Backofen--At the residence of his daughter, Mrs. M. Schleiter, 613 Fifth Ave, on Thursday, August, 27 at 7:30 am. G.G. Backofen in the 79th year of his age. Funeral takes place this afternoon, August 29 at 2 oclock. Friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend. (Source: Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette, Saturday, August 29, 1889) (Contributor: Dave Kraska, [email protected])