Van Ness' Regiment of Militia
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| Van Ness' Regiment of Militia | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1777 |
| Allegiance | State of New York |
| Type | militia |
| Part of | New York Militia |
| Battles/wars | Saratoga |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
Peter Van Ness |
| Saratoga campaign, 1777 |
|---|
| Ticonderoga – Hubbardton – Fort Ann – Oriskany – Bennington – 1st Saratoga (Freeman's Farm) – 2nd Saratoga (Bemis Heights) |
The Van Ness' Regiment of Militia also know as the 9th Albany County Militia Regimentwas called up in July, 1777 at Claverack, 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.
