Further Reading
- Johnson, E. Polk (1912). A History of Kentucky and Kentuckians: The Leaders and Representative Men in Commerce, Industry and Modern Activities. Lewis Publishing Company. p. 606. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| Name | Bullitt, Thomas |
| Alternative names | |
| Short description | United States soldier and pioneer |
| Date of birth | c.1734 |
| Place of birth | Prince William County, Virginia, United States |
| Date of death | 1782 |
| Place of death | |
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