Name/Title
60th Annual Bull Family PicnicEntry/Object ID
002726Tags
William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House AssociationScope and Content
Event Overview
What: The 60th Annual Bull Family Picnic, a gathering celebrating the descendants and history of the Bull family.
When: Wednesday, August 31 (published in the Independent Republican on September 13, 1926).
Where: Held at the Old Stone House in Hamptonburgh, New York. Despite rainy weather in surrounding areas, the weather at the picnic grounds was pleasant.
Historical and Family Highlights
Loyalist Heritage: The article highlights the family’s Loyalist roots. Following the Revolutionary War, some family members—including descendants of Loyalist George Bull—migrated from Orange County to Nova Scotia.
Special Guests & Correspondence: * Attendees traveled from various locations, including Texas, Washington, Michigan, New Jersey, and standard local areas like Middletown and Newburgh.
A letter and a small financial contribution were received from Andrew S. Beyea of Smithtown, New Brunswick. He enclosed a Canadian bank note featuring the portrait of H.R.H. Edward, Prince of Wales, which was viewed with great interest by attendees.
Honored Elders: Several elderly family members were highlighted, including Mrs. Mary Boyd of Montgomery (age 83) and Mrs. Rosetta Zabriskie of Hackensack (age 79), both reported to be in excellent health and spirits.
Business Meeting & Actions
Preservation Efforts: A suggestion was made by Button Wright Bull to take steps to preserve the historic barn on the property, which is older than the stone house itself. The association plans to use it for sheltering attendees during inclement weather and as a place of amusement for children.
Elections: The picnic committee for 1927 was elected, with Burton Wright Bull serving as Chairman.
Family Vital Statistics (Vital Records Reported)
The article concludes with extensive lists documenting the family's vital statistics over the prior year, divided into categories before and after August 25, 1925:
Births: Includes several new additions to the family from towns like Hamptonburgh, Goshen, Middletown, and Yonkers.
Marriages: Lists numerous unions, connecting the Bull family to surnames such as Horning, Lashrook, Tichenor, and Sholtey.
Deaths: Records the passing of several family members, including notable mentions such as Harriet Elizabeth Bull (age 86) and Hannah Bull (age 87).