Circa 1700– According to local tradition the Kellands and the Faheys are the first settlers.

1760 – Documents record that name Noah Perry is a resident of Western Bay.

1769 – A Methodist Church is under construction at nearby Blackhead.

1770 - John Cummins is recorded as a resident of Western Bay.

Circa 1800 – Some residents of Western Bay include: Michael Dwyer, James McDonald, Maurice Fitzgerald, John Evans and William Loveys, also the Rose, Dalton, Crummey, and Penny families.

1811 – The Western Bay and Ochre Pit Cove congregations are organized with the help of Rev. Samuel McDonald, who also over sees the construction of a new church in Western Bay.

1817 – Rev. John Haigh is stationed at Western Bay when a separate Methodist circuit is established.

1836 – Census records a total of 707 residents. 464 are Methodists, 195 are Roman Catholics and 48 are Anglican.

1865 – Two Protestant schools exist in the community, one on the north side and one on the south side.

1869 – Four vessels leave Western Bay to engage in the seal fishery.

1871 – The population is 895. Residents include: John Crummey and Robert Evans (merchants) and William Penny (trader).

1882 - Newfoundland poet E.J. Pratt is born at Western Bay.

1884 – Population reaches its peak at 1117.

1950 – Although most people belong to the United Church, by this date some attend the Gospel Hall in the area. Services for Roman Catholic residents are held at nearby Northern Bay.

1960 – The population is about 500.

1962 – A high school is built for the area.

1967 - Population of Bradley's Cove is resettled.