Douglas Dummett | |
|---|---|
 Dummett and his wife Leandra | |
| Member of the Legislative Council of the Territory of Florida representing St. Johns County | |
| In office 1843–1845 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from Mosquito County | |
| In office 1845–1845 Serving with Algernon S. Speer | |
| Preceded by | Thomas T. Russell |
| Succeeded by | Mosquito County split and renamed |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1806 Barbados |
| Died | 1873 Florida |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Frances Hunter (m. 1837, div. 1844), Leandra Fernandez |
Douglas Dummett (1806–1873) was an American planter, plantation owner, and politician. He served as a member of the Legislative Council of the Territory of Florida representing St. Johns County in 1843, and a member of the Florida House of Representatives representing Mosquito County in 1845. He was instrumental in developing the Indian River Citrus industry in Florida.[1]
- ^ Cave, Damien (December 31, 2009). "Deep Roots, Oranges and a Taste of Florida's Past". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-01-02.