Jacob Haish

Jacob Haish (March 9, 1826 – February 19, 1926) was one of the first inventors of barbed wire. His type of barbed wire was in direct competition with the other barbed wire manufacturers in DeKalb, Illinois. He was a known carpenter and architect in DeKalb County and designed several prominent DeKalb homes.

Jacob Haish
Born(1826-03-09)March 9, 1826
DiedFebruary 19, 1926(1926-02-19) (aged 99)
DeKalb, Illinois
Occupation(s)Carpenter, architect
Spouse
Sophie Ann Brown
(m. 1847)
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