George Leake (merchant)

George Leake (1786–1849) was a wealthy landholder in the early days of the Swan River Colony.

Backed with considerable assets, Leake supported many of the early settlers of the colony who were struggling financially.

[a] His father was Luke Leake, and his mother, Ann (née Heading, 1758–1836).

He arrived at Fremantle, Western Australia in the Calista in August 1829 and quickly established himself as a merchant.

In 1839, he was one of four unofficial nominees of the Western Australian Legislative Council, retaining his seat until his death.