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Haan, JacobDescription
Image of former Holland MI resident Jacob Haan's record of service in the "Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War, Vol. 42"History
Jacob Haan was born on January 3rd, 1841 in the Netherlands. On December 18th, 1863 he enlisted in the 1st Michigan Mechanics and Engineers Co. B. He was promoted to Artificer on August 1st, 1865 and was mustered out on Sep. 22nd, 1865. Shortly after the war, he moved to Grand Rapids, MI. He passed on March 10th, 1899.The First Michigan Engineers and Mechanics was mustered on October 29th, 1861 (Companies L and M were organized in 1863. This regiment was responsible for building bridges, pontoons, boats, forts, saw mills, corduroy roads, and destroying enemy infrastructure. The regiment was often split up, following armies that needed their expertise. It contributed greatly to the Union war effort, providing much needed services in non combat roles.