Name/Title
119th Annual Bull Family Picnic - August 16, 1986Entry/Object ID
002216Tags
William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association, Bull PicnicScope and Content
This brochure the "Bull"-E-Tins contains the announcements and reports for the 119th Annual Bull Picnic and Meeting, held on August 16, 1986, at the historic Bull Stone House in Hamptonburgh, New York.
The documents outline a family organization (The William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association) deeply committed to genealogy and the preservation of their 1722 ancestral homestead.
Event Highlights
Picnic Activities: The event featured pony rides, games, a lunch at noon, and musical entertainment by the Ramapo Fault Acoustic String Band.
Special Presentations: Attendees could view a prize-winning film of the 1976 Bicentennial picnic and a slide presentation on the history of the Stone House.
Signature Quilt: A "Signature Quilt" project was launched, where members signed fabric blocks to be sewn together and displayed the following year.
Administrative & Financial Reports
Restoration Projects: The board reported several high-cost maintenance needs, including:
Restoration of the Sarah Wells wedding dress (est. $2,000+).
Complete restoration of the lane leading to the house ($10,000).
Clearing and ditching the east field ($20,000).
Tree pruning and bracing to save historic maple trees ($5,000+).
Financials: For the fiscal year ending June 30, 1985, the association reported total income of $14,773.16 and total expenses of $22,354.01, highlighting the financial pressure of ongoing restoration.
Modernization: The Genealogy Committee purchased an IBM PC-XT computer and daisywheel printer to manage the data for the 7th, 8th, and 9th generations of the family.
Genealogy & Leadership
Research Updates: Jean Garbe (Genealogist) and several volunteers were actively researching various family lines (Margaret, Sarah, Catherine, Eleanor, Esther, Mary, Isaac, Thomas, and William).
Canadian Branch: A "Canadian Cousins" 3rd Annual Picnic was announced for July 26, 1986, in Hampton, New Brunswick.
Leadership: The association was led by President James K. Sinclaire, Jr. and Secretary Dorothy Gray Radzinsky, supported by a board of directors with terms ending between 1986 and 1988.
Memorials
The brochure includes a substantial list of memorial contributions made in honor of deceased family members, emphasizing the family's focus on honoring their heritage and ancestors.
