Who was Violet Pragnell?

Violet Pragnell (1889–1978) was born in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand and died in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Violet Mabel Pragnell 1889–1978

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

Born 24 Sep 1889 · Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand

Died 23 Sep 1978 · New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

Father Edward Percy Aaron Collins Pragnell

Mother Mary Ann Morris

Spouse Percival Henry Holmes

Children Dawn Holmes, Ian Percival Holmes, Noeleen Maud Holmes, Roy Henry Holmes

Siblings Eric Stanley Pragnell, Eva Pragnell, Evelyn Maud Eva Pragnell, Myrtle Cecelia Pragnell, Percy Orlando Pragnell, Sydney Edward Pragnell

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index New Zealand, Cemetery Records Mary Ann Morris Family Tree New Zealand, Marriage Index, 1840-1937

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Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Percy Aaron Collins Pragnell

Mary Ann Morris

Spouse(s)

Percival Henry Holmes

Children

Biography

The story of Violet Mabel Pragnell began in 1889 in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand. In 1975, Violet Mabel Pragnell resided in She had a flat at Dawn HOLMES' (married name COOK). Violet Mabel Pragnell married percival henry holmes, and had children including dawn holmes, ian percival holmes, noeleen maud holmes, roy henry holmes. Violet Mabel Pragnell passed away in 1978 in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Burial Records New Zealand, Cemetery Records
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Record Mary Ann Morris Family Tree
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Record New Zealand, Marriage Index, 1840-1937

Life Timeline

1889

Birth of Violet Mabel Pragnell in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand

Birth

1975

Violet Mabel Pragnell resided here in She had a flat at Dawn HOLMES' (married name COOK) place but spent most of her years at Rangimarie Rest Home in New Plymouth

Residence

1978

Death of Violet Mabel Pragnell in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Violet Pragnell

This ancestor line traces from Melksham, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom (1519) to Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand (1889) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Violet Pragnell (1889–1978) was born in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand and died in New Plymouth, Taranaki, 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 Violet 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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