Van Schoonhoven's Regiment of Militia
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| Van Schoonoven's Regiment of Militia | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1777 |
| Allegiance | State of New York |
| Type | militia |
| Part of | New York Militia |
| Battles/wars | Saratoga |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
Jacobus Van Schoonoven |
| Saratoga campaign, 1777 |
|---|
| Ticonderoga – Hubbardton – Fort Ann – Oriskany – Bennington – 1st Saratoga (Freeman's Farm) – 2nd Saratoga (Bemis Heights) |
The Van Schoonoven's Regiment of Militia also know as the 12th Albany County Militia Regiment was called up in July 1777 at Halfmoon, New York, to reinforce 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.
