Tumut, NSW
Francis BANWELL was born on the 15th August, 1852, in Collector, NSW. His Christening took place on the 12th February, 1853, Methodist Church, Goulburn. His parents were George BANWELL & Charlotte DURSTON. Francis died on the 24th January, 1943, in Tumut. His Burial took place on the 25th January, 1943, Tumut Cemetery, in the Church of England section 4.
His Occupations included being a Carrier and a handyman.
Francis Banwell married Miss Amelia GODFREY who was born in 1862 in Tumut. They married on the 23rd January, 1884, in Tumut. They Divorced in 1888.
Elizabeth Annie GARRETT who was born in 1868. They married in Jan 1890 in the Oddfellows Hall, Fitzroy St, Tumut.
1. Herbert Henry BANWELL was born in Dec, 1890, in Tumut. He married Miss Myrtle Brooker WALKER in Gundagai, in 1921 in Marrickville, Sydney.
2. Francis George BANWELL was born in 1892 in Tumut.
3. Ethel Grace BANWELL was born in 1893 in Tumut. Married Mr Israel Joseph SHAW 1913 in Tumut.
4. Roland Stanley BANWELL was born in 1895 in Tumut.
5. Leo Ernest BANWELL was born in 1895 in Tumut. Married Miss Laura Jean BOYD in 1939 in Tumut.
6. Wallace Victor BANWELL was born in 1898 in Tumut. He married Miss Clare Edna E. JOHNSON.
7. Olive Effie BANWELL born on the 10th March, 1903, in Tumut. Married Mr Percy Herbert Mansfield Shelley BUCKLEY on the 21st March, 1934, in the All Saints Church of England, Tumut.
The following obituary was published in the Tumut and Adelong Times on Tue. 26 Jan 1943:
The death occurred at 'Sefton' the home of Mrs L Green, Richmond Street, Tumut, on Sunday of yet another grand old man of Tumut in the person of Mr Francis Banwell, at the age of 90 years. Mr Banwell was in the midst of having his dinner when he suddenly collapsed and died. He had not been well for some time and had been under the doctor's care.
The subject of this obituary was born at Collector, near Goulburn, in the year 1852, and was a son of the late Mr and Mrs George Banwell of that town. In early manhood he was a carrier by occupation, plying between Bowning and Tumut with his horse team, which was prior to the advent of the railway to this district. Retiring from that business, he became chief carter for Mandelsohn & Co. (now Weelens Ltd) in whose employ he remained for many years. Later he was employed by the late Mr E G Bridle on his properties at Bombowlee and Brungle, as handyman and in drawing teams. Twenty five years ago he purchased the old grey horse which since was known to everyone and commenced business as a wood carter. And this business is still carried on by his son Leo. He retired from all active work about 12 years ago.
In the year 1890 the late Mr Banwell married Miss Elizabeth Anne Garrett, an English lass, the ceremony taking place in the Oddfellows Hall, Major Fred Spratt, of the Salvation Army, being the celebrant. Mrs Banwell predeceased her husband by six years. There were seven children born to the union, all of whom are living, viz. Herbert Henry (Sydney), Ethel Grace (Mrs J Shaw (Gilmore), Leo Ernest and Roland Stanley (Tumut), Wallace Victor (West Blowering) and Olive (Mrs H Buckley), Goobragandra. The late Mr Banwell was a much respected identity of Tumut and was a man of integrity and uprightness. He was a familiar figure with his long white flowing beard. He was a member of the M. U. Oddfellows. The funeral took place yesterday at 1.30 pm, leaving from 'Sefton' for the C of E cemetery. Rev. S Broadfoot officiated at the graveside and Mr C W Burt carried out the mortuary arrangements. The pall bearers were Messrs Roland, Leo and Wallace (sons), H Buckley, J Shaw (sons in law) and E Shaw (grandson)..
The following obituary was published in the Goulburn Evening Post on Thu. 28 Jan 1943: Mr F Banwell. The death occurred at Tumut, at the age of 90, of Mr Francis Banwell, described by the local paper as "another grand old man of Tumut". Mr Banwell was born at Collector and was a son of Mr and Mrs George Banwell. In the early days, with a horse team, he pulled between Bowning and Tumut. He was employed as chief carter by Mendelsohn & Co, and later on properties at Bombowlee and Brungle. Twenty five years ago he bought an old grey horse and commenced business as a wood carter, a business now carried on by his son. There are 7 children, all living: Henry Herbert (Sydney), Ethel Grace (Mrs J Shaw, Gilmore), Leo Ernest and Ronald Stanley (Tumut), Wallace Victor (West Blowering), and Olive (Mrs H Buckley, Goobragandra).
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