Pleasant B. Tully
American politician (1829-1897)
Pleasant Britton Tully (March 21, 1829 – March 24, 1897) was an American politician and lawyer who served a single term in the United States House of Representatives, representing the 4th congressional district of California from 1883 to 1885 as a Democrat in the 48th United States Congress.
Early life and education
Tully was born in Henderson County, Tennessee, on March 21, 1829. When he was nine years old, Tully moved to Arkansas with his father, who settled in Phillips County in 1838. Tully attended public and private schools, graduating from Reell's Academy in 1849.
At the age of 21, Tully briefly moved to Texas, though returned to Arkansas, where he engaged in mercantile pursuits. He returned to Texas in 1853 before moving to California that same year, where he engaged in mining.
Tilly settled in Gilroy, California, on May 2, 1858. He studied law.
Career
Tully was admitted to the bar in 1863, after which he commenced practice. He served as delegate at large to California's constitutional convention in 1879.
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