William H. Jacobs | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 4, 1875 – January 1, 1877 | |
| Preceded by | Frederick W. Cotzhausen |
| Succeeded by | Thomas A. Bones |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 26, 1831 Holzen, Duchy of Brunswick, German Confederation |
| Died | September 11, 1882 (aged 50) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Caroline Schmidt
(m. 1857–1882) |
| Children | 9 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1864 |
| Rank | Colonel, USV |
| Commands | 26th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
William Heinrich Jacobs (November 26, 1831 – September 11, 1882) was a German American immigrant, banker, and Democratic politician. He served two years in the Wisconsin State Senate, representing the southern half of Milwaukee County. During the American Civil War, he served as colonel of the 26th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment (a German regiment) in the Union Army. He is the namesake of the town of Jacobs, Wisconsin. His name is sometimes anglicized as William Henry Jacobs.