Thomas K. Bull


Thomas Kempis Bull was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1847 to 1849.

Early life

Thomas K. Bull was born to Levi Bull in 1810. His father was a lawyer and Episcopal clergyman. His grandfather Thomas Bull served in the Continental Army and served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He graduated from Dickinson College.

Career

Bull was a Whig. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1847 to 1849. He later joined the Republican Party.
Bull was an officer in the Pennsylvania State Militia.

Personal life

Bull married Julia H. Henderson, daughter of Thomas Henderson, of Chester County on September 27, 1859. His brothers James and William were lawyers. He lived on the Bull family property on French Creek in Chester County.
Bull died on March 28, 1893, aged 82, at his home in Warwick Township.