Van Woert's Regiment of Militia

The Van Woert's Regiment of Militia, also known as the 16th Albany County Militia Regiment, was called up in July, 1777 at Hoosick, New York, United States, to reinforce General Horatio Gates's Continental Army during the Saratoga Campaign. The regiment served in Brigadier General Abraham Ten Broeck's Brigade. With the defeat of General John Burgoyne's British Army on October 17, 1777, the regiment stood down.

Van Woert's Regiment of Militia
Active	1777
Allegiance	State of New York
Type	militia
Part of	New York Militia
Engagements	Saratoga
Commanders
Notable commanders	Lewis Van Woert

See also

• Albany County militia

External links

• Bibliography of the Continental Army in New York compiled by the United States Army Center of Military History