August 28, 1941 The Newburgh News 74th Bull Picnic/Annual Reunion

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August 28, 1941 "The Newburgh News" 74th Bull Picnic/Annual Reunion

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THE NEWBURGH NEWS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 1941 Pioneer Descendants Hold Annual Reunion [Image 1: The Old Stone House with a large crowd gathered in the yard] [Image 2: A man holding a baby next to a woman] [Image 3: A group of children with a pony and cart] [Image 4: Two women and two young men standing in a field] [Image 5: A group photo of several men and women, likely the Board of Managers] [Image 6: An older man and woman sitting together] The Bull Family Association held its 74th annual reunion on Wednesday at the Old Stone House in Hamptonburgh. 1. The Old Stone House makes a fitting background for this picture of part of the assemblage. 2. The honor of being the youngest member present went to John Pierson Howell, six months old, shown with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Howell of Washingtonville. 3. Dixie Ann Booth, 12, of Warwick, brought her pony and cart along and generously shared it with her youthful members of the clan. 4. Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Richardson and sons, Charles and Brooks, were awarded a blue ribbon for traveling the greatest distance to attend the reunion. They living in Miami, Fla. 5. Officers and trustees of the association: Seated, Mrs. Vertrees Ackerly of Crystal Run Mrs. Amy Bull Crist of Montgomery, president; and Mrs. Charles Harlow of Sidney; standing, George Andrews of Rutherford, N. J., Hamlet S. Roe of Chester, Robert McLeod Jackson of Campbell Hall, secretary, Henry P. Bull of Middletown, vice-president, and Charles W. Slaughter of Warwick. Vice-president Ernest M. Bull of Blooming Grove was absent. Other picture shows the oldest member present at the reunion, Mrs. K. D. Bull, 92, of Chester. Photos by Aiello. Bull Family Has 74th Annual Reunion at Old Stone House HAMPTONBURGH - Descendents of William Bull and Sarah Wells, Orange County’s pioneer family, gathered more than 250 strong for the 74th annual reunion of the Bull Family Association at the Old Stone House on Wednesday. Favored by good weather, in contrast to heavy downpours which marked the occasion on several previous years. the clan gathered from near and remote sections of the country for an all-day program. Picnics, a business meeting election of officers, a square dance, and inspection tours through the historical building filled the hours. Last year’s slate of officers, headed by Mrs. Amy Bull Crist of Montgomery, was returned to office. Henry P. Bull of Middletown was named vice-president, Robert McLeod Jackson of Campbell Hall secretary, and Ernest Bull of Blooming Grove treasurer. Mrs. Crist and Mr. Jackson were reelected trustees for three-year terms. George Andrews, Rutherford, N. J., was elected to succeed Alfred Booth of Campbell Hall, who withdrew because bylaws of the association state that at last one new trustee must be chosen at each election. Dolly Booth Genealogist The association approved the earlier selection by the board of managers of Dolly Watkins Booth as official genealogist. A special observance is planned for the 75th annual reunion next year. Tentative plans were discussed for a pageant. The pageant committee includes Dolly Booth of Campbell Hall, Cornelia Andrews of Rutherford, N. J., Mabel Knapp of Goshen, William Tremper of Middletown and Dr. R. C. Bull of Bethlehem, Pa. Making the longest journey to attend the reunion were Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Richardson of Miami, Florida, with their sons, Charles and Brooks. Oldest and Youngest Oldest member of the family present was Mrs. K. D. Bull of Chester. aged 92. There was a close contest for the distinction of being the youngest member present, but it was finally awarded to John Pierson Howell, six-months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Howell of Washingtonville. Runner-up was John Perry Griffin, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Griffin of Highland Falls. He is eight months old. One of the guests was former Justice A. H. F. Seeger, who congratulated the association on celebrating the arrival in Orange County of a man who founded a family that was so noted and so numerous. Committees for next year appointed by Mrs. Crist are: Picnic, Barto Wright Bull of Stony Ford; reception, Jean Hoeffler of Goshen; mistress of ceremonies, Merrie Ellen Van Tassell of Middletown. The property committee includes Hamlet S. Roe of Chester, Charles Slaughter of Warwick and Henry Bull of Middletown. Following the outdoor meeting, many of the members and guests visited the display of antiques and family heirlooms in the Stone House. Others went to the barn, which has been restored, and which was the scene of a lively square dance.

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