A photo of St Mary's Church - Attard, Malta

Giovanni Xiberras

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.

A photo of St Mary's Church - Attard, Malta

Gio Maria Bezzina

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.

Calcedonia Aquilina

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.

Filippo Balzan

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.