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 Schenectady During the Revolution" provided by the Schenectady County Public Library. Also see the recreated 2nd Regiment, Albany County Militia page.
| 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 |