was bequeathed to the Orange County Park Commission to become the Thomas Bull Memorial Park.
Leadership: The Association was led by Chester Roe (President) and Andrew Wilson, Jr. (Vice-President).
Financial Status (1968–1969)
The Treasurer’s Report provides a detailed look at the Association’s finances for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1969:
Fund Balance (July 1, 1969) Key Income Sources
General Funds $3,933.82 Dividends, contributions, and farm field rent.
Endowment Fund $26,147.88 Large bequests from Irma Delight Weston and Robert McLeod Jackson.
Genealogy Funds $3,743.37 Specific contributions and interest.
Memorials and Contributions
A significant portion of the newsletter is dedicated to Memorial Contributions, where family members donated funds (ranging from $5.00 to $100.00) in memory of deceased relatives. These names serve as a genealogical record for the family, listing numerous branches of the Bull lineage including the Brooks, Seagears, and Houston families.
Note on Terms: Four managers' terms were set to expire at this meeting: Henry G. Parry, Jr., Charles W. Slaughter, Eleanor Dickerson Hoppenstedt, and John W. Sanford, III.
