Percy Grainger

Birth Name: George Percy Grainger

Date of Birth: 8 July, 1882

Place of Birth: Melbourne, Australia

Date of Death: February 20, 1961

Place of Death: White Plains, Westchester, New York, U.S.

Ethnicity: English

Percy Grainger was an Australian-born composer, arranger, and pianist.

Percy was the son of Rosa Annie Aldridge and John Grainger (John Harry Grainger), an architect and civil engineer. His father was born in Westminster, London, England, and moved to Australia in 1877.

Percy moved to the U.S. in 1914. He became an American citizen in 1918. Percy used the professional name Percy Aldridge Grainger. He was married to Swedish poet Ella Ström, until his death.

Percy’s paternal grandfather was named John Grainger. John was a master tailor.

Percy’s paternal grandmother was named Mary Ann Parsons.

Percy’s maternal grandfather was named James Henry “Jim” Aldridge (the son of George Aldridge). Jim was born in Kensington, South Australia, and was a prominent hotelier and horse breeder.

Percy’s maternal grandmother was named Sarah Jane Grant/Brown.

Source: Genealogy of Percy Grainer (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.findagrave.com