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109th Annual Bull Family Picnic - August 28, 1976Entry/Object ID
002206Tags
William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association, Bull PicnicScope and Content
The images show the "Bull"-E-Tins is a historical newsletter and program for the 109th Annual Bull Family Picnic, held on August 28, 1976, at the Bull Stone House in Hamptonburgh, New York. This particular gathering was significant as it coincided with the United States Bicentennial.
Here is a summary of the key information contained in the documents:
Event Highlights & History
Location: The Bull Stone House (built in 1722) and Hill-Hold (built in 1769 by Thomas Bull), both listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Bicentennial Theme: To celebrate the nation's 200th birthday, attendees were encouraged to wear colonial costumes and participate in "tableaux," group singing, and games.
The Loyalist Connection: The newsletter features a section on "Loyalists Today," acknowledging the family's complex history during the American Revolution. It mentions that while Daniel Bull served with American forces, his brother, Captain George Bull, served with the British.
Organizational Updates
Genealogy Book: The association ordered 200 second-printing copies of The History and Genealogy of the Bull Family to meet demand.
Financial Bequests: A significant $10,000 bequest was received from the estate of Louise Sinclair, which the committee hoped to use for a new Reception Center.
Memorials: A dedicated section lists numerous donations made to the Endowment Fund in memory of family members, notably celebrating the 90th birthdays of William Bull Cocks and others.
Financial Reports (1975–1976)
The treasurer’s report details the financial health of three main funds:
General Fund: Used for day-to-day operations and picnic expenses.
Genealogy Fund: Specifically for the printing and sale of family history books.
Endowment Fund: Totaled $43,526.84 as of mid-1976, ensuring the long-term preservation of the family sites.
Leadership (1975–1976)
The association was led by:
President: Dr. Frederick N. Bement
Vice President: Michael K. Brown
Treasurer: Henry P. Bull
Secretary: Emma J. McWhorter
The program also includes a hand-drawn map of the Hamptonburgh area to guide family members to the various historic Bull properties.
