Mosquito Roarers | |
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Active | 1835-1840s |
Country | Florida Territory |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | Florida Militia |
Type | Militia |
Size | Company |
Engagements | Second Seminole War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Maj. Benjamin Putnam Lt. Dummett |
The Mosquito Roarers was an American militia company formed in Mosquito County, Florida. Called into service during the Fall of 1835, the militia became Company B of the Florida militia.[1] They were involved in battles against the Seminole people.