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Thunderstom Hampers Bull PicnicEntry/Object ID
00595Tags
William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House AssociationScope and Content
Weather & Meeting Disruptions
Sudden Thunderstorm: A sudden thunderstorm disrupted the outdoor picnic, forcing approximately 250 descendants of William Bull and Sarah Wells (one of Orange County's oldest families) to move inside the homestead for cover.
Leadership Changes:
Henry P. Bull expressed his desire to retire as board treasurer, having served on the board since 1941 and as treasurer since 1952. He noted he would be turning 80 the following year and wanted a younger successor.
Emma J. McWhorter resigned as family genealogist, with Mary Ann Cohen of Goshen taking over her work.
Homestead Preservation & Memorials
Memorial Service: An impressive memorial service was held at the stone house honoring Louis E. Brown and his wife, Corinne Bull Brown, who served as caretakers of the homestead for over 30 years and raised five children there.
New Reception Center: A committee, chaired by Peter Bull and assisted by Jean Thompson Vogelbach, has been formed to develop a reception center. It will feature an office, restrooms, and a library containing family memorabilia, books, and archives.
Barn Preservation: Efforts are underway to preserve a large barn on the property, including saving and reinstalling its original siding.
Family Highlights & Photos
Elizabeth Hunter of Washingtonville (a descendant through her father, Stephen) is pictured petting a pony.
Bess Jankowski of Campbell Hall and her two-year-old cousin, Ethan Wilcox of Illinois—two of the youngest members of the clan—are pictured enjoying an old-fashioned carriage, preferring it over listening to the adults' speeches.