Who was Gavin Pragnell?

Gavin Pragnell (1929–1929) was born in Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand and died in Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching Gavin?

Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Gavin in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 13 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for Gavin?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

Gavin Pragnell 1929–1929

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees

Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability

Reliability Score: B

Medium — based on the source tree

Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist

Record available
Descendant's record available
Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Gavin Pragnell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 31 Aug 1929 · Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Died 02 Sep 1929 · Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Father Sydney Edward Pragnell

Mother Betsy Lawson Black

Siblings Betty Maud Pragnell, Eric Andrew Pragnell

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Gavin Pragnell 1929–1929

and 1 more tree owner connected with Gavin Pragnell 1929–1929

Immediate Family

Parents

Sydney Edward Pragnell

Betsy Lawson Black

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Gavin Pragnell began in 1929 in Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand. Gavin Pragnell passed away in 1929 in Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand.

Sources

Life Timeline

1929

Birth of Gavin Pragnell in Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Birth

1929

Death of Gavin Pragnell in Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Gavin Pragnell

This ancestor line traces from Melksham, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom (1519) to Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand (1929) across 13 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: Gavin Pragnell (1929–1929) was born in Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand and died in Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Gavin in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.