Bellow's Regiment of Militia

Bellow's Regiment of Militia also known as the 16th New Hampshire Militia Regiment was called up at Walpole, New Hampshire, on September 21, 1777, as reinforcements for the Continental Army during the Saratoga Campaign. The regiment marched quickly to join the gathering forces of Gen. Horatio Gates as he faced British Gen. John Burgoyne in northern New York. The regiment served in Gen. William Whipple's brigade of New Hampshire militia. With the surrender of Burgoyne's Army on October 17 the regiment was disbanded on October 27, 1777.

Bellow's Regiment of Militia
Active1777
AllegianceState of New Hampshire
TypeInfantry
Part ofNew Hampshire Militia
EngagementsBemis Heights
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Benjamin Bellow

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