A forlorn sandstone headstone, toppled and in poor condition in St. Peter's Burial Ground, East Maitland, marks the last resting place of legendary Police Magistrate Edward Denny Day, who was known throughout the district for his courage, integrity and persistent pursuit of justice.

In October 1837 Captain Day was appointed to Muswellbrook where in June 1838 he led a party to apprehend the murderers of 28 aborigines who had been slain at Myall Creek.

Edward Denny Day's heroic exertions in the Valley also included the capture of the Jew boy Gang.