Richard Wells came on the third ship to the Colony as Colonel Latour's agent. Establishment ended in 1830 due to Latour's lack of finance and management. Wells was later appointed Managing Cashier of the WA Bank in 1841 and was also granted land in the Avon district. Had Perth Lots L23 and L24 in 1830 and 1832 respectively. His final position was as Manager of Commander Lieut. Irwin's property at Henley Park. His first wife Susanna died in June 1838. Richard married a second time to Susannah Fortescue on 19 December 1839 at Perth. Richard died in 1846 at Perth. His widow Susannah and children departed the colony in February 1848 onboard the 'Merope' for England. It is believed she returned in 1858 per the ship 'Indian Chief'.