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126th Annual Bull Family Picnic - August 21, 1993Entry/Object ID
002223Tags
William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association, Bull PicnicScope and Content
This brochure the "Bull"-E-Tins provides details for the 126th Annual Bull Picnic, a family reunion for the descendants of the Orange County, New York, Bull family, held on August 21, 1993, at the historic Bull Stone House.
Event Highlights: The 126th Picnic
Schedule: Registration begins at 10:00 AM. A basket lunch follows a prayer at noon.
Activities: Guided house tours, a business meeting at 1:00 PM (including director elections), games for children with prizes, and horse and wagon rides.
Entertainment: Live music from the Ramapo Fault String Band and pony rides.
Accommodations: Space is provided for RVs and campers with 30-amp electrical outlets on the grounds.
125th Reunion Report (1992)
The report reflects on the previous year’s milestone gathering of over 500 descendants.
Overcoming Weather: Despite heavy rain, the family gathered under tents and in buildings. The rain cleared just in time for a group photograph.
Special Recognitions: * Oldest attendee: William (Ted) Hallock (91 years).
Youngest attendee: Keegan Russum (10 months).
Longest married: Raymond and Doris Bruyn (62 years).
Traveled furthest: Blain Fries and Adrienne Kaplan from Germany.
Organization & Leadership
The William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association manages the estate and heritage.
President: Mary Jane Bull Sorrell.
Key Officers: Michael K. Brown (Vice President), Donald C. Bruyn (Secretary), Frank Ebenezer Schuerholz (Treasurer), and Jean Garbe (Genealogist).
Financial Standing: For the fiscal year ending June 1992, the association reported $37,370.42 in income and $23,739.54 in expenses, with a significant portion of income coming from a Capital Improvement Appeal.
Family Heritage & Projects
Genealogy: The family’s "Blue Book" of records has been computerized. The genealogist is seeking updated "Family Group sheets" to finalize records.
Memorials: A substantial list of memorial contributions was recorded in honor of deceased family members and loved ones.
Publications: The newsletter mentions "Orange County - A Chronicle of Three Centuries" by Patricia Edwards Clyne and a project by Ginny Bull Meath to collect recipes for a Bull Family Recipe Book.
Location Note: The Bull Stone House (built in 1722) is located in Hamptonburgh, Orange County, NY, just off the Sarah Wells Trail.
