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GEORGE GOLDBACH (deceased) was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Oct. 1, 1837. He was of German parentage, his parents coming to this country in 1836. After the death of his mother he made his home with an uncle, Anthony Henger, who resided in Mt. Oliver. In 1861 he was married to Miss Catherine Brouder, whose parents were among the first settlers in Mt. Oliver; they were married at Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1837, settling in the neighborhood of the old homestead, which at present is one of the old landmarks of Lower St. Clair township. Mr. Goldbach in 1861 engaged actively in the grocery and feed business, and in 1863 opened a hotel. He died April 1, 1874, leaving a widow, two sons and four daughters: Margaret, who is a Sister of Mercy; Anthony G., teller in the City Savings Bank at Pittsburgh; Annie C., Mary M. and Sadie G., all at home, and George L. D. J., attending school at St. Vincent’s College. Mr. Goldbach was intimately identified with the growth of the community in which he resided, being elected justice of the peace for one term; was the originator of the Mt. Oliver fire company, and was its captain when he died; also was instrumental in the building of St. Joseph’s church, being one of the original trustees until the time of his death.