Albany County Militia

Albany County was considerably larger in the 18th century; 16 regiments of militia were raised for service in the American Revolution. Some details on the service of militia men from Schenectady can be found in the transcription of "A History of Schenactady During the Revolution" provided by the Schenectady County Public Library.

Regiment Associated Area
1st Regt. City of Albany
2nd Regt. City of Schenectady
3rd Regt. 1st Rennselearwick Battalion
4th Regt. 2nd Rennselearwick Battalion
5th Regt. 3rd Rennselearwick Battalion
6th Regt. 4th Rennselearwick Battalion
7th Regt. Kinderhook District
8th Regt. 1st Claverack Battalion
9th Regt. 2nd Claverack Battalion
10th  Regt. Livingston Manor
11th Regt. Coxsackie
12th Regt. Half Moon and Ballston Districts
13th Regt. Saratoga District
14th Regt Hoosack and Schaghtecooke
15th Regt. Schoharie and Duanesburgh Districts
16th Regt. Kings District
Associated Exempts one company each from 12 different Districts

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