Jacob Haish Mfg. Co

DeKalb, Illinois

 44 Years of Innovation & Invention
1872-1916

   Jacob Haish was born in Germany on
March 9, 1826.  Jacob immigrated in 1832 and became a well respected businessman in DeKalb, Illinois.  He died just about eighteen days short of his 100th birthday on
 February 19, 1926.  Please click on Jacob's History for much more information.

"S Barb"
Patented: August 31, 1875
Patent #167,124

   This site was created to preserve the history of Jacob Haish's company and his many contributions to our society.  Please use it as a reference and contact me with feedback or corrections.
Jacob still makes newspaper headlines over 80 years after his death.  Click below to read the article of continued philanthropy.
Kishwaukee Hospital Donation
Above pencil sketch drawing was copied from one
of the most comprehensive books about barb wire collecting:
 Barbed Wire Identification Encyclopedia
by Harold L. Hagemeier 		All Photos within this site are not to be copied without express written consent.
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