Van Alstyne's Regiment of Militia
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| Van Alstyne's Regiment of Militia | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1777 |
| Allegiance | State of New York |
| Type | militia |
| Part of | New York Militia |
| Battles/wars | Saratoga |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
Abraham Van Alstyne |
| Saratoga campaign, 1777 |
|---|
| Ticonderoga – Hubbardton – Fort Ann – Oriskany – Bennington – 1st Saratoga (Freeman's Farm) – 2nd Saratoga (Bemis Heights) |
The Van Alstyne's Regiment of Militia also know as the 7th Albany County Militia Regimentwas called up in July, 1777 at Kinderhook, New York to reinforce the Gen. Horatio Gates's Continental Army during the Saratoga Campaign. The regiment served in Brigadier General Abraham Ten Broek's Brigade. With the defeat of General John Burgoyne's British Army on October 17, 1777 the regiment stood down.
