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Mary Ann Gould Gold PRATT (1884 - 1962)
Children Self + Spouses Parents Grandparents Greatgrandparents
Mary Ann Gould Gold PRATT (1884 - 1962)

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Arthur Henry MUSSETT ( - 1905)

Christain Petersen MAU
David PRATT (1855 - 1949) William PRATT



Mary GOLD



Isabella DINGWELL (1857 - 1941) Finlay DINGWELL



Johanna MCDONALD




b. 1884 at Queensland, Australia
m. (1) 1903 Arthur Henry MUSSETT ( - 1905) at Queensland, Australia
m. (2) 1912 Christain Petersen MAU at Mackay, Queensland, Australia
d. 1962 at Queensland, Australia aged 78
Near Relatives of Mary Ann Gould Gold PRATT (1884 - 1962)
Relationship Person Born Birth Place Died Death Place Age
Grandfather William PRATT
Grandmother Mary GOLD
Grandfather Finlay DINGWELL
Grandmother Johanna MCDONALD

Father David PRATT 1855 Kings Kettle, Fife, Scotland 1949 Mackay, Queensland, Australia 94
Mother Isabella DINGWELL abt 1857 Kiltearn, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland 1941 Mackay, Queensland, Australia 84

Self Mary Ann Gould Gold PRATT 1884 Queensland, Australia 1962 Queensland, Australia 78

Husband Arthur Henry MUSSETT 1905 Queensland, Australia
Husband Christain Petersen MAU

Sister Joanna McDonald PRATT 1880 Scotland 1883 Mackay, Queensland, Australia 3
Brother William David PRATT 1882 Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland 1929 Sydney, Queensland, Australia 47
Sister Finlay Dingwell PRATT 1886 Mackay, Queensland, Australia 1946 Mackay, Queensland, Australia 60
Sister Jane Rhind PRATT 1887 Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Sister Helen PRATT 1889 Mackay, Queensland, Australia 1983 Queensland, Australia 94
Sister Isabella PRATT 1891 Mackay, Queensland, Australia 1956 Queensland, Australia 65
Sister Christina PRATT 1893 Mackay, Queensland, Australia 1989 Mackay, Queenland, Australia 96
Brother David PRATT 1896 Mackay, Queensland, Australia 1917 Belgium 21
Brother Duncan PRATT 1897 Mackay, Queensland, Australia 1973 Queensland, Australia 76
Sister Johanna McDonald (Hannah) PRATT 1898 Queensland, Australia 1983 Queensland, Australia 85
Sister Thomasina PRATT 1901 Queensland, Australia 1902 Queenland, Australia 1

Niece Living or Recently Deceased
Niece Living or Recently Deceased
Nephew Living or Recently Deceased

Sister in Law Isabell JOHANSEN 1984 Queensland, Australia
Brother in Law Ingeborg Christine MAU 1960 Queensland, Australia
Brother in Law William John O'BRIEN
Brother in Law Henry Goodam JOHANSEN 1884 Queensland, Australia 1960 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 76
Brother in Law Hans Frederick PETERSEN
Brother in Law Henry George ROBERTSON 1891 Queensland, Australia 1935 Mackay, Queensland, Australia 44
Brother in Law Kaj SPROGOE 1977 Queensland, Australia
Events in Mary Ann Gould Gold PRATT (1884 - 1962)'s life
Date Age Event Place Notes Src
1884 Mary Ann Gould Gold PRATT was born Queensland, Australia Note 1 18
1903 19 Married Arthur Henry MUSSETT Queensland, Australia Note 2 18
1905 21 Death of husband Arthur Henry MUSSETT Queensland, Australia Note 3 52
1912 28 Married Christain Petersen MAU Mackay, Queensland, Australia Note 4 52
1941 57 Death of mother Isabella DINGWELL (aged 84) Mackay, Queensland, Australia Note 5 52, 60
1949 65 Death of father David PRATT (aged 94) Mackay, Queensland, Australia Note 6 60
1962 78 Mary Ann Gould Gold PRATT died Queensland, Australia Note 7 52
Note 1: 1884 C4857 Marian Gold Pratt David Isabella
Note 2: 1903 C1393 Mary Ann Gould Pratt Arthur Henry Mussett
Note 3: Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985
Name
Arthur Henry Mussett
Death Date
01 Jun 1905
Death Place
Queensland
Father's Name
Frederick Charles Mussett
Mother's Name
Carol?? Johnstone
Registration Year
1905
Registration Place
Queensland
Registration Number
002601
Page number
18852
Note 4: Daily Mercury (Mackay) 8 Mar 1912
MARRIAGE.
MAU— MUSSETT.— On March 6th, at
"Nova," the residence of the
bride's parents, by the Rev. D.
Galloway, Christian Petersen,
third son of the late Mr. C. P.
Mau, Six Mile, Homebush, to
Mary Ann, eldest daughter of Mr.
D. Pratt.

Australia Marriage Index, 1788-1950
Name
Mary Ann Gould Mussett
Spouse Name
Christain Petersen Mau
Marriage Date
06 Mar 1912
Marriage Place
Queensland
Registration Place
Queensland
Registration Year
1912
Registration Number
002093
Page number
18852
Household Members

NameAge
NameChristian Petersen Mau
NameMary Ann Gould Mussett
Note 5: Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985
Name
Isabella Pratt
Death Date
27 Mar 1941
Death Place
Queensland
Father's Name
Finlay Dingwall
Mother's Name
Johanna McDonald
Registration Year
1941
Registration Place
Queensland
Registration Number
001869
Page number
1891



Mentioned in obit of husband

Daily Mercury (Mackay) 28 March 1941
MRS. ISABELLA PRATT.
Whilst busily knitting socks for
soldiers abroad on the' veranda of her
home, in Juliet-street, yesterday
afternoon, Mrs. David Pratt, one of
the most widely respected Identities
of the Mackay district over very
many years, suddenly put her knitting
down in her lap and passed away
peacefully.
News of the death of this grand old
lady, wife of Mr. David Pratt, shocked
the community, for it was utterly
unexpected. Only that afternoon Mrs.
Pratt had seemed in the most robust
Health and had sent for more wool
to continue her patriotic work. Mrs.
Pratt would have been 84 years of
age in July.
A little over three years ago Mr.
and Mrs. Pratt celebrated their
Diamond Wedding at the residence of
the Hamilton family, "Iolanthe,"
James-street.
The gathering on that occasion was
notable by the fact that four gener
ations of the Pratt family, number
ing 45, were present and a very large
assemblage of representative citizens.
It was an outstanding landmark, not
only in the lives of the aged couple
themselves, but also in the wide
spread interest that Mackay and dis
trict had in the event.
The late Mrs. Pratt leaves a hus
band, two sons and five daughters.
The eldest son, William, died at Kolijo
a few years ago, and another, David,
made the supreme sacrifice in the
Great War. The other members of
the family are: Mr. F. D. Pratt, of
Kolijo, and Mr. D. Pratt, of Baker's
Creek. The daughters are: Mrs. C.
P. Mau, Mrs. H. G. Johansen and Mrs.
H. Petersen, of Rosella; Mrs. P. Rob
ertson, of George-street, Mackay; Mrs.
K. Sprogoe, of the Chalet, Eungella.
The deceased lady, although not
enjoying the best of health for some
time past, was not really ill. She was
sitting on her veranda knitting, and
suddenly was attacked by a seizure
about 2 o'clock. Medical assistance
was summoned, but life was extinct.
Only a brief period previously Mrs.
Pratt conversed with a friend, whom
she told she was quite well, and
requested her girl to bring more
wool.
In the present as in the last war,
Mrs. Pratt did an immense amount
of knitting for the soldiers.
Married in Scotland on September
30, 1877, with her husband she
reached Mackay by the sailing ship
Hannah Landells In September 58
years ago. On this vessel also came
the late Mr. R. Hamilton, and the
families have been close friends over
the intervening years.
The late Mrs. Pratt's life was
marked by a spirit of active charity
and loyalty, and many acts of kind
ness had been unostentatiously done.
Like her husband, the late Mrs.
Pratt was held in the highest esteem
by all who had the pleasure of her
acquaintance. The couple became
engaged in dairying near the Town
Common early after their arrival and
by Industry went on to success. Her
kindly disposition endeared her to all
associated with her. but she was one
who was always closely attached to
her home and family.
Note 6: Daily Mercury (Mackay) 6 Jun 1949
MR. DAVID PRATT
DIES, AGED 94
TEN days after the celebration of his
94th birthday, Mr. David Pratt of
Juliet-street passed away at his residence
in the early hours of Saturday morning.
One of the best known
and most highly respected
citizens of Mackay and
district, the late Mr. Pratt
was particularly prominent
in bowling circles. Annual
competitions fare held for
the Pratt Diamond Wed
ding Cup.'
Born at King's Kettle, Scotland,
on May 25, 1855, the late Mr.
Pratt lost his father when he was
a young child. He had to start
work at an early age, when most
boys are In the early stages of
their school life. He often stated
that his schooling was very brief.
In one of his reminiscences of
his early days, the late Mr. Pratt
recalled the jubilation and festivi
ties associated with the wedding
of King Edward VII. He was then
a lad about six years. There was
a bonfire and the foundation stone
of Arthur's Seat was laid amid
popular acclaim. He remembered
It was at that festive occasion he
first tasted meat.
LEFT SCHOOL AT TEN
Leaving school at the age of 10
he went to work on a farm doing
what was known in those days as
"rodding wheat," and following
the harvesters, earning 7d. a day
at this occupation.
When he was about 19, the late
Mr. Pratt went to Edinburgh, but
did not do very well in that city.
He later found work on the
docks at Leith, and subsequently
on the railway, where he remained
for 10 years, rising to the position
of guard.
It was while he was em
ployed on the railway that he
met with an accident to both
legs, causing periodical trouble.
Effects of this injury caused him
to relinquish the game of bowls,
of which lie was very fond, a num
ber of years ago.
Following his accident the com
pany gave him an office position.
Some friends suggested that he
should go to Queensland.
ON SAILING SHIP
In the meantime he married
Miss Isabella Dingwall, ot Even-
tun, Ross-shire, and together they
sailed for Queensland from Glas
gow on "Hannah Landles" on June
6, 1883, reaching Mackay on Sep
tember 11.
Mackay was then a small place.
Soon after arriving he lost his eld
est girl, Johanna. He managed to
secure a house near the town
common, with four acres of land,
and started dairy farming, between
carting wood and doing odd jobs.
By dint of hard work he made
a great success of this venture
and he sold the property. He then
purchased an area of five acres
where he continued dairying, with
a milk run. This business was
continued profitably for 17 or 18
years, and he also grew cane on
a block adjacent to the Town
Common.
The late Mr. Pratt then pur
chased what was known as the
Homebush Terminus, near Baker's
Creek, where he grew cane and
carted for Homebush mill. Later
McLennan's farm of 2000 acres
was purchased, and a large crop
was harvested in 1908.
In 1911 he visited his home
land, but remained there only
six months.
Mrs. Pratt died about eight years
ago, at the ripe age of 84 years.
The late Mr. Pratt is survived
by one son. Mr. Duncan Pratt, of
Baker's Creek, and five daughters
— Mrs. C. P. Mau, of Homebush -
road, Mrs. H. G. Johansen, of
Rosella, Mrs. Hans Petersen, of
Homebush-road, Mrs. G. H. Rob
ertson, of Mackay, and Mrs. Kay
Sprogoe, The Chalet Eungella.
There are 22 grandchildren and
27 great-grandchildren.
Note 7: Australia Death Index, 1787-1985
Name
Mary Ann Gould Mau
Death Date
26 May 1962
Death Place
Queensland
Father's Name
David Pratt
Mother's Name
Isabella Dingwall
Registration Year
1962
Registration Place
Queensland
Registration Number
002307
Page number
1821
Source References:
18. Type: Vital Record, Abbr: Queensland bdm index, Title: Queensland bdm index
- Reference = (Birth)
- Notes: 1884 C4857 Marian Gold Pratt David Isabella
- Reference = (Marriage)
- Notes: 1903 C1393 Mary Ann Gould Pratt Arthur Henry Mussett
52. Type: Australia Birth Marriage Death Index 1787 - 1985 Record
- Reference = (Death)
- Notes: Australia Death Index, 1787-1985
Name
Mary Ann Gould Mau
Death Date
26 May 1962
Death Place
Queensland
Father's Name
David Pratt
Mother's Name
Isabella Dingwall
Registration Year
1962
Registration Place
Queensland
Registration Number
002307
Page number
1821
- Reference = (Marriage)
- Notes: Australia Marriage Index, 1788-1950
Name
Mary Ann Gould Mussett
Spouse Name
Christain Petersen Mau
Marriage Date
06 Mar 1912
Marriage Place
Queensland
Registration Place
Queensland
Registration Year
1912
Registration Number
002093
Page number
18852
Household Members

NameAge
NameChristian Petersen Mau
NameMary Ann Gould Mussett