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
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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
My children Michael, Damian and Katrina Stone are grandchildren of Irene Josephine Cecilia Stone nee Usher. She was the granddaughter of Mary Angela Eastcott nee Bancells. I believe John Henry Bancells was also a son of John Bancells. He shows up in Healsville newspaper on Trove.
Mon 21 Nov 2022
Alma Carter was my great grandmother. I was lucky enough to know and love her when I was a child. Finding my roots to Spain, after feeling such an affinity for the country when I was there, is a dream come true.
Wed 21 Dec 2022
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