Mosquito Roarers

Mosquito Roarers
Dunlawton Plantation historical marker
Active1835-1840s
CountryFlorida Territory
AllegianceUnited States
BranchFlorida Militia
TypeMilitia
SizeCompany
EngagementsSecond 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.

  1. ^ Andrews, Mark (July 21, 1996). "Mosquito Roarers Militia Saw Action In Battles of Second Seminole War". Orlando Sentinel.