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Laffan, James Thomas. James arrived in Western Australia in 02/1887 on the Australind from the U.K., travelling via Singapore. James married Amelia Baston (17/07/1864-12/07/1940) on 29/09/1892. Amelia was the daughter of George and Elizabeth (nee Sutton). He practised for a short time in Bunbury before proceeding to Wyndham. He was the resident medical officer in various towns of the North West according to the Government Gazettes from 1887 to 1890. He was a Justice of Peace for East Kimberley in 1888. James travelled to Geraldton in 1894. 

Lamb, J. He arrived on 07/11/1869 on the Elizabeth Ann Oliver from South Australia. He was at Bunbury on 13/12/1875. He arrived again on 14/12/1882 on the Macedon from the Eastern colonies.

Lambe, James. James was the son of Patrick and Catherine. James married Mary Roland at the Roman Catholic Church in Perth on 28/12/1862. Mary Roland was the daughter of John and Mary. Their children were Charles (1864-), Patrick (1865-1897), who was born in Fremantle and Alicia Catherine (1867-), who was baptised at the Perth Roman Catholic Church. James travelled to South Australia and was back by 1865. He was a tanner under the company James Lambe and Co and travelled to York in 1868, Bunbury in 1869 and Albany in 1887 to employ four ticket of leave men 1871-1876 at Albany, one a tanner, another a carter. James signed a petition in Krakouer's favour on 08/1885. James also petitioned for the Post Office to be moved from Gordon River to Tunney in 1887. He was a part of the Roman Catholic church.

Lambe, Patrick (1799-31/01/1890) (Albany). Patrick arrived in Western Australia in 1855 on the Adelaide as an Enrolled Pensioner Guard with his wife and family. Patrick married Catherine Hannaway on 22/05/1831. Their children were James, Ann Therese (1855-1856), Elizabeth (1856-), Patrick, Charlotte (1857-). Patrick was formerly a Private in the 98th Regiment. He was enlisted in 1827 and discharged in 1849. Patrick was in Perth during the 1850s. Patrick employed a ticket of leave man there in 1859. Patrick was discharged in 1866, granted land in Perth, but went to South Australia, then back to Bunbury from 1877 to 1885 according to the Almanack, and then to Albany. Patrick and his wife petitioned for the Post Office to be moved from Gordon River to Tunney in 1887. Patrick went to Albany in 1888 to live with his married daughter.

Larkin, James Charles was born in Bunbury. James Charles was the son of Thomas and Mary nee. McCourt. Thomas and Mary married on 09/11/1903 at the York Roman Catholic Church. Lucy Florence Reilly was the daughter of Patrick and Mary nee Ryan of Beverley.

Larkin, Patrick (1802-09/1847). He was from Bunbury. Patrick arrived in 09/1833 from Tasmania with his Regiment. Patrick married Bridget. Bridget (-15/10/1855). Their children were Bridget (1834-), Jonn (1835-). Thomas, (1837-). Mary, (1839-), Edward L, (1844-). Their daughter Bridget got married in 1846 to John Hurford, a Soldier in the 21st Regiment. Patrick was stationed at Murray River and was discharged in Western Australia in 1840. Patrick settled at Vasse. His wife, Bridget, was hanged for murder. 

Laurence, Eric/Edward Hayes (21/01/1846-17/11/1885). Eric was the son of George and Caroline, cousin of F. P. Barlee, Colonel Secretary. Eric arrived in Western Australia on 12/01/1863 on the Palestine and departed in 1873 or 1874. Eric married Rose Annetta Johnston (27/07/1849-09/12/1933) on 27/06/1883 at the Bunbury Church of England. Rose was the daughter of Harley Robert. Eric was a clerk for eight months then was a Resident Magistrate in Toodyay. Eric was also a third-class clerk from 1866 to 1869. Eric also was Secretary for the Perth Horticulture Society from 1865. Eric was the Champion Bay Resident Magistrate in 1871. Eric was also Justice of Peace and Residing Magistrate for Roebourne and Bunbury. He was also active in Church of England church work for the Young Men's Society in 1869. Eric visited England and returned with Miss F. Laurence in 09/1875 on the Daylight. 

Lawrence, Miss. In Bunbury, she was an assistant teacher in 1867.

Lawrence, George (26/05/1846-05/11/1922). He died in Perth. George was the son of James Thompson and Harriet nee Moore. George married Ellen Jane Buswell (24/05/1860-29/4/1910) in Bunbury. Ellen was the daughter of Joseph and Eliza nee Cross. George's and Ellen's children were Mary Maria (1880-), May E, (1883-1884), Agnes E (1885-1885), George David (1886-1966), Francis (1888-1889), Preston James (1890-1941), unnamed infant (1893-1893), Daisy Alma (1895-), Leslie Walter (1897-1976) and Minna Ellen (1899-). George was a farmer in Bunbury during 1868 and then a carpenter in 1874. George employed three ticket of leave men in 1871 and 1872. 

Lawrence, William Chipper (04/06/1848-09/03/1923). He was born in Bunbury and died at Mount Lawley. William was the second son of James Thompson and Harriet nee Moore. William got married in 1873 to Jane Charlotte Howell (26/11/1854-11/03/1920). Jane was the daughter of William and Elizabeth nee Denton. William and Jane's children were Grace Hilda, who died at five years of age. Their children were Frank (1876-1897), Myra Gertrude (1881-1969), Rohilla (1884-1973), Myrtle Harriet (1887-1964), Irwin Fitzroy (1889-1956), Raymond Forrest (1890-1943), Ruby Valette (1891-1974), Hazel Geraldine (1899-1951) and Gordon Ord (1900-1960). William joined the police force in 1871 and served at Perth, Dongara, Guildford, Roebourne and Geraldton. William was a corporal during 1879 and a Sub-Inspector during 1885. William went to the Kimberley in 1889 and was in charge of the North West, being an Inspector in 1893 and being promoted to Chief Inspector in 1899. William travelled to Perth in 1900 and became the Superintendent of the Police in the Metropolitan area. William retired in 1912. He was a Justice of the Peace in 1900. He was educated in Picton. His religion was presbyterian. 

Lawson, Charles (1805-). He arrived in Western Australia on 05/1839 on the Montreal. Charles married Maria Lockyer in 07/1843. Maria (1823-) and their children were Frederick Charles (1841-1841), Mary Ann (1843-) and Charles (1846-). Charles was a solicitor in Perth in 12/1845. Charles was also a Clerk of the Court at Bunbury. In 07/1847, Charles inherited a baronetcy and returned to England with his wife and family on the Unicorn.

Layman, George Wallace (25/08/1860-22/01/1892). He was born in Wonnerup and died in Wilgarrup. George was the son of George and Amelia. On 05/05/1887 at Bundidup Farm, George married Matilda Louisa Hayward (26/06/1864-07/05/1961), who died in Perth. She was the daughter of Thomas and Catherine. George's and Matilda's children were Catherine Amelia (1888-1966), George (1889-1977), who was born in Donnybrook and Clair (1891-). George was a farmer and pastoralist. He was also a leasehold at Wilgarup. George was also a meat contractor for PandO boats at Albany, which sent produce to Bunbury. He was a part of the Church of England. 

Layman, Ida Agnes (1871-24/6/1953). She was born in Wonnerup and died in Perth. Ida was the daughter of George and Amelia. Ida was a homemaker and cook. She also played tennis, rode a bicycle which was the first in the district. Ida was also active in farm work. Ida was educated at Wonnerup and a private school in Bunbury. She was a liberal and was part of the Church of England. 

Lecaille, Reverend. Fr. Adolphus (23/09/1826- 07/05/1908). He was born in Belgium and died in Perth. Adolphus arrived on 12/02/1858 on the Lochnagar. Adolphus was a Roman Church Clergyman at Dardanup and Bunbury during 1858, later Champion Bay 1865 to 1877 and Vasse in 1887. He was naturalised on 18/11/1859. Adolphus was a builder of churches, and he also opened schools.

Lee, C. E. According to the 1873 Government Gazette, he was a postmaster in Bunbury.

Lee, E. He employed a ticket of leave man at Bunbury in 1872.

Lee, Hugh (1846-). He was the son of Patrick and Elizabeth nee Nolan. Hugh arrived in Western Australia on 24/10/1850 on the Hashemy with his parents. In Bunbury, he was a carpenter from 1873 to 1889. He employed a ticket of leave labourer in 1872.

Lee, John (-30/10/1886). He died suddenly in his hut at Goodwood Saw Mills in Bunbury.

Lee, John (1829-20/01/1895). He died at Mount Eliza and was an expiree. John arrived in Western Australia on 02/06/1855 on the Stag. John employed six ticket of leave men between 1864 and 1871 at Bunbury, including two sawyers and a cook.

Lee, Patrick (1805-06/05/1870). He died in Bunbury. Patrick arrived in Western Australia on 24/10/1850 on the Hashemy as an enrolled pensioner guard with his wife, Elizabeth nee Nolan. Their children were Hugh (1846-), Thomas William (1852-), Mary Annie, born in Bunbury and Elizabeth Jane (1861-1937). Patrick was formerly a Private in the 47th Regiment. He owned Bunbury Town lots in 1855 and 1858. Patrick also employed two ticket of leave men in 1869 and 1870. Salvado listed him in 1854. Patrick also assisted in the building of the Roman Catholic Church in 1868.

Lee, Thomas. In Bunbury he was a carter between 1873 and 1885.

Leeman, Henry (1834-). He was an expiree. Henry arrived in Western Australia on 29/01/1862 onboard the Lincelles. He got married to Ellen at Fremantle in 1870. When Henry arrived in Bunbury, he became a farmer and a carpenter. He was a carpenter from 1874 to 1889, according to the AImanack and moved to Augusta by 1889. He employed four ticket of leave men from 1870 to 1874, including two brickmakers and a mason.

Leer, William R. He got married on 07/09/1869 in Bunbury to Ellen Brennan. Ellen (1849-) arrived on 15/04/1867 on the Strathmore.

Lefroy, Gerald de Courcy (04/10/1819-15/12/1877). Gerald was the son of Reverend Henry of Sastry Glebe from Ireland. Gerald arrived in Western Australia on 04/01/1843 on the Lady Grey with brother Anthony O'Grady. Gerald got married on 18/03/1852 to Elizabeth (28/12/1831-22/07/1908). Elizabeth was the eldest daughter of W .L. Brockman of Herne Hill. Gerald's and Elizabeth's children were Henry Gerald (1854-1934), William Gerald (1856-1924), Frances Geraldine (1858-1941) in Ireland, Dorothea Elizabeth Geraldine (1860-1944), Margaret Geraldine (1863-1903). Florence Geraldine (1865-1911), De Courcy Gerald (1869-1945/8), Isabella Mary Geraldine (1871-), Julius Anthony Gerald (1875-) and Arthur Langlois Gerald (1877-1929) who was born in Canada. Gerald was a pastoralist farmer in the Avon district and at Walebing, Victoria Plains, until the 1850s. He then abruptly returned to Ireland on 16/06/1853 on the Madras with horses on the Pyrenees then returned to W.A. in 1860. Gerald went to the Warren district, where he was appointed Sheep Inspector in 1869. He was the Resident Magistrate in Bunbury. He was a farmer of "The Jayes". He was a Justice of the Peace in 1875. He employed eight ticket of leave men from 1865 to 1877.

Lefroy, William Gerald (06/10/1856-10/1924). William was born in Ireland and died in Moora. William was the son of Gerald De Courcy and Elizabeth nee Brockman. William arrived in 1860 with his parents and married on 04/04/1888 at the Guildford Church of England to Flora Mary Barrett Lennard (07/05/1867-02/08/1958). Flora was the daughter of Edward Graham and Mary Ann nee Hardey. William's and Flora's children were Rose Elizabeth (1889-), Lucille Mary (1891-), Ethel Flora (1893-), William Edward De Courcy (1894-), Frederick St John (1896-), Alice Maud (1897-1898), Herbert Kitchener (1899-), Powell Roberts (1900-), Margaret Grace (1902-), Jocelyn O'Grady (1903-), George (1904-1904), James (1904-1904), Gwendolyn Mary (1906-), Thomas Henry Maynard (1908-) and Frances Dorothea (1910-). At sixteen years old, William owned a small boat and went to Shark Bay for pearl fishing for six months. William was also a swan farmer in 1878. He employed two ticket of leave men at "Herne Hill" from 1878 to 1879. In 1880 he went to Carnarvon, working for C. S. Brockman. J. Brockman moved to Bunbury for two years. He leased "Boolathana Station" for three years, then established "Yanyeareddy Station" with his brother at Lyndon River. He left his brother in charge in 1890 and farmed "Herne Hill" again and bought "Towera Station" in 1910. He was a member of the Swan Road Board and was Chairman for three terms. William was also Vice President of Pastoralists' Association and Member of Turf Club and Weld Club Residence "Mileura", Cottesloe. He was also educated in Bunbury. 

Leo, Thomas, E. and N. S. Leo. He arrived in Western Australia on 29/09/1875 on the Charlotte Padbury from London. Thomas employed a ticket of leave man in 1882 at Bunbury.

Leonard, Frederick (04/1847) He lived in Western Australia. Frederick was the son of Richard and Eliza nee Burt. Frederick was a blacksmith in Perth by 1869. He moved to Hay Street in Bunbury in 1877, Guildford 1887 to 1888, then Perth in 1889. He was a part of the Congregational Church.

Lewis, Arthur. He lived in Busselton. He applied for Town Lots in 1866. He had a pastoral leasehold in 1866 in the Sussex district. Arthur employed ten ticket of leave men from 1865 to 1867 at Busselton and Bunbury. He was also a publican at Vasse for the Commercial Hotel in 1866.

Linn, John (-06/02/1841). He went on the ship Hercules and died in Bunbury.

Linthorne, Henry Peach (1816-29/11/1861). He arrived in Western Australia on board the Amelia in 1830. Henry got married in 1844 in Perth to MatiIda Louisa Stokes (19/03/1824-1903). Matilda was the daughter of George and Rachel. Henry's and Matilda's children were William (1846-1920), Annie Matilda (1848-1931), Henry (1850-1854), who drowned in the well while in care of G. Stokes, Ellen nicknamed Nellie (1851-), Sarah (1859-1925) and Fanny Maria (1860-1941). Henry was a boatman and sandalwood cutter and was formerly in the Royal Navy. Henry was appointed warden at the Convict Establishment in Fremantle in 07/1850. In 1856 he was appointed the Barracks Sergeant, and by 1861 he was the Commissioner Clerk. Henry died en route to Bunbury in the course of duties. Henry's wife and two children visited South Australia on 26/08/1857.

Linton, Thomas (1820-20/04/1879). He died in Wonnerup and was an expiree. He arrived in Western Australia on 01/06/1858 on the Lord Raglan while his wife and children remained in the U.K. While he was staying in Bunbury, he became a farmer. He employed nineteen ticket of leave men between 1864 and 1879 at Picton. 

Lipschitz, Liam. He was an expiree. He was a son of Israel and arrived in Western Australia on 28/03/1854 on the the Sea Park. He was a Widower. Liam was married a second time on 15/07/1859 at Bunbury to Caroline Hall, daughter of John, a miller. Liam' and Caroline' child was Audrey (1860-), who was born in Bunbury. Liam was a hawker and Bunbury farmer by trade in 1861. He was also a general dealer and storekeeper during the years 1873 to 1877. He bought 80 acres in 1866 in the Wellington district and had a pastoral lease at Dardanup in the 1860s. He employed nineteen ticket of leave men between 1863 and 1876.

Little Miss. She was a Bunbury schoolmistress and part of the Roman Catholic Church from 1879 to 1880. This woman made some voyages to the Eastern colonies and London in 1885, 1886 and 1888. 

Little, Thomas (1800-05/11/1877). He was born in Ireland and died in Dardanup. He arrived in 02/1838 aboard the Caillaidon from India with his wife and family. Thomas was married to Eliza (1806-24/11/1866) in Dardanup. Thomas and Eliza's child was Thomas William (1833-1869). Thomas was a farmer in the regions of Bunbury and Australind. He was also a grazier. Later he became the Manager of Prinsep's estate Belvidere in Australind. He moved to his property, Dardanup, in 03/1854. He was a Justice of the Peace in 1855. He settled several Irish families on 100ac blocks. Salvado listed him in 1854. He gave 50 acres for the church built by 1857 and opened a school. He employed seven ticket of leave men from 1863 to 1869.

Little, Thomas. He was the son of Thomas and Eliza. He arrived in Western Australia on 02/1838 aboard the Caillaidon with his parents. Salvado listed him in 1854. By trade, Thomas followed his father's footsteps and was a farmer/grazier in the region since 1868. Around 1874, Thomas went to the Champion Bay district. He employed six ticket of leave men at "Meeka" Station 1879-1884 in the Murchison. He was a Justice of the Peace. 

Locke, John Bavage (15/11/1825-18/06/1870). He was born in England and died in Lockeville. John arrived in Western Australia on 6/12/1842 aboard the Trusty with his parents. John was married on 12/01/1854 at Wonnerup to Mary Layhan (07/09/1836- 08/06/1888). John and Mary's children were Eugene Norfolk Montague (1855-), Ernest (1856-1937), Alton George Felix (1858-1939), Justice Baron (1860-1942), Mordaunt (1862-1931), Ella Haria Ghita (1864-1946), Alms (1866-), Bertha (1868) and Henry Aubrey (1870-1875). John took up land selected by Lieutenant Bunbury on the townsite. He named the property "Lockeville" in Wonnerup. He was a gentleman and a farmer. His wife was the local postmistress from 1874 to 1888. He employed thirty ticket of leave men from 1862 to 1870.

Lovegrove, Charles Doctor (29/5/1844-). He was born in England. Charles was the fifth son of Dr Joseph. Charles arrived in Western Australia on 8/10/1889 aboard the Nairnshire with his wife and two children. He married Kate Snodin, daughter of George of England. His second marriage was to Mary, the widow of Dr G. Barward Brown. Charles also studied medicine at Liverpool and graduated from Edinburgh in 1881. Charles practised at Fremantle and became the Carnarvon Medical officer and worked at Bunbury in 1891 and Resident Magistrate at Bridgetown. In 1892 Charles settled at Pinjarra as a medical officer and was the Resident Magistrate for 21 years, during which time a hospital was opened there. Charles was educated at Allborough Grammar School in Suffolk. He was a Justice of the Peace. 

Lovegrove, Dr Thomas Henry (08/09/1842-13/12/1927). Thomas was the son of Dr Joseph, and they arrived in Western Australia on 14/01/1868 aboard the Tartar in cabin-class as a surgeon. Thomas got married on 13/05/1869 at the Bunbury Church of England to Elinor Maude Katherine Eliot (15/07/1844-18/04/1915). Elinor was the daughter of George and Louisa. Their children were Annette Haude (1870-1948), George Eliot (1871-1927), Ida Helen (1873-1943), Enid Louis (1879-) and Charles Douglas (1882-1949), who left for England as a school teacher. Thomas was qualified at MRCS St. George's London 1867. He was appointed a medical officer at Bunbury in 1869. He was on the local bodies of Education from 1874. He was the Honorary Secretary of Wellington Agriculture Society from 1876. He was also Captain of Bunbury Volunteers in 1885, Magistrate of the Blackwood district and Governor Resident at the Kimberley in 1885. He was also the first warden of a 'Q'.. He was an acting Colonial Surgeon in 1890. He was the principal Medical Officer for W. A. in 1895 and a foundation member of the W. A. Medical Association in 1898. Thomas retired to a farming property at Waterloo. 

Lovegrove, William. He arrived in Western Australia on 24/01/1874 aboard the Hastings in cabin-class from London. William was married to Sarah/Susannah Jane Kane at the Fremantle Church of England. Together they had six children. As a profession, he resided in Fremantle, doing solicitor and barrister work from 1875 to 1881 and 1883 to1889 in Bunbury.

Lowry, John (1835-). He was born in Ireland. John arrived in Western Australia on 13/03/1855 aboard the Berkshire with his wife, Anne (1834-). By trade, John was an agricultural labourer in Bunbury. John travelled to South Australia on 02/02/1856.

Lucas, Richard (1840-25/03/1878). He was born in England and died in Geraldton. Richard was the son of Alexander. Richard arrived in Western Australia on 24/06/1862 aboard the Mary Harrison with his wife and one child. Richard was married to Elizabeth (1840-). Their children were James, who was born at sea  (1862-1862). Their other children were born in Bunbury and were William, Anne (1866-1871), Alice Haude (1874-) and Elizabeth Hannah. Richard was a weaver in England and came to Bunbury as a police constable. Richard travelled to Busselton from 1864 to 1867. He later travelled to Champion Bay from 1867 to 1873 as a Corporal. Further on at Greenough, he was a licensed victualler 1873-1878 at the Miners Arms Hotel in Northampton. He employed eleven ticket of leave men from 1871 to 1877. 

Lyall. He is listed as a passenger from Bunbury to Fremantle aboard the Rob Roy on 04/03/1879. 

Lynch, William (1833/4-). William married on 26/11/1853 at Fremantle. His child was Harry Lawler (1832-). William arrived in Western Australia on 26/03/1852 aboard the Mary. He later employed three ticket of leave men in 1864 in Fremantle and 1866 in Bunbury. He later travelled to Ballarat in Victoria a few years after marriage.