Giovanni lived in 19th century rural Malta. There is little practical information about him, but his marriage to a Żebbug-born lady reflects the close connection these two villages have always had.
He was one of my paternal 5 x great-grandfathers.
Tag: Western Maltese region
Gio Maria was born and lived under British rule, in the rural neighbouring Maltese localities of Źebbug and Attard.
He is one of my paternal 3 x great-grandparents.
Żebbug born and bred, Calcedonia was the daughter of a Filippo and married another Filippo. You can’t be more Żebbugija than that.
She is one of my maternal 3 x great-grandmothers.
With a name like Filippo, it’s no surprise to learn he was born in Żebbug. He may also have been mentioned in an Italian newspaper, if my indications are correct.
He is one of my maternal great-great-great-grandfathers.
Seeing Malta transition from a possession of the Knights of St John, to being under Napoleon, to being a British colony must have been impressive. Vincenzo lived through all this.
He is one of my maternal 4 x great-grandfathers.
Grazia’s age is a matter of mystery since she married in her 30s, and 2 years later claimed to be in her 20s.
She is one of my maternal great-great-grandmothers.
Little is known about Giuseppe d’Armenia except that he was a judge, and married 4 times.
He is my 7 x great-grandfather.