The Van Woert's Regiment of Militia, also known as the 16th Albany County Militia Regiment,
[New York In The Revolution (Roberts), pg 13]
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The Town of Hoosick is in the northeastern corner of Rensselaer County.
History
The town of Hoosick ...
, United States, to reinforce General Horatio Gates
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's Continental Army
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during the Saratoga Campaign
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. The regiment served in Brigadier General
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Abraham Ten Broeck
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's Brigade. With the defeat of General John Burgoyne
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's British Army
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on October 17, 1777, the regiment stood down.
See also
*Albany County militia The Albany County militia was the colonial militia of Albany County, New York. Drawn from the general male population, by law all male inhabitants from 15 to 55 had to be enrolled in militia companies, the later known by the name of their commanders ...
External links
Bibliography of the Continental Army in New York
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References
Albany militia
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