1st Regiment, Engineers and Mechanics, Michigan

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Brief History
The 1st Regiment, Engineers and Mechanics was Organized at Marshall, Michigan, September 12, 1861. It was mustered in through October 29, 1861. It was mustered out September 22, 1865 at Nashville, Tennessee. The regiment was discharged at Jackson, Michigan, October 1, 1865.

For more information about the 1st Regiment, Engineers and Mechanics and its history see:

1st Michigan Engineers and Mechanics web page includes histories, names of officers

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.

Company A  Many men from Grand Rapids  roster