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136th Annual Bull Family Picnic - August 16, 2003Entry/Object ID
002233Tags
William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association, Bull PicnicScope and Content
This brochure provides details for the 136th Annual Bull Picnic, a reunion for the descendants of William Bull and Sarah Wells, held on August 16, 2003, at the historic Bull Stone House in Hamptonburgh, New York.
The documents outline a weekend of events, family history updates, and organizational business. Here is a summary of the key sections:
Events and Activities
136th Annual Picnic (Aug 16): The main event features a basket lunch, a business meeting, house tours, live music by the Ramapo Fault Band, and activities for children (organized games and pony rides).
9th Annual Golf Outing (Aug 15): Held at the Stony Ford Golf Course in Montgomery, NY.
Bus House Tour (Aug 17): A guided tour of various houses built by Orange County Bull masons, narrated by Mike Brown.
Canadian Picnic: The notice mentions that no formal reunion was held in New Brunswick for 2003.
Genealogy and Heritage
The Binding Thread of Genealogy: A major highlight for 2003 was the completion of a genealogical database covering 14 generations and 12 children of the original settlers. Family members were encouraged to review these records for accuracy before final publication.
Historical Documents: Original land grants from the Crown of England to William Bull (dated 1723) were put on display after being restored through board member contributions.
Memorials: The brochure honors deceased members, specifically Roger King, the former family genealogist.
Association Business & Financials
21st Century Capital Campaign: The association launched a campaign to raise $10,000 for urgent repairs to the homestead’s roof, soffits, and eaves, part of a larger plan for structural preservation.
Financial Statement: For the fiscal year ending June 2002, the association reported an income of $15,295.31 and total expenses of $30,159.63 (largely driven by genealogy and operating costs).
Leadership: The brochure lists the Board of Directors and Officers for 2002–2003, led by President Mary Jane Bull Sorrell.
Logistics
Location: The Bull Stone House is located off the Sarah Wells Trail at County Route 51, approximately 4 miles northeast of Goshen, NY.
Help Wanted: The association was actively seeking a new Bull Family Genealogist to succeed Roger King.
