April 28

On this day in 1797, laying out a road near Teunis Slingerland’s from the bridge over Fontine Kill westerly. The Road Records book continues on April 29, 1797: from old and new road above mentioned to Van Zandt’s Mills. 

Also on this day in 1848, Michael Edgar Niver was baptized at the First Reformed Church of Bethlehem. 

April 27

On this day in 1831, Elizabeth LaGrange died at age 84.

April 26

On this day in 1849, Baltus Brate, age 66 years, died. He rests in the family burying  ground next to his wife Catharine. 

Also on this day in 1814, Peter A. Bradt reported stray animals on his property.

April 25

On this day in 1935, Col. William V. Hannay copied information from the tombstones of the LaGrange-McClasky Burying Ground that was located on Krumkill Road. 

Also on this date in 1829, survey of the Plumanskill (Crumkill) road from the Albany & Delaware Turnpike to the Bethlehem Turnpike near John Haswells.

April 24

On this day in 1824, John Becker reported stray animals on his property.

April 23

On this day in 1832, the infant daughter of Jacob and Sarah Ann Snyder died.

April 22

On this day in 1816, Daniel Flansburgh registered his cattle mark with the Town of Bethlehem.