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140th Annual Bull Picnic August 18, 2007Entry/Object ID
002237Tags
Bull Picnic, William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House AssociationScope and Content
140th Annual Family Reunion: An invitation to the upcoming reunion and picnic scheduled for August 18, 2007, at the historic 1722 Bull Stone House in Hamptonburgh, NY.
Genealogical Research: Updates on the "big family mystery" regarding the parentage of Sarah Wells, including an excerpt suggesting her father was a minister who died in a boating accident.
Organizational Updates: News regarding the launch of the official website, reports from various committees (Strategic Planning, Buildings and Grounds), and a special announcement regarding a family wedding to take place at the reunion.
Reflections on Stewardship: Michael Brown, the Vice-President and resident caretaker, reflects on his 40-year history living in the Bull Stone House. He describes the home as a "living museum" and an architecturally significant 18th-century pioneer homestead that has housed ten generations of the Bull family.
The "Benefit vs. Expense" Argument: Brown appeals to the family association for continued financial and volunteer support. He argues that maintaining the homestead is a vital investment in family identity and national history, rather than merely a property expense.
Genealogy Sales: The newsletter promotes special pricing for the "Bull Blue Book" (the family genealogy published in 1974), its 1984 addendum, and a digital CD containing records of over 49,000 descendants. These were offered as exclusives for the 2007 family picnic.
Organizational Leadership: A directory lists the Directors and Officers for 2006-2007, showing a leadership team spread across several states (NY, NJ, PA, IL, and TX), highlighting the national scale of the descendant network.
