Carlos Howard

Carlos Howard (c. 1738 - ?) was an Irish-born military officer who served as Governor of West Florida (in Pensacola), between 1792 and 1793. Prior to that appointment, he served as secretary and general administrative assistant to the East Florida Governor Vicente Manuel de Céspedes y Velasco, in St. Augustine.

Biography He joined the Spanish army in his youth, attaining the rank of captain. He was part of the Irish Infantry Regiment, where he attained the rank of lieutenant colonel.

Eventually he emigrated to Florida, where he became secretary of the Governor Vicente Manuel de Céspedes y Velasco. where he established a small militia among the settlers on the Nassau and St. Marys Rivers. He left the office in August 1793.

Personal life Howard spoke English, French and Spanish.