VENCELLS, Juan

14 May 1827 – 30 May 1897

Origin Gerona, Spain
First settled in New Norcia, WA
Original Occupation Tailor Postulant
Occupation in Australia Gardener

JOHN PANTER

Departure Port Cadiz
Arrival Year 1853

Fremantle

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Juan Vencells, also known as John Bancells. John Panter arrived 14th August 1853. Arrived with Bishop Salvado to work at Benedictine Monastery at New Norcia. Left Mission without taking vows. A tailor, but worked as a gardener. Owned Perth lots 1865 & 1866. Leased 100 acres at Koonarup Brook. Married Catherine Walsh and had 6 children. Bancell Road and Bancell Brook named after them.

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  • Juan Vencells was my Great,Great,Great Grandfather. His son John Bancells was my Great,Great Grandfather and his daughte
    Alma Carter(nee Bancell) was my Great grandmother who i knew & loved for 28 years & gave her two great, great grandsons in her lifetime.

    Thu 10 Sep 2015

  • I am the son of John Carney Bancell, a descendant of John Bancells ( Juan Vencells ). My Dad John Carney was born in Preston, Vic and lived in Healesville for many years. I remember Alma Carter(nee Bancell )

    Tue 22 Dec 2020

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