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120th Annual Bull Family Picnic - August 15, 1987Entry/Object ID
002217Tags
William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association, Bull PicnicScope and Content
This is a summary of the two-page newsletter "Bull"-E-Tins, an invitation for the 120th Annual Bull Picnic, a reunion for the descendants of William Bull and Sarah Wells.
Event Overview
Date: Saturday, August 15, 1987 (The earliest date in the picnic’s history).
Location: The Bull Stone House, Hamptonburgh, NY (built in 1722).
Key Activities: Horse and buggy rides, music by the Ramapo Fault String Band, and a "Quilting Bee" to complete a family signature quilt containing over 396 names.
Accommodations: Space is available for RVs, campers, and tents on the grounds.
Family History & The Stone House
The newsletter highlights a milestone of "50 Years Residency at the Stone House." It recounts how Corinna Bull and Louis Brown moved into the home in 1937, ensuring the house remained occupied by family members. By 1987, the house saw the 8th and 9th generations of the Bull family and the 2nd and 3rd generations of Browns living there.
Association Updates
Genealogy: The committee has adopted a computerized "Personal Ancestral File" system to manage records. They are currently seeking information on the 7th generation and beyond to complete the database.
Restoration Projects: * Repair of 18th-century furniture and the "Great Long Room" rug.
Ongoing floor repairs and plans to ditch the "Pond Lot" for better drainage.
A $2,000 project to rebuild the stone wall from the Carriage House to the Barn.
Plans to restore Sarah Wells’ wedding dress.
Financials: For the fiscal year ending June 1986, the association reported a total income of $83,649.75 (heavily bolstered by $69,303 in bequeaths) and expenses of $28,569.81.
Other Announcements
Memorial Contributions: A long list of family members is recognized for donations made in memory of loved ones.
Canadian Picnic: The 4th Annual Canadian Bull Picnic was scheduled for July 25, 1987, in Kings County, New Brunswick.
Leadership: The document lists the Board of Directors and Officers for 1986-1987, including President James K. Sinclaire, Jr. and Secretary Richard G. Ivory.
