Thomas E. Pulliam
Who's Who in Arizona, 1913, page 546

Thomas E. Pulliam, sheriff of Coconino County was born at 
Fort Smith Arkansas, in 1861, where he received his early 
training, education and business experience.  It was at 
an early age he departed from the home circle and began the 
battle of life unaided.  His genial good humor and ability 
to make the best of every situation in life 
has saved him the hard fought battle.  

Mr. Pulliam came to Flagstaff from Los Angeles in the spring 
of 1889 and it was but a short time before he found himself 
surrounded by a host of newly made, but staunch 
friends who have ever stood him in good stead politically, as 
well as socially. 

In 1896 he was elected by a large majority to the office of 
Recorder of the County and by reason of good service, courteous 
treatment and unfailing good nature to those with whom he 
came in contact, he was re-elected in 1898.  At the close of 
his second term, as a further testimony of his worth and 
ability , he was elected a member of the Board of Supervisors 
for Coconino county and now, last but not 
least, comes his election to the office of Sheriff.  His 
fearless and conscientious disposition together with his 
experience as Deputy sheriff are assurances that he will 
fill the office with credit both to himself and the new 
state of Arizona.