In 1900, Bullman married Mary Agnes Herbert of
San Francisco. The couple had three sons, John Jr. (Jack), Spencer, and Herbert (Buddy), plus a daughter, Mary Esther. His sons were jockeys. Spencer was most successful but was seriously injured during a race which ended his career. His youngest son Herbert (Buddy/Beau) Bullman served decades in the
United States Navy achieving the Rank of Chief Petty Officer. He survived the Japanese
attack on Pearl Harbor and later numerous airborne missions in the
Pacific Theatre and the
South-East Asian theatre of World War II. ==Passing==