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104th Annual Bull Family Picnic - August 28, 1971Entry/Object ID
002201Tags
William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association, Bull PicnicScope and Content
These documents the "Bull"-E-Tins are part of a multi-page announcement and report for the 104th Annual Bull Picnic, a gathering of the descendants of William Bull and Sarah Wells held on August 28, 1971, at the historic Bull Stone House in Hamptonburgh, New York.
Here is a summary of the key sections:
Event Overview & History
The Picnic: A traditional "basket lunch" event where families gather for a blessing, lunch, and supper. The 1971 invitation includes a map to the Stone House and a letter from "Cousin James Wilson Link" emphasizing the family's history and the resilience of the homestead (built in 1722).
Official Business: An annual meeting was scheduled to elect four Managers and vote on a resolution to amend the Association’s Charter to include "Educational, Cultural and Literary" purposes, specifically to ensure tax-deductible status for donations.
Financial Reports (as of July 1, 1971)
The Association maintained several funds to manage the homestead and family legacy:
General Fund: Had total receipts of $3,555.89. Major expenses included school and land taxes, insurance, and picnic expenses ($750.23).
Endowment Fund: Held a gross value of $29,418.60, primarily in stocks, bonds, and savings.
Genealogy Fund: Contained $4,632.83 dedicated to the publication of a family genealogy book.
Genealogy Project & Memorials
Genealogy Publication: The Treasurer’s note details a massive effort to publish the family history, noting that the descendants of William and Sarah Bull (originally 335 at Sarah's death) had grown to an estimated 50,000 by 1971. The Association was seeking $10.00 advance payments for Volume One.
Memorial Contributions: A significant portion of the documents lists monetary gifts given in memory of family members. Notable contributions include:
Anne S. Wilson: $1,000 in memory of Robert and Eleanor Jackson.
Dorothy A. Bull: $50 in memory of Charles Milton Bull.
Mrs. Charles Cocks III: Donated the "Addressograph equipment" of her late husband.
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Brown: Contributed the restoration of the family Grandfather Clock.
Leadership (1970–1971)
President: Andrew Wilson (Scarsdale, NY)
Treasurer: Henry P. Bull (Middletown, NY)
Secretary: Emma J. McWhorter (Highland Mills, NY)
Memorial Tributes: The documents specifically honor Chester Roe, a former President and Board member who passed away on October 8, 1970.
