77th Regiment
New York State Militia
New York National Guard
Civil War

History
The following is taken from New York in the War of the Rebellion, 3rd ed. Frederick Phisterer. Albany: J. B. Lyon Company, 1912.

Mustered in: August 2, 1864
Mustered out: november 19, 1864.

This regiment, not now in existence, but then located at New York city, was mustered in the service of the United States for 100 days, August 2, 1864; commanded by Col. Thomas Lynch, it (seven companies) served at the depot at Elmira, and, November 19, 1864, it was mustered out and honorably discharged from the United States service at New York city, to date November 9, 1864, having lost during its service by death of disease, one officer.

See here for a brief history of the State Militia / National Guard.

Further Reading
This is meant to be a comprehensive list. If, however, you know of a resource that is not listed below, please send an email to int-historians@ng.army.mil with the name of the resource and where it is located. This can include photographs, letters, articles and other non-book materials. Also, if you have any materials in your possession that you would like to donate, the museum is always looking for items specific to New York's military heritage. Thank you.

Items in the museum collection are in bold.

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