Edward Denny Day

Edward Denny Day (1801 - 6 May 1876) was an Irish-Australian police magistrate famous for arresting the perpetrators of the Myall Creek Massacre and capturing the bushranger Edward Davis.

Early life Denny Day, as he was known, was born in Tralee, Country Kerry, Ireland in 1801. In 1820 he joined the 46th Regiment. In 1833 he became a lieutenant in the 62nd Regiment. In January 1836 he became the magistrate for the Vale of Clywdd.

Personal life In 1836 he married Margaret the daughter of postmaster-general James Raymond. The couple had eleven children together. After the capture of Davis the residents of Scone presented him with a plate for his services. He was a foundation member of the Australian Immigration Association and was elected chairman of the Maitland branch On 16 February 1844 he laid the foundation stone for the new gaol at East Maitland. In January 1846 he laid the foundation of a new hospital at Maitland. He was unsuccessful as a businessman and his estate was sequestrated in 1848. He died on 6 May 1876. He is buried at St Peter's Burial Ground, East Maitland. At St Peter's Church, Maitland there is a stained glass window dating back to 1887 with the inscription: "To the Glory of God and in memory of Edward Denny Day of the 62nd Regiment who fell asleep 6 May 1876."