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144th Bull Family Annual PicnicEntry/Object ID
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William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House AssociationScope and Content
Sarah Wells' Descendants Gather at Homestead
The article covers the 114th annual Bull Family reunion, which took place on Saturday, August 6, 2011, at the historic Bull Stone House in Hamptonburgh, New York.
Key Highlights:
The Event: Approximately 250 descendants of William Bull and Sarah Wells traveled from across the country to celebrate their family heritage and connections.
Activities: The day featured picnic food, music, lawn games, animal displays, Civil War re-enactors, and the annual meeting of the William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association.
The Homestead: Built between 1716 and 1718 by William Bull, the Stone House has been continuously lived in by his descendants since 1827. During the event, the house was opened for tours, with family members sharing history about its construction, furnishings, and unique features (such as an indoor fresh water spring).
Historical Significance: Sarah Wells was the first European woman to settle in the Goshen area at just 18 years old. She later married William Bull, and together they had 12 children, establishing a prominent family dynasty in Orange County.
The family was also looking forward to the upcoming 300th anniversary of Sarah Wells' arrival in central Orange County.