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106th Bull Family Annual PicnicEntry/Object ID
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William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House AssociationScope and Content
Overview: The Bull Family Picnic
The article details the 106th Annual Bull Family Picnic, which brought together approximately 380 descendants of William Bull and Sarah Wells at their historic stone homestead in Hamptonburgh, NY.
Key Highlights from the Gathering
The Ancestral Homestead: The old stone house, built in 1722, served as the gathering place. The family is unique in having kept this original homestead in continuous family ownership and maintenance.
The Family Legacy: William Bull and Sarah Wells were married in 1718. They had 12 children (six boys and six girls). By 1796, they had 98 grandchildren and 212 great-grandchildren, establishing one of the most prominent early families in Orange County.
The Wheeler Family: A large contingent of Wheelers (descendants of the family) attended and are pictured in a group photo.
Generational Highlights:
Oldest and Youngest: Georgia Watkins Ackerly of Crystal Run, NY (the oldest at the picnic at age 95) is pictured holding her 10-day-old great-great-nephew, David Samuel Cohen of Warwick (the youngest at the picnic).
Five Generations: The family celebrated having five living generations present at the gathering.
Memorial Resolution for Dolly Weygant Booth (1887–1975)
A significant portion of the clipping is dedicated to a formal resolution honoring Dolly Weygant Booth, a deeply respected family historian, genealogist, and community member who passed away on April 25, 1967 (with the resolution formalized later).
Her Contributions: Dolly was a vital member of the Bill Family Association, the historical society, and the DAR. She dedicated her life to helping family members trace their ancestry and documenting local history.
The Resolution: The family expressed profound gratitude for her decades of meticulous record-keeping, warm hospitality, and guidance, noting that her efforts preserved the heritage of the Bull family for future generations.