Bits of Bull |
Here's where you will find some fascinating tidbits of Bull history.
Shorter stories than the "Tales of The Blue Book" section but definitely tales of note, talks and definitely topics for discussion around the dinner table. |
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Michael K. Brown on the History of the Bull Stone House
Michael K. Brown, 8th generation Bull Family Member and former resident and caretaker of the Bull Stone House presented a talk about the history of the Bull Stone House and the residents who kept it safe and preserved through the years. Here is the transcript of his presentation at the 152nd Annual Bull Family Reunion and Picnic on Saturday August 3rd, 2019.
Michael K. Brown, 8th generation Bull Family Member and former resident and caretaker of the Bull Stone House presented a talk about the history of the Bull Stone House and the residents who kept it safe and preserved through the years. Here is the transcript of his presentation at the 152nd Annual Bull Family Reunion and Picnic on Saturday August 3rd, 2019.
Cousin Jay Mould Climbs his Family Tree
So many television shows have shown the value of learning about one's genealogy; "Who Do You Think You Are?", "Finding Your Roots", etc. Our Bull family has some mighty impressive roots as we also keep discovering. Cousin Jay Mould just sent us a story about a possible connection from his Bull line to Lady Godiva, Countess of Mercia! Yes, that Lady Godiva, famous for purportedly riding horseback wearing nothing but her long tresses of golden hair in an appeal to her husband against the oppressive taxation of his people. Read Jay's story here, and let us know if you find some interesting branches in your tree.
So many television shows have shown the value of learning about one's genealogy; "Who Do You Think You Are?", "Finding Your Roots", etc. Our Bull family has some mighty impressive roots as we also keep discovering. Cousin Jay Mould just sent us a story about a possible connection from his Bull line to Lady Godiva, Countess of Mercia! Yes, that Lady Godiva, famous for purportedly riding horseback wearing nothing but her long tresses of golden hair in an appeal to her husband against the oppressive taxation of his people. Read Jay's story here, and let us know if you find some interesting branches in your tree.
Who was Sarah Wells?
9th generation Bull Family member, former newspaper journalist, and wearer of a multitude of other hats, cousin Julie Cole has been digging deep for the details of the story of Sarah Wells before she arrived on the Wawayanda Patent. Many theories are out there about who Sarah's parents were and where she was from, but no definitive answers have been proved. Read more about Julie's search and some of the amazing details she has uncovered here.
* UPDATE: Like all good investigative journalists Julie has discovered more information on her Sarah Wells research and disproved some of her previous theories. The attached paper shows some of Julie's earlier findings. She has since published the book, "Sarah, An American Pioneer" which presents her current theories about Sarah Wells' origin story. Julie hopes that all of her research inspires others to continue the search into the life of Sarah Wells and her prolific family legacy.
9th generation Bull Family member, former newspaper journalist, and wearer of a multitude of other hats, cousin Julie Cole has been digging deep for the details of the story of Sarah Wells before she arrived on the Wawayanda Patent. Many theories are out there about who Sarah's parents were and where she was from, but no definitive answers have been proved. Read more about Julie's search and some of the amazing details she has uncovered here.
* UPDATE: Like all good investigative journalists Julie has discovered more information on her Sarah Wells research and disproved some of her previous theories. The attached paper shows some of Julie's earlier findings. She has since published the book, "Sarah, An American Pioneer" which presents her current theories about Sarah Wells' origin story. Julie hopes that all of her research inspires others to continue the search into the life of Sarah Wells and her prolific family legacy.
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Was Thomas Bull a Loyalist?
Orange County Historian Johanna Yaun discusses the question in her most recent newsletter. Read the entire piece here. |
Amy Pearsall Uptegrove Bull Crist
Select the iconic image of Amy at right to read some interesting details about her life and her impact on our local history. |
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Charles Bull
Born on June 9, 1834 and died February 25, 1917. One of the children of Ebenezer Bull and Jane Pearsall, Charles served in the Civil War. Charles was unmarried but had a sweetheart named Nancy Reeve. Unfortunately, after a lover's quarrel Nancy married someone else and moved west to Kansas. Charles was in the Civil War and afterwards went to White Oak, New Mexico where he was a peace officer in the Lincoln Co Wars. He came back to Orange County when he was an old man. When he died, there was found in his pocket a daguerreotype of Nancy Reeve that he had always carried. His death was recorded in the Town of Hamptonburgh, Orange , NY. From page 357 of the first printing of The History and Genealogy of The William Bull and Sarah Wells Family of Orange County, New York |
Collette C. Fulton on the 300th Anniversary of Sarah Wells' Arrival
Collette C. Fulton, the former historian for the town of Cornwall-on-Hudson, presented at the 145th Annual Bull Family Reunion and Picnic in celebration of Sarah Wells' arrival in Orange County. Read the entire transcript here.
Collette C. Fulton, the former historian for the town of Cornwall-on-Hudson, presented at the 145th Annual Bull Family Reunion and Picnic in celebration of Sarah Wells' arrival in Orange County. Read the entire transcript here.