Who was Percy Pragnell?

Percy Pragnell (1893–1976) was born in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand and died in Taihape New Zealand. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Percy Orlando Pragnell 1893–1976

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

Born 15 Aug 1893 · Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand

Died 14 Jan 1976 · Taihape New Zealand

Father Edward Percy Aaron Collins Pragnell

Mother Mary Ann Morris

Spouse Polly Dunsbee

Children Corrine Pragnell

Siblings Eric Stanley Pragnell, Eva Pragnell, Evelyn Maud Eva Pragnell, Myrtle Cecelia Pragnell, Sydney Edward Pragnell, Violet Mabel Pragnell

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Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Percy Aaron Collins Pragnell

Mary Ann Morris

Spouse(s)

Polly Dunsbee

Children

Corrine Pragnell

Biography

The story of Percy Orlando Pragnell began in 1893 in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand. Percy Orlando Pragnell married polly dunsbee, and had children including corrine pragnell. Percy Orlando Pragnell passed away in 1976 in Taihape New Zealand.

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Life Timeline

1893

Birth of Percy Orlando Pragnell in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand

Birth

1976

Death of Percy Orlando Pragnell in Taihape New Zealand

Death

1976

Death of Percy Orlando Pragnell

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Percy Pragnell

This ancestor line traces from Melksham, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom (1519) to Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand (1893) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Percy Pragnell (1893–1976) was born in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand and died in Taihape 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 Percy 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 12 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.
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