Wells' Regiment of Militia

Wells' Regiment of Militia
Active 1777
Allegiance State of Massachusetts
Type Infantry
Part of Massachusetts militia
Engagements Bemis Heights
Commanders
Notable
commanders		 David Wells

Wells' Regiment of Militia also known as the 5th Hampshire County Militia Regiment was called up at Shelburne, Massachusetts on September 22, 1777 as reinforcements for the Continental Army during the Saratoga Campaign. The regiment marched quickly to join the gathering forces of General Horatio Gates as he faced British General John Burgoyne in northern New York. The regiment served in General Fellow's brigade. With the surrender of Burgoyne's Army on October 17,1777, the regiment was disbanded the next day (October 18, 1777).

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