The Regiment was authorized on May 26, 1775 in the New Hampshire State troops as Capt. Timothy Bedel's Company of Rangers. Organized on June 23, 1775 at Coos. Expanded between July 5-6, 1775 as Maj. Timothy Bedel's Corps of Rangers, to consist of 3 companies. It was assigned on August 7, 1775 to the New York (later Northern Department). Expanded and reorganized in the Continental Army 8 January-12 March 1776 as Bedel's Regiment, to consist of 8 companies from Northwestern New Hampshire, and assigned to the Canadian Department. Relieved on July 2, 1776 from the Canadian Department and assigned to the Northern Department and disbanded on January 1, 1777.