1st Regiment,Michigan Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

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Brief History
The 1st Regiment, Michigan Volunteer Infantry (Colored) was organized at Detroit, Michigan, August, 1863, to February, 1864. It was mustered in February 17, 1864. It was mustered out September 30, 1865 at Charleston, South Carolina.

Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin
Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.

Other Sources
National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).