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Undercurrents of resistance to British rule in the Colonies had become evermore apparent until open rebellion broke out in Massachusetts. Following the Battles of Lexington and Concord, General Washington was dispatched by the continental Congress to take command of the American troops who were besieging the British forces at Boston. The Continental Congress, in support of General Washington called upon the colonies to raise an army for the common defense.

In Response, New York's Provincial Congress in the Summer of 1775, raised five regiments of troops of which the Third New York regiment was a part of. The Third New York was comprised of men from Ulster, Suffolk and parts of modern day Greene and Duchess counties.

 
Three companies of the Third New York were organized on Long Island.

 

These were:

 

Captain Daniel Griffing's

(the First encompassing present day Southold, Riverhead and Northern Brookhaven)

 

Captain John Hulbert's

(the Third, including Easthampton, Southampton & Southern Brookhaven Town)

 

Captain John Grinnel's

(the Fifth, including the Towns of Huntington, Islip, Smithtown, and Babylon).

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Welcome one and all, to the online barracks of the 3rd New York Regiment, Long Island Companies! The Third New York Regiment is a not for profit historical organization committed, through precise attention to detail and authenticity, to the recreation of the daily activities of the Long Island soldier and his family during the Revolution. Our goal is to educate the public through living history by depicting and explaining the struggle and contributions of our forefathers here on Long Island.