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Pleasant Tackitt (Tackett) (April 22, 1803 – February 7, 1886) a 19th century politician, pioneer Methodist minister, stockman, teacher, farmer, Indian fighter and Confederate Officer. Tackitt was a key figure in the history of Arkansas and North Texas, including a state repersenitive of the Arkansas General Assembly. Because of his battles with Indians in Texas, Tackitt became known as the "fighting parson."