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125th Annual Bull Family Picnic - August 15, 1992Entry/Object ID
002222Tags
William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association, Bull PicnicScope and Content
This newsletter, titled "Bull"-E-Tins, outlines the details for the 125th Annual Bull Family Reunion Picnic, held on August 15, 1992, at the historic Bull Stone House in Hamptonburgh, New York.
The documents provide a comprehensive look at the family’s heritage, administrative activities, and the logistics for the milestone celebration.
📅 Event Details & Highlights
The reunion celebrated 125 years of gatherings on the original land grant property (dating back to 1868).
Activities: The day included tours of the Stone House, a Dutch Barn exhibit, a Revolutionary War encampment reenactment, sheep shearing, and pony rides.
Special Programs: A "Sarah Wells" wedding dress display cabinet was unveiled, and Cindi Hinson presented her Master’s thesis findings on the house's history.
Blue Ribbon Awards: Noted previous winners included the oldest gentleman (94), the youngest girl, and those who traveled the farthest (Washington state and Canada).
🏛️ Association Governance & Finances
The William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association managed the property and the event.
Board Activity: The board approved several renovations, including chimney repairs, well restoration for "pure sweet water," and new rugs for the parlor and bedroom.
Financials: For the fiscal year ending June 1991, the association reported a total income of $20,789.29 and expenses of $13,398.90.
Leadership: Mary Jane Bull Sorrell served as President. The board consisted of directors with terms ending in 1992, 1993, and 1994.
🌳 Genealogy & Memorials
Genealogy Updates: Genealogist Jean Garbe noted a delay in progress due to her husband's passing but announced that the 1974 Bull History and 1984 Addendum were still available for purchase ($55.00 for both).
Memorial Contributions: A lengthy list of family members made donations in memory of loved ones, supporting the ongoing preservation of the homestead.
Modernization: To handle the high volume of calls regarding family history, the association installed a dedicated phone line (914-496-BULL) and began utilizing a computer to separate family branches.
📍 Logistics
Location: The Bull Stone House is located off the Sarah Wells Trail, approximately 4 miles northeast of Goshen, NY.
Facilities: The grounds were upgraded with six new 30-amp electrical outlets for R.V.s and campers.
Attendance: Organizers anticipated roughly 500 descendants from a mailing list of over 20,000.
