The Tryon County militia would go on to fight at the important battles of Oriskany and Johnstown (among others) during the war.
Early in 1772, the Colony of New York passed a bill for the establishment of organized militia in each county.
The second regiment, or battalion, of the Tryon County Militia was commanded by Colonel Jacob Klock.
The third regiment, or battalion, of the Tryon County Militia was commanded by Colonel Frederick Visscher.
Sixty men served as minutemen under Colonel Samuel Campbell and Captain Francis Utt.
A company of exempted soldiers acted as a home guard under the command of Captain Jellis Fonda.