DeKALB – On April 7 there will be a free, one-hour lecture at the DeKalb County History Center. The lecture will cover Jacob Haish, who in 1875 secured a patent for his “S Barb” wire design, claiming his spot in what is known as DeKalb’s “Barbed Wire Barons.” Known for his contribution to the barbed.
In 1875, Jacob Haish secured a patent for his “S Barb” wire design, claiming his spot as one of DeKalb’s “Barbed Wire Barons,” and a role in the development of the west.
<br/>While mostly known for his contribution to the barbed wire industry, Haish also patented and manufactured farming implements and was a banker. He left most of his fortune to the city of DeKalb, resulting in the public library and much more.
<br/>On Thursday, April 7, Jessi Haish Larue, a Haish family descendant, will present and discuss “new” artifacts and research related to this lesser-known barbed wire entrepreneur. LaRue has been researching in the Joiner History Room since fall 2021 in an effort to make Haish-related items more accessible to the public and creating conversation regarding Haish’s impact.
<br/>The lecture, titled “Adventures in Research: Exploring Jacob Haish,” is part of Brown Bag Lunch/Local Lore, a collaboration between the Ellwood House Museum and De