April 7

On this day in 1855, Catherine, wife of John Kirkland, died at age 64. 
Also on this day in 1855, Sarah, wife of A.S. Kirkland, died at age 30.  

April 6

On this day in 1853, Mary, wife of Peter Esmey died at age 75.

April 5

On this day in 1857, Cathy VanDerHyden died in her 76^th year. 

She was the wife of Col Garret P. VanWie. 

Her tombstone reads:

Dearest mother, thou has left us
Here thy loss we deeply feel
Rueless God that hath berift us
He can all our sorrows heal.
Beautiful be thy silent slumber
Beautiful in the grave so low
Thou no more will join our number
Thou no more our songs shall hear.

April 4

On this day in 1798, David Burhans registered his cattle mark with the Town of Bethlehem.

April 3

On this day in 1820, Catharine daughter of Peter Westervelt and Catharine Pool was born.

April 2

On this day in 1838, David W. Bender died, aged 37 years, 4 months and 8 days. He is buried in the Bender Family Burying Ground.

April 1

On this day in 1801, Lena, daughter of Marcus Lasher Jr & Elizabeth Kilmore was born.